• Parents can view their student’s information by logging into their district online PowerSchool account or using the PowerSchool mobile app.
  
  
• Detailed instructions for creating a PowerSchool account are located on our district website at https://www.westada.org/powerschoolinfo

Elementary teachers report non- academic factors separately, using the Learner Behaviors section in PowerSchool.

Students miss an opportunity to practice a skill that may be essential to the learning when they choose not to complete an assignment, which could be reflected in the reported standard score and their learner behaviors.

For more detailed information, please see the complete Parent Guide to Standardized reporting located on the district website or ask your student's teacher or school for a printed copy.

Scores are reported at the standard level and reflect the student’s level of learning for that standard.

• The numbers on the proficiency scale are NOT equated to a grade.
• The score indicates the skills and knowledge that the student has demonstrated to be proficient at that level of learning.
• The number is reported both on the proficiency scale and in PowerSchool.

A proficiency scale is an instructional tool that provides information for teachers, students, and parents on levels of understanding while learning the skills and knowledge in a priority standard.

WASD Proficiency Scale Template:

Standards-referenced reporting reflects how well a student has mastered the standards based on the criteria of the proficiency scale. The learning is based on instruction and practice.

• Standards-referenced instruction focuses a student's learning on the standards, which are the key skills and knowledge for a content area (i.e. math, reading, health, music).
• This provides accurate feedback on where the student is in their progression of learning.
• The teacher provides feedback to the student about what to focus on next, and the student is allowed to show improved learning over time.

• Proficiency is the mastery of skills and knowledge demonstrated at each level of learning.
• It is important students stay on top of assignments as late work may impact their ability to become proficient.
• It is recommended students continue to revise work to improve knowledge and skills, therefore, improving their learning.