Hello, Parents/Guardians and IMMS Scholars,
We are excited to share that it is time for our 9-week grade checkpoint/in-progress grades (Quarter 1). Please remember that we view learning as a process and grades are only one indicator of student progress. No matter where your child’s grades may be, we are committed to working with them to help them move to the next level. We know that this will take time and a lot of work. As you and your child look at their grades, a great question for them to ask themselves is, “What do I need to do to move to the next level?” If they aren’t able to answer this question, please encourage them to talk to their teacher. Please read the additional information below prior to reviewing your child’s grades.
Final Grades for 9-week classes:
Art
Family and Consumer Sciences
Futures (8th)
General Music (6th and 7th)
Technology and Engineering
In-Progress Grades (final grades at the end of semester 1):
Math
Social Studies
Science
ELA
Physical Education
Spanish/French
Health
C-Gen
Band
Choir
Orchestra
There are three areas assessed for student progress:
Conduct: Reflecting our empathy and respect goals.
Effort : Reflecting achievement and responsibility regarding completed/ missing/ late work as well as effort in participating in class activities and learning.
Student progress is reported using the following scale:
- Extending the standard (ES): My performance extends the standard at this time. I consistently apply and/or extend a thorough understanding of the concept or skill being assessed.
- Meeting the standard (ME): My performance meets the standard at this time. I consistently demonstrate an understanding of the concept or skill being assessed.
- Approaching the standard (AP): My performance is approaching standard at this time. I demonstrate a basic understanding of the concept or skill being assessed. I may need more time to practice before becoming independent.
- Significantly below the standard (SB): My performance is significantly below standard at this time. I demonstrate a limited understanding and/or misunderstanding of the concept or skill being assessed. My performance indicates significant gaps in understanding that are needed to meet the grade level standard at this time. I need more time and support before becoming independent.
- Not enough evidence (NE): I have not yet provided enough evidence of understanding at this time.
- Not Assessed or Blank (NA): The standard is not assessed at this time.
Grade Reporting Clarification
Not Assessed (NA): This standard is not being assessed at this time.
Conduct and Effort Grades: Students should aim for a grade of "ME" (Meeting Expectations). If your child is not meeting these standards, please discuss with them and their teachers about ways to improve.
In-Progress Grades: "AP" (Approaching Proficiency) is common and indicates students are still growing. Encourage your child to check in with their teacher to stay on track to earn "ME" by the end of the semester.
"SB" (Significant Below): This grade suggests your child should meet with the teacher to create a plan for improvement.
Final Grades: The goal for 9-week courses is to reach "ME."
"ES" (Exceeding Standards): You should not expect to see "ES" in such a short time frame, as there have been limited opportunities to demonstrate extended learning.
ELOs (Essential Learning Outcomes): Not all are assessed every term. Unassessed ELOs will either be left blank or marked as "NA" (Not Assessed).
If you have questions about your child’s grades, please contact their teacher directly.
Below, you will find the "Hubs" (aka Task-List) for each grade level and Related Arts. You can click on the "Hub" to get information on what your scholar is doing in class, assignments, and assessments. As always, please use Infinite Campus to look up progress grades and turned in assignments.
Here are some helpful tips and videos that may be useful:
How to view grades on Infinite Campus:
1. Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
If you do not have an Infinite Campus portal account, please contact Gina Pili at pilig@mcfsd.org or 838-4580 and request your Portal Activation code.
If you have forgotten your username and/or password and previously set your Security Preferences, you can click the orange HELP button on the portal login screen and choose either 'Forgot your password?" or "Forgot your username?'
You can also send an email to Eversomm@mcfsd.org for help with either of these issues.
2. Select your child from the “Select a student” drop-down menu at the top. If you have only one child in the district, this won’t be necessary.
3. You have 2 options to view the final grades and in-progress grades.
a. Grades Tab:
Go to the top left 3 bars to bring down the menu and select Grades and Term 1
You will notice some grades are “in progress” and those that are final grades are in bold.
NOTE: If there are comments, click on the ‘grade’ and it will bring you to another screen where the comments are visible.
b. Documents Tab:
Go to the top left 3 bars to bring down the menu and select Documents, Report Card, IMMS Report Card.
Please note that only final grades are on the report card (versus in-progress grades
Select Progress Report " to see the current "in progress" grades in your child's other classes.
Please contact the main office at 838-8980 if you would like a printed copy of your child’s grades. Thank you for your involvement in your child(ren)’s education!
