K to Grade 9 Reporting and Assessment

As of Fall 2023, all of Grande Yellowhead’s K-6 students are assessed using the GYPSD Academic Achievement Grade Scale.

Starting the Fall of 2024, schools, Summitview Middle School in Grande Cache and Harry Collinge High School in Hinton, will be piloting the GYPSD Academic Achievement Grade Scale to assess and report on student learning for Grades 7-9.

As per Alberta's Guide to Education "Progress in learning is enhanced when the student, the parents and the teacher have a clear understanding of what is to be achieved. A shared understanding of what is expected enables the student, the parents and the teacher to work together."

We invited all parents of children in K to Grade 9 to join us on a virtual information night on Monday June 17 at 6:30 pm to learn more about how your child's learning is reported. If you were not able to attend, please view the recording below:

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We will be adding a parent FAQ document in the near future - stay tuned!

General Frequently Asked Questions

Parent FAQ Document Available Coming Soon

Why is GYPSD moving to a digital report card and outcome-based reporting through PowerSchool Parent Portal? 

  • To create a cohesive, division-wide reporting structure and report card in all K - 9 schools
  • To assist and support student assessment and evaluation practices that:
    • accurately reflect the learner outcomes within the curriculum being taught;
    • generate evidence of student learning to inform teaching practice through a balance of formative and summative assessment experiences;
    •  provide a variety of experiences in which students can demonstrate their achievement  of the learning outcomes;
    • provide accurate, constructive, and timely feedback on student learning; 
  • To ensure parents and guardians can access real-time information and communication about their child's education.

When can I view my child’s academic progress?
Student progress can now be monitored throughout the school year through the online Parent Portal - you don’t have to wait until the formal report card time!

Where can I view my child’s academic progress?
The Parent Portal is where you will be able to view your child’s achievement of outcomes in real time. Please note that the Parent Portal should be accessed only through a web browser such as Chrome or Safari, not the Power School app.

Why is it important to look at my child’s progress outside of the formal report card?
Staying engaged in your child’s education ensures you are strengthening the partnership between the school and home so all can celebrate your child’s growth together. As noted in the Education Act, parents are to play an active role in their child’s academic journey; the real-time access now to the Parent Portal is a great opportunity to keep informed throughout the school year.

What are the formal reporting dates?
All K-6 classes in the Division are now on the same reporting schedule. The following dates will reflect when you can find your formal report card through the online Parent Portal. Please note the report cards are now available online and may not be sent home as a hard copy.

  • First Term: Friday, December 6, 2024
  • Second Term: Friday, March 21, 2025
  • Final Term: Friday, June 26, 2025

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