Assessment in the Primary Years Program

At AISL, assessment is an ongoing process of gathering and evaluating information in order to guide learning and teaching that contribute to the development of the whole person. Our goal for assessment is to empower and motivate students to take ownership of their learning.  Assessment develops and supports independent learners in becoming confident, courageous, and reflective. (AISL Primary Handbook p. 21) We have four written reports: two interim reports in October and March and two semester reports in January and June. Additionally we have three conferences; a listening conference in August and Parent-Teacher conferences in October and April. Students also share their learning during Unit of Inquiry focused celebrations of learning twice a year, as well as on Seesaw as their digital portfolio. Please take the opportunity next week to meet with your child's teachers to learn about their progress and next steps with learning. An added component of the October conference is student goal setting with elements for both teachers and parents to engage.