In begindergarten, kindergarten, first, and second grade, St. Jude School uses Standards Based Learning, implemented by The Diocese of Cleveland’s Office of Catholic Education. The Standards-Based Learning resources were created in collaboration with teachers and leaders throughout the Diocese. Standards-Based Learning puts an emphasis on student achievement and mastery as teachers communicate achievement and growth in relation to the Ohio Department of Education’s standards, which were prioritized by the Diocese

In 2019, educators in the Diocese began working with Marzano Resources to prioritize the English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Social and Emotional Standards. This process included decision-making on the most essential grade-level content. While every standard in a grade is taught, more time is spent teaching and assessing priority standards. Priority standards are the standards printed on the report card.

Each priority standard includes a proficiency scale. Proficiency scales are a representation of learning goals with multiple levels of difficulty. Teachers use these proficiency scales to assess students' understanding of each standard. The learning progressions outlined in each proficiency scale are detailed below. Students who earn a 3.0 have mastered the grade level’s standard. We offer a 4.0 to allow for differentiation and enrichment for our students. Level four mastery is not reported on the report card as it is not essential/grade level content, simply an opportunity for enrichment.

Prerequisite Content (2.0): Basic knowledge of skills necessary for mastery of target content
Target Content (3.0): Grade-level learning with no major errors or omissions
Complex Content (4.0): A performance beyond what the standard requires

St. Jude School believes this grading process will be beneficial for our teachers and students. Standards-Based Learning focuses specifically on student achievement and encourages a progression of learning and mastery for all students, offering opportunities for learners who need enrichment or are working to close some learning gaps.

Begindergarten Standards Based Learning
   English Language Arts
   Math
   Science
   Social Emotional
   Social Studies
Kindergarten Standards Based Learning
   English Language Arts
   Math
   Science
   Social Emotional
   Social Studies
First Grade Standards Based Learning
   English Language Arts
   Math
   Science
   Social Emotional
   Social Studies
Second Grade Standards Based Learning   
   English Language Arts
   Math
   Science
   Social Emotional
   Social Studies