INFORMATION ON GRADES FOR K-2 AND 3-5

K-2 ART
I. Demonstrates concepts and skills
II. Participates in activities

PERFORMANCE LEVELS FOR K-2: (Not to be confused with 1-4 grading periods)
4 = Exceeding Grade Level Expectations. Student consistently demonstrates mastery ABOVE grade
level TEKS. (Please see the TEKS link on the Links page for specifics).
3 = Meeting Exit Level Expectations. Student consistently demonstrates mastery OF grade level
TEKS. (Please see the TEKS link on the Links page for specifics).
2 = Making Progress. Student is making progress TOWARD mastery of grade level TEKS at an
appropriate rate.
1 = Experiencing Difficulty: At this point in the year, student should have but has not yet
mastered the skill.
- = Not Assessed


3-5 ART
I. Demonstrates concepts and skills
II. Participates in activities

PERFORMANCE LEVELS FOR 3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADES
E = EXCELLENT. Student is exceeding grade level expectations. Student consistently
demonstrates mastery above the grade level TEKS. (Please see the TEKS link on the Links page for
specifics). Student applies this knowledge in his/her artwork. Student uses creative thinking
and demonstrates work beyond what is required.

S = SATISFACTORY. Student is meeting grade level expectations or making satisfactory progress
toward grade level expectations. Student consistently demonstrates grade level TEKS. (Please
see the TEKS link on the Links page for specifics). Student applies this knowledge in his/her
artwork.

N = NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. Student understands some of the art concepts covered in the grading
cycle and demonstrates some of the grade level TEKS. Student needs to work toward mastery of
grade level TEKS.

U = UNACCEPTABLE. Student does not demonstrate the grade level TEKS or art concepts covered in
the grading cycle. At this point in the year, student should have but has not yet mastered the
skill.