Highlights of the TUSD Standards

Kindergarten - Eighth Grade		Travis Unified School District Highlights of the TUSD Standards
		Assessing Student Progress \| Home/School Connection \| TUSD Vision Statement
Kindergarten English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science First Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Second Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Third Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Fourth Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Fifth Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Sixth Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Seventh Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science Eighth Grade English Language Arts History-Social Science Mathematics Science		Assessing Student Progress Student progress toward achieving the standards is measured on a regular basis using a variety of assessments. Required state and district testing, performance assessments, student projects, tests, and teacher observations form a multiple measures assessment system. Assessment information helps teachers and principals to provide quality programs that support all students in achieving the district’s standards. return to top The Home/School Connection Learning is a continuous process that involves the home as well as the school. Your child needs to see the relationship between the classroom learning experience and his or her life out of school. Your child will benefit from the knowledge that you are interested in and supportive of his or her educational progress. The following are guidelines to help you ensure your child’s success. return to top 1. Keep informed of your child’s progress by: taking time daily to talk with your child about school communicating with teachers visiting classrooms often volunteering time in the classroom attending parent conferences, Back-to-School Night, Open House, and other school activities 2. Help your child develop good study habits by: establishing a regular routine for the completion of homework providing a quiet time and place for study offering encouragement and help in completing assignments return to top 3. Develop attitudes that encourage learning by: maintaining a positive manner about our child’s school taking educational trips providing books, newspapers, and magazines encouraging your child to pursue reading and writing for pleasure using television and computers in educationally appropriate ways School and families working together create the maximum opportunity for student success! return to top Travis Unified School District Vision: (adopted 1997) Travis Unified School District is a united community of adults and youth . . . Collaborating to practice moral and ethical behavior; Mentor democratic processes; nurture responsibility; Foster individual growth; Inspire productivity; Promote life-long learning; and Document knowledge. return to top