Student Achievement
Student Report Cards
Progress reports are sent home periodically throughout the school
year. In addition to progress reports, parent/teacher conferences
are scheduled. Parents will be notified if there is a marked change
in a child's academic performance or behavior at any time. Parents
may call the school or teacher whenever they feel the need for a conference.
2009-10 Progress Report Schedule
Kindergarten
January 29, 2010
June 8, 2010
Grades 1-6
November 20, 2009
March 12, 2010
June 8, 2010
Grades 7-8
November 6, 2009
January 29, 2010
April 9, 2010
June 8, 2010
Parent-Teacher Conferences—November 23 & 24, 2009
State School Report Cards
State school report cards for
each school are available online or you may obtain
a printed copy from the Joseph M. Kiszka Educational Service Center
or the school.
Standardized Testing
Standardized testing helps teachers and schools access student progress. Different types of testing take place throughout the year. Click here for the 2009-10 schedule.
Two types of tests mandated by the State of Illinois are administered to third- through eighth-grade students in District 15:
In addition to these state-required tests, District 15 uses the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing system. Second- through eighth-grade students are tested two times a year (fall and spring) in all schools; some schools may also choose to administer MAP tests during the winter. The computer-based MAP tests measure individual student achievement in three academic areas: reading, language, and math. They accurately reflect each student’s knowledge and understanding and measure growth over time. Tests dynamically adjust to a student’s performance level, making test scores more accurate. Results are available to schools staff within 24 hours. Test results are shared with parents at the close of each testing window. The information provided through MAP testing better enables the district to make appropriate, data-driven decisions at the classroom, school, and district levels. It also allows teachers to make rapid adjustments in instruction to respond to identified student needs.
For Spanish-dominant students in Grade 2-8, the Logramos test, a Spanish academic achievement test given in the areas of Math, Language, and Reading, may be given to determine their native language proficiency and to guide their instruction.
District 15 also administers the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) to students in grades two, four, and six. CogAT measures verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative aptitude areas.
Individual tests may be administered if additional information is needed to provide an appropriate educational program. Individual evaluations may include a psychological examination as part of a case study evaluation. Parent permission is required for this type of evaluation.
No single test can provide a complete picture of a child’s achievement. Classroom performance, teacher observation, and other tests help provide additional information about your child. Questions about your child’s test results should be directed to his/her teacher or the school principal.
2008-09 Student Achievement Presentation (PDF 642KB)
reported to the Board of Education, October 14, 2009.
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