K-5 Student Report Cards
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, CUSD 301 will use updated, standards-aligned report cards for grades K–5. Each subject will include statements that connect learning goals with the assessment evidence collected during the grading period, showing your child’s progress toward grade-level expectations.
SCORING:
3 – Meeting grade level standards
2 – Approaching grade level standards
1 – Minimal understanding of grade level standards
What do the ratings on the report card statements mean?
Report Card Key
3 – Meeting grade level standards
Earning a “3” means the student has proficient understanding and meets grade-level expectations for that statement.
2 – Approaching grade level standards
Earning a “2” means the student has basic understanding and is working towards meeting grade-level expectations for that statement.
1 – Minimal understanding of grade level standards
Earning a “1” means the student has minimal understanding of the skill or concept and does not meet grade-level expectations for that statement.
When are report cards issued?
Our report card is based on three grading periods (fall, winter and spring).
Where do I find my child’s report card?
Each trimester, report cards are posted online through Skyward. Hard copies of report cards are not sent home. If you have trouble logging into Skyward, please reach out to your school’s front office.
Once logged in, click on the “Portfolio” icon on the home screen. Find the most recent report card and click to open.
What is standards-aligned reporting?
Standards-aligned reporting is a method of providing feedback to students and parents regarding performance on grade level learning standards. Students receive a “score” or “performance level” for each statement under the subject. Grades 3-5 will still receive a traditional letter grade in academic subjects. This provides clear information about what grade level standards are most essential and how the student is performing on each one. Academic performance is reported separately from learner characteristics so as not to blur the actual performance level on grade level standards with other factors.
What are the learning standards?
Over the past ten years, new learning standards have been adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). These standards include The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Math, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the new Social Science Standards (history, geography, civics, and economy).
What are report card statements?
Report card statements explain what students should know and be able to do in each subject for their grade level. Skills and concepts build from year to year, so clear communication helps teachers, students, and parents share a common understanding of what’s expected by the end of the year (or trimester) and what meeting each standard looks like.
Why are some statements scored as “n/a”?
If a report card statement has not been introduced, or had sufficient instruction and assessment due to the sequence of the curriculum, no performance indicator will be provided. The cell will show “n/a” that no rating is being given at this point in time.
Why is there no “exceeding grade level” rating for the standards-aligned statements?
The goal of our standards-aligned report card is to show how students are progressing toward mastering grade-level expectations. While there isn’t a separate rating for ‘exceeding’ the standards, above-grade-level performance will be reflected in benchmark assessments, such as iReady for math and MAP for ELA. We will continue to review and refine our approach as we move forward.
Is there a comment section on the new report card?
Yes. Teachers can still include comments when helpful—such as explaining your child’s progress toward grade-level expectations or noting areas where more support may be needed.
What will the standards-aligned report card look like?
-Coming Soon-
Once ready, sample report cards will be linked here to view. They will still include a Learner Characteristics section with statements about behavior and academic habits, as well as sections for each academic subject—English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies—and specials like Art, Music, and PE.