INTRODUCTION

All Cherry Hill Schools are part of the district Standards Initiative.  This means that the district standards for each curriculum area drive instruction.  The standards and their accompanying benchmarks determine what is taught and what our students are expected to learn.

 

DEFINITIONS

Standard	A general statement of what the student should know and be able to do.
Benchmark	Indicators for the standard; more specific statements
Assessment	On-going checking of where the student is in relation to achieving the standard.
Anchor Paper	Paper that serves as a model for attaining a specific level on the rubric.
Rubric	A set of scoring guidelines for evaluating student work.

 

KEY FEATURES

Performance-based Work Standards are Visible examples of student work and rubrics Teacher Acts as a Facilitator Variety of Assessment Techniques rubrics; portfolios; student self-assessment Deep Understanding core concepts Reflection by Students and Teacher Parent Involvement

THE NINE PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING

Principles are incorporated into our teachers' daily lessons. 

1.  ORGANIZING FOR EFFORT           2.  CLEAR EXPECTATIONS           3.  FAIR AND CREDIBLE EVALUATIONS           4.  RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISHMENT           5.  ACADEMIC RIGOR IN A THINKING CURRICULUM           6.  ACCOUNTABLE TALK           7.  SOCIALIZING INTELLIGENCE           8.  SELF-MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING           9.  LEARNING AS APPRETICESHIP

 

EXAMPLE OF STANDARD AND BENCHMARK

Reading Standard 2.2 for Grades 1 & 2         The student reads to pursue personal reading goals to satisfy curiosity, to build     imagination and to enjoy reading.   Benchmark         Sustains interest in reading by regularly reading silently and independently for at least 20 minutes daily.