The criteria are made public so that students and parents know what is expected. Assessment Indicators Princeton Charter School students will meet the same testing and academic performance standards as established by law and regulation for public school students in New Jersey. This includes demonstrating sufficient proficiency on the 4th grade statewide assessment test and the 8th grade Early Warning Test. The school will also choose a set of nationally-normed tests for use in the other grades to allow local, state, and national comparison. Princeton Charter School expects high achievement as assessed through these instruments because its standards are high and its program supports student achievement.
Teachers then use appropriate instruction strategies, as discussed in the previous section.
By detecting and addressing learning difficulties immediately, the PCS hopes to enable virtually every child to learn at grade level. Sufficient communication and record-keeping provide continuity from year to year. If the required work is not being done by one or both parties, then appropriate steps are taken to ensure that the work is done. Problems external to or beyond the control of the school will be discussed with the parents, and documented. The school encourages the supportive efforts of parents and works with them to identify options outside the school that might benefit their child.