Standards Based Assessment and Reporting

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Davenport Junior Highs have moved to Standards Based Assessment and Reporting.

Standards-based assessment and reporting (SBAR) is a system in which a student’s individual learning is the primary goal. It is a method for teachers to measure student knowledge based on state or national content standards. Although every system needs a grading component, SBAR encompasses an entire learning process enabling students to take chances, re-learn material, and demonstrate their understanding of the content.

I am attaching two letters: 1) One from Corri Guy, our Curriculum Director, explaining SBAR, and 2) a letter with dates from me.

I support SBAR because it provides the student with multiple opportunities to learn the material. The new learning curve this year is the numerical grading practice that communicates to YOU as a parent and to the STUDENT the grade the student has earned.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with your questions.

Mike Garnica

Corri Guy Letter Letter from the Principal

It is the policy of the Davenport Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Mr. Jabari Woods, Associate Director of Human Resources & Equity woodsj@davenportschools.org (563-336-7496) or Dr. Erica Goldstone, Director of Human Resources & Equity goldstonee@davenportschools.org (563-336-7494), 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803.