Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Elementary School
Growth Party
Growth Party
Growth Party Requirements
K-2nd Must meet 2 of the following criteria:
- Typical Growth in BOTH iReady Math AND Reading
- Stretch Growth in iReady Math
- Stretch Growth in iReady Reading
- 50th %tile ARM in Amira
3rd - 5th Must meet 2 of the following criteria:
- Typical Growth in BOTH iReady Math AND Reading
- Stretch Growth in iReady Math
- Stretch Growth in iReady Reading
- 50th %tile ARM in Amira
And
- Must earn a GMAS Testing Star each day of GMAS Testing.
- 3rd and 4th = 5 Stars
- 5th = 6 Stars
Growth Party Information
- K-2nd: May 8th
- 3rd - 5th: May 9th
Assessment Windows:
- 3-5 iReady.....................March 18th-28th
- K-2 iReady..........................April 7th-18th
- Amira.........................April 8th - May 2nd
- GMAS........................April 30th - May 7th
Tips to Reach Your Growth Goals:
- Track your iReady Personalized instruction DAILY!
- Remain on task and focused while on iReady and Amira. No extra tabs open!
- Finish what you start! No jumping lesson to lesson and story to story without completing assignments!
- ALWAYS use strategy paper when solving math problems!
- Track your progress on weekly quizzes and assessments!
- Embrace productive struggle. When things get hard or frustrating, that means you are LEARNING!
- Come to school prepared and ready to meet daily expectations!
- Ask for help and use classroom anchor charts and exemplars for guidance!
- Share your goals with teachers, family and friends!
- Amira
- GMAS