Student Information Classroom Placement In the spring, grade-level teachers organize class groups for the following year. They recommend student placements for reading, language and math. In the summer, the Principal makes teacher assignments. The Principal assigns new students to classes when they register. Conference & Report Cards Report cards are issued three times, during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters of school. Kindergartners do not receive report cards. Students in grades 1-3 are graded with an S+/S/S- system while 4th and 5th graders receive letter grades. At the end of the first reporting period in the fall, teacher-parent conferences are scheduled to evaluate students' progress. Subsequent conferences can occur as needed. Kindergarten teachers routinely conference with parents several times during the year. See the School Calendar for dates that Report Cards are sent home. Academic Testing The following tests will be given to Oak Knoll pupils during the school year. Group results of the tests are reported to the Board of Education each year. Individual performance may be discussed with parents by the teacher or the Principal. STAR Test – California State Testing grades 2-5 Spring STAR Test – Writing Test grade 4 Spring More information on STAR Testing can be found at: California Department of Education Student Leadership Leadership Teams Oak Knoll offers school service opportunities for fourth and fifth graders. Children may choose to participate on many different leadership teams: Flag, Litter Patrol, Office, Hot Food, Library, Ball, Peer Tutoring, Recycling, Conflict Manager, Crossing Guard, Lost and Found, and Spirit are available this year. Sign-ups are held in September and January for the semester long commitment. Spirit Days Spirit Days are held three times per year. Children participate by dressing in the predetermined theme (decided by the Student Council). An assembly is held in the morning to recognize individual and classroom achievements. Students plan noon time activities for each yard. Halloween Parade For Halloween, the children bring their costumes to school and present a Halloween Parade for the parents. Further information will be sent home in the Newsletter.