By Grade 6: Grades 3-5

By grade 6 students are ready for middle school, on/above grade reading and math
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Our students will have:

  • Opportunities for mathematics acceleration
  • Grouping in language arts and mathematics that gives them the support or enrichment they need 
  • High quality instructional materials
  • Highly effective teaching 
  • Curriculum and instruction that ensures they are proficient readers
  • Well rounded curriculum and serving the whole child
  • Career-related  exposures and STEM experiences
  • Social-emotional supports
  • Habits of Work that support lifelong learning and success

Our schools will provide:

  • Supplemental instruction within the classroom
  • Digital tools and platforms for personalized learning
  • Tutoring
  • Research-based interventions
  • Specially-designed instruction (IEP)
  • Summer programs

How will we know if students are progressing on their journey?

  • i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments in Reading and Mathematics
  • Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) 
  • Required Local Assessments

Please refer to How We Measure Progress for more information and definitions.