This norm reference test allows our students to be compared to similar students nationally. The SAT 9 scores for second grade are shown below. These scores are not comparable to other district's test scores as they do not include the non-English speaking student's test scores. The scores of the non-English speaking students are available for review at the District Office. Giving a norm referenced test at the Primary School for grades K-1 is not developmentally appropriate.
Teachers assess students' actual ability to perform tasks on an on-going basis.
This information is shared with parents three times a year through progress reports. The first trimester results are shared and reviewed with parents during parent conference day. At the end of each year students are also assessed using the District's Multi-Measures. In August 1999, the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Governing Board adopted a policy on promotion and retention. A copy of this policy is at each school office.