Assessment & Reporting

Report Cards Dates

  • January 31 2023
  • June 27 2024

All report cards will be available on MyCBE / PowerSchool. There are no longer paper copies of report cards sent home.

If you have not yet created your account please follow the directions found on the CBE website at: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool.aspx 

Indicator Words 

At CJP, we have worked diligently across all grades and within teams to ensure our reporting to parents is consistent and calibrated.   All in person learners, and those who are in HUB with CJP teachers will see the words below used in all comments. Using consistent vocabulary assists us in clear messaging to parents about student success, areas of growth and next steps.  

Not Meeting 

Basic 

Good 

Excellent 

Not yet/Not yet meeting 

Met 

Below 

Adequate 

Adept 

Comprehensive 

Beginning 

Concrete/Concretely 

Capable 

Insufficient 

Developing 

Clear 

Exemplary 

Limited 

Novice 

Competent 

Expert 

Poor 

Partial 

Efficient 

Extensive 

Underdeveloped 

Simplistic 

Effective 

Comprehensive 

Vague 

Satisfactory 

In depth 

Insightful 

Proficient 

Mastery 

Substantial 

Perceptive 

Thorough 

Well-developed 

Well-reasoned 

 

When the Report Card Becomes Live

School is really hard work!  Report cards are an important resource to reflect on achievement, progress and areas to improve upon. It’s important to make use of this important information before it gets archived for the year. 

The mid-year report card is especially helpful as there is still plenty of time to make positive changes before June. 

Have an Initial Read: 

·       Review the report card in full prior to sitting down with your child. 

·       Read the comments and identify successes, celebrations and opportunities for improvement and next steps. 

·       Stay big picture – remember every year is different and some will be more challenging than others.  This year, as you can imagine, has been filled with many challenges and an understanding that many students have tremendous gaps in their learning. Achievement is not quite where we would typically expect it to be. 

Review with Your Child: 

·       Your child will have a lot of insight into what is in their report card.  Ask them what they think about it.  If you are able to make discussions about school part of your regular family routine during the year, it will help avoid any surprises during report card time. 

·       Celebrate their accomplishments and stay positive.  If your child’s report card has lower marks, find areas of success and ensure they are recognized and celebrated. 

·       Avoid comparisons with any friends or family – it’s important to stay focused on what is realistic for your child. 

Make a Plan Together: 

·       After reviewing the report card, write down the areas of strength and one or two areas that have a next step that can be explored at home.   

·       Prepare a follow-up plan with your son or daughter and think about what activities and goals you can set for the rest of the school year.  For example, a realistic goal for home would be to increase the amount of time reading at home, playing a math game before dinner, or writing a response journal entry to a family member once or twice each week.  

·       Make realistic goals (even if small) and think about strategies to help improve any organizational skills that might need attention. 

·       Parents are partners in their child’s education. Any consistent support you offer your child will be reflected in their academic achievement.  

Should you have any questions please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. 



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​​​​​Assessment and Reporting at the CBE

​We know it is important for parents/guardians to understand how their children are doing in school. Research shows that students are more successful with active parent/guardian involvement.

The report card is one component in communicating student learning. In addition to the report card, schools communicate with parents/guardians about student progress on an ongoing basis in a variety of ways. 

Assessment happens every day, in every classroom, throughout the school year. Assessing a student’s progress is one of the most important ways we support the continued learning of our students.

We have developed some resources related to assessment and report cards, and to help you learn more about your child's learning. As more resources are developed, you will find them here.​ 

Digital report cards are available through MyCBE​. For help with accessing student assessment and reporting information, please refer to the information in the MyCBE Technical Support for Students & Parents Support website. 

Visit the CBE website for more information on Assessment & Reporting at the CBE. ​

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