Kindergarten – 3rd Grade Standards - Based Report Cards

What is standards-based grading?

Our K–3 report cards are standards-based. This means they show how well students are learning the skills and knowledge set by Georgia’s academic standards. Instead of letter grades (A, B, C, D, F), students receive number scores that show their progress toward meeting the standard, not pass or failure.

1 – Beginning Learner- The student is still developing this skill and needs more time, practice, and support to meet the standard.

2 – Developing Learner- Student is progressing, and more time and practice will help them meet the standard.

3 – Proficient Learner- Student is meeting the standard; this is the target for every student by the end of the year.

4 – Distinguished- Student is exceeding the standard; they independently use their learning in new or challenging situations.

A “4” is not the same as an “A”, and a “1” is not the same as an “F”

Tips To Help At Home

- Read with your child daily and discuss what you read.

- Have frequent conversations with your child: Start with, “What did you learn today?”

- Practice real-world math (cooking, measuring, telling time).

- Reach out to your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s progress.