Student achievement is the District’s highest priority. In 3rd grade, students are no longer “learning to read” but they begin “reading to learn.” If students are not reading on grade level by the time they begin 3rd grade, half of the curriculum they will be taught for the remainder of their school years will be beyond their understanding. The Literacy Commitment is a collaborative effort between schools, parents, and community to ensure our students reach reading readiness.
As a District, we are monitoring and supporting student success in grades K-2 using a universal screener (iReady). Any time a student is not meeting grade-level expectations, families are notified. Reading readiness updates shared during school meetings, parent-teacher conferences, report cards, and Academic Support Plan letters.
The information below shows the Normative scores/Lexile levels (benchmarks) students are expected to meet for grade-level consideration.
Universal Screener Assessment – iReady
Kindergarten Measure
Fall: 341
Winter: 371
Spring: 401
First Grade Measure
Fall: 403
Winter: 424
Spring: 454
Second Grade Measure
Fall: 481
Winter: 508
Spring: 522
Third Grade Measure
Fall: 522
Winter: 539
Spring: 552
Fouth Grade Measure
Fall: 551
Winter: 566
Spring: 575