Justyna McMillan
justynam@isb.ac.th
At ISB, students are assessed in two distinct areas: i) in relation to stated learning standards using a 7-1 grade descriptor and ii) in relation to their approach to learning. We call this second area the Habits and Attitudes to Learning or HAL grade. Following a review of the HAL rubric last year, we have changed the way we assess these approaches to learning. We believe the new HAL Rubric is much more aligned with our mission and our definition of learning. We are now focusing on three learner dispositions: Responsibility, Engagement and Collaboration. On your child’s HAL grades, you will see each of these dispositions assessed separately. The descriptors used to assess the dispositions are: Consistently, Frequently, Occasionally and Rarely. Please take a few moments to look over the new rubric HERE.
Please note that faculty will add the first set of HAL Grades for their subject on PowerSchool by Monday September 7th. The HAL grade gives students and parents an indication of dispositions of students as they develop the characteristics of growth and learning. Please keep in mind that in most classes, there will be only one or two completed assessments at this time of year. Also note, the HAL grade is not part of the academic achievement grade.
If you have any questions regarding this assessment, I encourage you to contact the teacher directly. The first overall academic achievement grade will be posted on September 25.