It's About the Students' Work

For over a century, Calvert has emphasized high-quality, corrected student work at all grade levels. A representative sample of that work is then sent home at regular intervals, either monthly or quarterly depending on the grade level. We believe that student work is more important than anything found in a textbook. Yesterday, I sat down with a 6th Age homeroom and reviewed their "Pizza Box Portfolios," and today, I sat down with some 5th Graders and looked at their portfolios. Although the contents of the portfolios were quite different, there was a similar enthusiasm for learning and a common pride in a job well-done. Being able to review students' work each month in a one-on-one setting is one of the most important--and rewarding--parts of my job.