Assessing student achievement is intricately linked to the mission of the Souderton Area School District, "to prepare students to demonstrate competencies needed to contribute and to succeed in a changing world by building on a commitment to excellence and innovation, by working in partnership with family and community, and by assuring a quality education for all students in a safe and nurturing environment."
At the elementary level, the Trimester Progress Report is utilized to document and share student progress. Please see below for more information about Souderton Area School District's Elementary Trimester Progress Report.
As of the 2024-2025 school year, elementary students will receive a new Trimester Progress Report. See the information below to learn more about the Trimester Progress Report.
At Souderton Area School District, our mission is to prepare students to thrive in a changing world by fostering excellence, innovation, and strong community partnerships. The collaborative and systematic approach of teaching and learning in SASD empowers, challenges, and supports the growth and achievement of the whole child. Standards-based progress reports play an essential role in this mission by providing clear and detailed insights into your child’s learning journey. On the elementary level, this information is documented and shared with families three times per school year – at the end of the 1st trimester, at the end of the 2nd trimester, and at the end of the 3rd trimester, in the Trimester Progress Report.
The Trimester Progress Report:
Provides clear information to parents and students about the child's progress in relation to content-specific standards. Unlike traditional letter grades, this report breaks down the subject content into key areas, so parents and students can see strengths and areas for development.
The numerical performance indicators (4-1) listed below are used to communicate a student’s progress towards learning objectives:
4: Exceeding grade-level expectations
3: Meeting grade-level expectations
2: Approaching grade-level expectations
1: Below grade level-expectations
Emphasizes a student's growth over time, highlighting areas of improvement and ongoing goals. This approach helps to foster a growth mindset by valuing progress and effort, not just final outcomes.
Ensures consistency in what is being taught and assessed across different classrooms and schools. This consistency helps to set clear expectations for students and provides a uniform way of measuring progress.
Supports the home and school partnership for the continued growth and development of the whole child.
Visit the District's Teaching & Learning > Assessments & Testing page for more information about additional assessment measures utilized in Souderton Area School District.
