SECONDARY GRADE REPORTING PERIODS 2024-25 Link to this section
2024-24 Secondary Grades are reported on either a 6 week or 9 week schedule.
High School students receive cumulative grades for transcripts at the end of Fall and Spring Semesters.
Please consult your child's teacher if you have questions regarding grades.
Instructions on how to review report cards on ParentVue
Instructions on how to create your ParentVue account
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TK-5 TRIMESTER GRADE REPORTING PERIODS 2024-25 Link to this section
There are three reporting periods throughout the school year, each lasting approximately 12 weeks.
| Reporting Period | Begin | End | Weeks | # of Days |
| Trimester 1 | 8/19/2024 | 11/1/2024 | Weeks 1 - 11 | 53 days |
| Trimester 2 | 11/4/2024 | 2/14/2025 | Weeks 12 - 23 | 57 days |
| Trimester 3 | 2/18/2025 | 5/16/2025 | Weeks 24 - 36 | 58 days |
TK-5 report cards are shared with families during Parent/Teacher Conferences. The dates of the conference are:
- Trimester 1: Week of November 18, 2024
- Trimester 2: Week of March 3, 2025
Instructions on how to review report cards on ParentVue
Instructions on how to create your ParentVue account
Teachers and Site Leaders: Access report card resources
SFUSD Simplifies 2024-25 Standards Based Report Cards for Grades TK-5 Link to this section
In 2024-25, the TK-5 Standards Based Report Cards (SBRC’s) have been updated to streamline scoring for teachers, and improve communication of students’ progress toward end-of-year grade level standards to families.
Updates to SBRC's are based on feedback from staff and families, and informed by research from other districts.
- Families requested report cards with simpler language and improved readability.
- Educators requested streamlined scoring rubrics and resources, and academic content area items aligned with current instructional shifts.
See below for a summary of updated features based on feedback from staff and families, and informed by research from other districts:
Average* Report Card Metrics Across Districts | SFUSD 2023-24 Report Card Metrics | NEW SFUSD 2024-25 Report Card Metrics | |
Number of Proficiency Rubrics for Scoring | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Total Number of Standards Presented | 40 | 54 | 42 |
English Language Arts (ELA) Standards | 14 | 9 | 10 |
Math Standards | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Total Number of “Other” Standards Represented | 14 | 28 | 17 |
Average # of Words per Standard | 8 | 16 | 11 |
*Location of school districts included in comparison:
Claremont CA, Deer Valley AZ, Madison Metropolitan IL, Murrieta Valley CA, Napa Valley CA, Natomas CA, North Providence RI, Oceanside CA, Sacramento City CA, Walnut Creek CA, West Contra Costa CA, Oakland, CA
SFUSD Standards-Based Report Cards
SFUSD report cards are part of a reporting system for home-school communication. In addition to report cards, families may see District Assessment Reports, teacher newsletters, student portfolios and other documentation of your child’s learning at school.
What are "Standards-Based" Report Cards?
Standards-Based report cards measure each student’s progress toward end-of-the-year goals or “standards.” By focusing on what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade level, families will have a much deeper understanding of their child’s learning and what can be done at home to support it.
What does my child's grade mean?
Proficiency levels are used to show progress toward year-end goals. The levels are:
- Not Yet Approaching
- Approaching
- Meets
- Exceeds
Traditional grades indicate static performance, rather than progress toward goals. Proficiency levels allow students to gauge their current learning with the expectations of the standard so that they can continue their growth toward mastery.
How do I make sense of the report card?
SFUSD provides sample Report Cards and Family Guides for every grade level, TK-5.
Family Guides provide helpful information for interacting with your child’s teacher during Parent/Teacher conferences as well as tips for supporting your child’s learning at home.
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History of SFUSD Standards-Based Report Cards
In 2006, SFUSD undertook the work of aligning the elementary report card to current research on the effectiveness of standards-based report cards (SBRC). Focusing on grade-level goals and student’s progress toward those goals has been shown to lead to improved student outcomes as compared to traditional measures.
In 2013-15, the report cards were revised to reflect California's adoption of the Common Core State Standards in Language Arts and Math.
In 2024-25, report cards were streamlined and simplified based on feedback from families requesting simpler language and improved readability.
Built Though Collaboration
Each new version of the SFUSD Report Card is the product of active collaboration. Throughout the process, teachers, parents, and content specialists are involved. The thoughtful inclusion of a wide array of viewpoints helps to ensure that the report card is an effective aid to communication between parents, teachers, and students.
Improvements are informed by feedback captured from families and teachers.
Sample SFUSD Report Cards Link to this section
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Families can opt to share feedback about report cards to inform future report card updates at: https://bit.ly/FamilyReportCardFeedback
This page was last updated on December 2, 2024