Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 17:44     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3s are probably more the norm, but 2s aren’t uncommon.

ES Teacher


Really? My first grader has all 4s and a couple of 3s (in like PE). I just assumed pretty much all kids get 4s if they put in a decent effort. I didn't know 3s were the norm.


Yes, they are the norm. The kid is meeting academic expectations.


Correct. A 4 would mean the student is consistently showing understanding while needing no support. Many need some support.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 17:29     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3s are probably more the norm, but 2s aren’t uncommon.

ES Teacher


Really? My first grader has all 4s and a couple of 3s (in like PE). I just assumed pretty much all kids get 4s if they put in a decent effort. I didn't know 3s were the norm.


Yes, they are the norm. The kid is meeting academic expectations.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 17:07     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
2-3 is the norm, but it’s also a bit subjective. It’s really just an indicator of developing skills and the needs for support.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 17:00     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^my other child is in elementary now and always gets 2s in foreign language. They have to take it at her school and she doesn’t like it. Don’t worry over 2s.


I would be a little worried if in math or reading. The kids I give 2s to are not doing well. -ES Teacher


Yes, also, it's a little different this year as kids are trying to catch up after distance learning last year. My 3rd grader typically gets 3s and 4s but has gotten 2 2's (both in writing) this year for the first time and it's because she basically did no writing in 2nd grade after learning about Google's dictation service and doing all of her writing online. She's got a LOT of catching up to do in writing. Her teacher flagged in Q1 and we got a tutor. A 2 should definitely warrant at least an email to the teacher.


Teachers do keep in mind distance learning from last year. Not all kids are behind or getting 2s.

Why didn't you help her with her writing so she wouldn't fall behind?
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 16:30     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
2 - Sometimes demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter

Frequency of behavior, some of the time
Requires moderate support in order to demonstrate understanding of concepts and skills
Demonstrates a partial understanding of content taught
Makes some errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/elementary-school/elementary-grading-and-reporting-handbook-1

Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 16:18     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^my other child is in elementary now and always gets 2s in foreign language. They have to take it at her school and she doesn’t like it. Don’t worry over 2s.


I would be a little worried if in math or reading. The kids I give 2s to are not doing well. -ES Teacher


Yes, also, it's a little different this year as kids are trying to catch up after distance learning last year. My 3rd grader typically gets 3s and 4s but has gotten 2 2's (both in writing) this year for the first time and it's because she basically did no writing in 2nd grade after learning about Google's dictation service and doing all of her writing online. She's got a LOT of catching up to do in writing. Her teacher flagged in Q1 and we got a tutor. A 2 should definitely warrant at least an email to the teacher.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 12:55     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
My 5th grade AAP DS got a couple of 2s in effort categories. 3s and 4s for the actual academic grades. I did email the teachers and the story is that he's rushing through work and not putting in the effort that he's capable of. It's a consistent problem and we're working on strategies.

He used to get 1-2 2s in the citizenship areas pretty consistently but that's improved.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 12:36     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
If there are 2’s, there are issues.

- mom of a child with learning disabilities with many 2s
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 12:13     Subject: Re:How common are 2s on ES report cards?
My son got 2s and 3s in Life and Citizenship categories pretty regularly until 5th grade. But we always had good communication from the teacher about skills he was working on (self-control, listening, etc.) and they were always positive conversations.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 11:10     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
My child got 2s in reading and math and we are hiring tutors.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 10:32     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:^my other child is in elementary now and always gets 2s in foreign language. They have to take it at her school and she doesn’t like it. Don’t worry over 2s.


I would be a little worried if in math or reading. The kids I give 2s to are not doing well. -ES Teacher


+1
2s are a suggestion to contact the teacher for support in core areas.
I also learned that repeated 2s are in some of the citizenship categories are a way a teacher might convey concerns about potential ADHD since they can't outright tell you that.


This seems to be the case with my kid (and we're starting the process to get help on that front). Mostly 4s in academics, but some 2s in citizenship.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 10:25     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My son had a bunch of 2s in citizenship in k-2. Went away when he started aap in third grade.


Like most AAP kids, I don't think he got better in Citizenship... AAP just doesn't really count it. Which is a shame...

Life, Work, and Citizenship Skills

Takes responsibility for actions

Demonstrates active listening skills

Works effectively within a group

Resolves conflict effectively

Identifies, pursues, and reflects on goals

Follows directions

Exhibits organizational skills

Completes assignments on time

Uses time constructively

Is a respectful and contributing participant in school

Demonstrates self control

Follows established routines


NP - you sound like you have an AAP ax to grind. This is on all the ES report cards including those with AAP services.

I would think 2s in math/LA or repeated 2s in behavior warrant a conversation with the teacher.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 10:24     Subject: Re:How common are 2s on ES report cards?
OP Contact the Teacher and ask what is going on and what you can be doing at home to strengthen in that area. Kids get 2s but that is a sign that they are struggling with something.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 10:12     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:DS got almost all 2s in the behavior category, whatever that was called, and frequently in language arts in early elementary. He doesn’t get in trouble in middle school and does well in honors classes.

I think grades were pretty random in the 1-4 report card years. I only paid attention to the comments.


All 2s in behavior would be a red flag to me. What were his issues then?
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2022 10:11     Subject: How common are 2s on ES report cards?
Anonymous wrote:My son had a bunch of 2s in citizenship in k-2. Went away when he started aap in third grade.


Like most AAP kids, I don't think he got better in Citizenship... AAP just doesn't really count it. Which is a shame...

Life, Work, and Citizenship Skills

Takes responsibility for actions

Demonstrates active listening skills

Works effectively within a group

Resolves conflict effectively

Identifies, pursues, and reflects on goals

Follows directions

Exhibits organizational skills

Completes assignments on time

Uses time constructively

Is a respectful and contributing participant in school

Demonstrates self control

Follows established routines