Progress Report
Pathways 2.0 has adopted a holistic, yet integrated, view of the language arts. A holistic philosophy acknowledges that there are important parts to any whole, but it is the whole that is primary. Therefore, reading, writing, speaking & listening, and language development are reflected in one summative grade on the NAD elementary report cards. These skill areas align with the domains of the NAD Elementary Language Arts Standards. We are requesting that you honor this philosophy as you report language arts grades for your students.
Instructional Level for Math and Reading
Dr. Carol Campbell explains how to use the report card Instructional Level for students who need curriculum modification.
Rationale for K-8 Grading Scales
Marking Codes for grades K-2 honor the developmental nature of learner progress at these grade levels. In place of traditional letter grades, alternate marking codes (I, P, NT or E, S, N) are often used with younger children when a system wants students to focus on learning, rather than getting a certain grade or comparing students to each other.
Philosophy for Language Arts Combined
A holistic, integrated philosophy acknowledges that there are important parts to any whole, but it is the whole that is primary. The parts are reflected in one summative grade on the NAD elementary report cards. Individual skill areas align with the domains of the NAD Elementary Language Arts Standards.
