STAR assessments provide concise student performance data in 20 minutes or less, allowing educators to individualize instruction. The document outlines classroom rules and intervention tiers for students performing below grade level, including 30 minutes of daily intervention and placement in an academy program. It also provides tips for parents of students receiving letter grades indicating needs improvement, such as scheduling teacher meetings, setting clear expectations, and using online gradebook tools to monitor performance.

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STAR assessments provide the most valid,
reliable, actionable data in the least amount
of testing time—usually 20 minutes or less.
That empowers educators to focus on what
matters most individualizing instruction to
accelerate learning for all students.

7. • 1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS QUICKLY.
• 2. RAISE YOUR HANDS FOR PERMISSION TO SPEAK.
• 3. RAISE YOUR HAND FOR PERMISSION TO LEAVE YOUR SEAT.
• 4. MAKE SMART CHOICES!
• 5. KEEP YOUR TEACHER HAPPY!
CLASSROOM RULES

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 Students are tested monthly.
 Interventions are set up for scholars who are
performing at minimal.
• Tier 3 Scholars are receiving intervention 30
minutes a day.
• Tier 2 Scholars are receiving intervention
and are placed on Academy daily.
 Students have to pass STAR test in order
to pass the 3rd grade.
Advanced
At/ Above Benchmark
Proficient
On Watch
Basic
Needs Intervention
Minimal
Urgent Intervention

9. Tips for Parents who received a letter A
• Identify the problem
• Getting help
Schedule an appointment with your
child’s teacher if you haven’t already been
contacted.
• Be proactive. If you know your kid falls
behind in their schoolwork or doesn’t do so
well when it comes to grades, talk to the
teacher immediately – before it becomes an
issue in that class.
• Make your expectations clear and stick
with them. Did your daughter’s grades
drop? It’s time to take away some of her
privileges.
• Use online gradebooks. All schools
provide personalized logins for parents
and guardians.
(Active Parent)
• Create a routine. Take away distractions
from your child, such as, phones, video
games, sports, and friends, until the

10. All families can contribute to their
children’s success. Family involvement
improves student success, regardless
of race/ethnicity, class, or parents’ level
of education.

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