Teaching & Learning

Assessment is simply a way to provide results to make informed decisions. It is a source of gathering information about a student so teachers can plan. Most assessments fall into one of two general categories: assessments of learning and assessments for learning. Both categories have their place in education and in the classroom. 

Assessments for learning (formative) happen frequently, while learning is still underway. These are assessments that we conduct throughout teaching and learning to diagnose student needs, plan our next steps in instruction, provide students with feedback they can use to improve the quality of their work, and help students be in control of their journey to success. Teacher observations, pre-tests, draft compositions, self evaluations, and homework are some examples of how assessments for learning are used within Glendale-River Hills School District.

Screening Assessments

Star assessments are administered three times every school year: once in the fall, once in the winter, and again in the spring. The Star Enterprise Assessments consist of Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Math. All three Star assessments are computer-adaptive tests that measure student achievement on subject skills.

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• Academic Standards Executive Summary (2023-2024)

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The district curriculum is in a constant state of revision to reflect changes in our society, the requirements of the state, and, most importantly, the needs of the students we serve.

In our curriculum review process, we identify the Essential Learning Targets that each course is designed to help students attain. All classes and learning targets are aligned to national and state standards, state assessments, and local community expectations. 

If you have any general questions about curriculum, please contact Jennica Stick at jennica.stick@gdrh.org or (414) 351-7170, ext. 2106.

If you have questions about specific learning assignments or assessments, please contact your child's teacher directly.

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Understanding Your Student's Report Card

• K4 follows a semester schedule in which report cards are administered twice per year (January and June)
• K5-8th grade follows a trimester schedule in which report cards are administered thrice per year (November, March, June)

Viewing Report Cards on Infinite Campus

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• Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia and Related Conditions

The Glendale River Hills School District received an accountability categorization of Meets Expectations with an overall score of 68.8 from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Learn more about how the DPI School Report Card is generated here and view Glendale River Hills results click the links below.

Glendale River Hills School District

Glen Hills Middle School

Parkway Elementary

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required by state statute (Wis. Stat. 115.385) to generate a school report card and district report card for every publicly funded school and district in the state. The report cards are intended to help schools and districts use performance data to celebrate successes and improve their efforts to prepare students for their futures. These public report cards can be found online at: http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards.

The current school report card is primarily based on last year’s performance during the 2023-24 school year, though multiple years of data are used throughout the report card. DPI encourages caution when comparing scores and ratings from past years as the standards have changed for both math and ELA.

The priority area scores are aggregated into an overall accountability score, from 0 to 100. This score is displayed on the front page of the school or district report cards. It is important to note that the 0 to 100 accountability score is not a “percent correct” measurement and is not aligned with traditional 0-100 grading scales. Based on its score, a school or district receives one of five rating categories, from Fails to Meet Expectations to Significantly Exceeds Expectations, as well as corresponding one to five stars.

A breakdown of the State’s four priority areas are listed below:

• Achievement - measured by proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics state assessments. The score is based on a multi-year average. The Glendale River Hills School District scored  59.8, the same or higher than 41.6% of Districts in the state. 

• Growth - measured by year-to-year progress on statewide assessments. The growth priority area uses a value-added model that seeks to control for circumstances beyond the influence of educators. The Glendale River Hills School District scored 69.8 , the same or higher than 77.1% of Districts in the state. 

• Target Group Outcomes - is designed to promote equity by helping schools focus on learners who need the most support while also improving outcomes for all students. The Glendale River Hills School District scored  60.5, the same or higher than 60.8% of Districts in the state. 

• On-Track for Graduation - indicates how successfully students are progressing toward completing their K-12 education. The Glendale River Hills School District scored  85.0, the same or higher than 46.1% of Districts in the state. 

The school report card is positive feedback for our learning community. As a reminder, the School Report Card is just one source of data that Glendale River Hills uses to reflect on our strengths and areas for improvement.

We want to thank our outstanding teachers, caregivers, students and community for their hard work, dedication and support.

We are continually evaluating and looking to improve the student experience and accelerate achievement for every student. We look forward to working with you to make 2024-2025 a successful school year for your child! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any feedback or questions.