From Grades to Growth: Helping Beloit Students Thrive
77% of Wisconsin parents report their kids get mostly As or Bs on their report cards. But grades don’t tell the whole story.*
Here are 3 actions to support your child’s learning.
CHECK your child’s progress.
Find out if your child is on grade level in reading and math.
Have your child take this quick Readiness Check to see how they’re doing with grade-level math and reading and share results with the teacher.
Protips:
Review your child’s score report on tests like the Forward Exam, aimswebPlus, and MAP Growth to see if your child is on grade level in reading and math.
You don’t have to be a math or reading expert to advocate for your child. Ask the teacher what “grade level” looks like and how you can help at home.
CREATE a plan with their teacher.
Team up with the teacher on your child’s learning.
Reach out to your child’s teacher before the end of the school year. Check out this simple tool to help get the most out of your end-of-year conversation.
Protip:
If your child has good grades in a subject but is performing below grade level on their tests, ask the teacher what this may mean and what your child can work on.
CONNECT with summer learning programs.
Take advantage of summer learning opportunities in the Beloit area.
Find in-person and online summer learning activities, based on your child’s needs and interests.
Protip:
Build daily habits and commit to 15 minutes of reading together every day.
What questions do you have about partnering with the teacher and supporting your child’s learning and well-being?
Ask the new Learning Heroes Assistant AI tool!
Check out these stories about why it matters to go beyond grades.
Over 84% of Wisconsin parents think their kids are on grade level.*
32% of Beloit students are at or above grade level in ELA.**
30% of Beloit students are at or above grade level in math.**
Students who miss just 2 days of school a month (10% of the year) are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.
Teachers report that the #1 way for a parent to know how a student is doing is through regular, direct communication with them— not just looking at grades.
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Parents and teachers want the same thing: for every child to succeed. When you have a clear picture of your child’s progress, you can partner with their teacher to support learning at home and school.
*Survey conducted by 50CAN
**State-reported district-level proficiency rates for the School District of Beloit, Beloit Turner School District and the Lincoln Academy (rates were combined using a weighted average based on the number of students tested in each entity).