Each year, public schools and school districts in Massachusetts receive a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. Links to our schools’ report cards are available below:
The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.
Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school.
You will notice on our report card that we are making substantial progress toward district-wide improvement targets and meeting or exceeding targets in the individual schools. To improve student performance in our school, we are strengthening the core academic programs and experiences for all students and emphasizing regular attendance as critical to student success. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. Caregivers are critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.
Finally, if your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds (Florence Roche and GDRMS), you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:
Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver,
The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about your child’s classroom teacher's qualifications, please contact your school’s principal. To search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu.
Sincerely,
Marian A. Dyer
Assistant Superintendent of Schools