The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) has approved the following procedures for assessing the progress of students. The focus for elementary school is continuous progress toward mastery of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS). Teachers at Field work diligently to adjust their instruction to meet the needs of all students. 

Reporting Student Performance and Grade Reporting

Communication with students and parents concerning student progress is critical. Report card grades are determined and recorded at the end of weeks 9, 18, 27, and 36 of the school year. The JCPS District-approved report card will be distributed to students following every nine-week grading period. When a teacher has concerns about a student’s progress, parents will be contacted to schedule a conference. Parent concerns about grades and/or student progress should be directed to the student’s teacher first. If the concern is not resolved, the parent may contact the assistant principal or counselor.

 Elements of Academic Grades

Teachers at Field use a balanced approach to grading. They use two grading categories —Student Progression Toward Standards and Student Mastery of Standards—when setting up categories in their Infinite Campus gradebook. Academic grades are based on the Kentucky Academic Standards and reflect what a student knows and is able to do. Refer to the following district documents for more detailed information:

Student Progression and Promotion

Assessing Learning and Grading Framework

Academic Expectations—Homework

Elementary students need time at home for independent practice of lessons taught during the school day. It is important that students complete homework regularly. Parents are encouraged to ensure students complete homework assignments daily and assist when appropriate.

 Purpose of Homework

Homework may be assigned as part of the educational process. The purpose of nightly homework is to allow students the opportunity to:

• Practice skills.

• Reinforce classroom learning.

• Develop good study habits.

• Discover that learning takes work at home as well as at school.

Amount of Homework

If homework is assigned, the time required to complete homework will vary depending on the nature of the assignment. Teachers follow these general guidelines:

Kindergarten: Students in kindergarten should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete homework. Homework topics may include a review of basic concepts, sight word practice, reading, math, writing, and/or family projects related to what students are learning in the classroom.

First Grade: Students in first grade should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete homework. Teachers expect students to read at home daily. Teachers also provide students with weekly practice in language arts, math, and spelling.

Second Grade: Students in second grade should take no longer than 25 minutes to complete homework. Teachers will send home a weekly schedule of homework assignments at the beginning of the week, with all assignments due at the end of the week. While specific homework assignments will vary by teacher, the topics will relate primarily to language arts and math.

Third Grade: Students in third grade should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete homework. Teachers will send home a packet at the beginning of the week containing two to three math assignments and one literacy assignment, with all assignments due at the end of the week. In addition, students are expected to read for 20 minutes each night, with a goal of 80 minutes a week. Additional practice may be provided for students who need to work on a particular standard.

Fourth Grade: Students in fourth grade should take no longer than 40 minutes to complete homework. Students will have nightly content-based assignments that provide practice for what students are learning in the classroom. Students are also expected to read nightly from a self-selected book.

Fifth Grade: Students in fifth grade should take no longer than 50 minutes to complete homework. Activities may include nightly reading, study guides, practice work based on daily instruction, and computer-based assignments.

In addition to the activities described above, students may be assigned special projects throughout the year.

If you have concerns about the amount of time your student is spending on homework, please contact your child's teacher of the school counselor.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

• Set up a quiet, organized place for your child to do homework.

• Establish a consistent daily schedule for homework.

• Ensure that your child has all materials needed to complete assignments at home.

• Encourage your child to do homework, but don’t do it for him or her.

• Look over homework when your child is finished, and discuss important concepts.

• If your child consistently has difficulty completing homework within the given time frame, please notify the teacher or school counselor.

Student Responsibilities

• Complete required homework to the best of your abilities.

• Return homework to the teacher the following school day or on the day it is due.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Design homework assignments that support classroom learning.

• Review and discuss homework with student.