001[Music] Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Oh, [Applause] Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh, [Music] hey. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Today we are celebrating so much more than the solid brick and mortar that makes up this building. We are celebrating the opening of doors and opportunities for our children, our staff, and all of Johnston County. If you can't feel the excitement, something's wrong with you. Inside these walls, students will learn in classrooms filled with natural light, cutting edge technology, and they will have a cafeteria, auditorium, and a gym all together right here in one space where they will gather
002as a community for meals, performances, celebrations, and pictures that parents will take and keep for a lifetime. The unique learning and job spaces will inspire academic achievement for our students and professional growth for our staff. As impressive as this building is, and you're going to get a chance to see all of it in just a few minutes, the most meaningful aspect of Swift Creek Elementary will be found in the relationships that will be built here forever. [Music] This is a place where students will fall in love with learning, begin down the path of academic exploration, and eventually become leaders in this world and in our community. May this school always remind us of that possibility that when we come together with one purpose in mind, creating a bright future for our children through education. [Music]
003Welcome to Swift Creek Elementary School. I'm Tammy Poland and I am extremely honored to be the very first principal of this incredible school. I couldn't be more excited to have you all here for our grand opening celebration. I keep saying I need to pinch myself when I'm on my way to work in the mornings because it just feels a little bit too good to be true. This extraordinary space is such a gift to this community that I love so much. [Music] Hello, Johnston County families. I'm Paige Barnes, executive director of elementary education, and I'm excited to share with you some important updates to our elementary grading practices beginning this year in the 2025 2026 school year. These changes are the result of thoughtful feedback from parents, guardians, educators, and students across our community. We're making
004updates to ensure that grades are clear, fair, and meaningful so everyone understands how our students are learning and growing. We heard from many of you that grading could be confusing or inconsistent, especially when students move between grade levels or schools. So, we're simplifying and aligning our grading system to bring transparency so you can clearly understand your students progress, consistency across all elementary schools, and clarity for students and families. Grades should be like mile markers along the journey of learning, not just a final score. They help us see where students are and how we can support them. Let's break down the updates by grade level. For grades K2, we'll continue using standardsbased grading, but students will now receive a numerical indicator from 1 to four. One stands for little to no mastery. Two stands for partial
005mastery. Three stands for meeting expectations or mastery and four is for advanced understanding. Please note that students have met grade level expectations at a level three. This would correlate with what we used to indicate with an M. A level four goes beyond mastery to more advanced understanding while remaining focused on grade level standards. For grades K through two, teachers will use classroom observations, student work, and short assessments to determine whether students are progressing toward their learning goals. Student progress will be measured based on endofear expectations. Although students may not receive all instruction necessary to meet a full standard within quarters one and two, it is possible for some students to earn a three or four through enrichment opportunities or evidence that references the full standard. Comments will be available in Infinite Campus to express if
006a standard has not yet been fully taught. This is an example of a second grade math proficiency scale. Your students report card will show an indicator for the cluster titled use place value understanding and properties of operations. The proficiency scale shows you which three standards are part of that cluster and what skills your students should be able to do in order to earn a 1 2 3 or four. You can access all proficiency scales along with other useful resources in the elementary school curriculum page of our district website. For grades three through five, we're transitioning to a more familiar 10point grading scale. An A represents 90 to 100. A B represents 80 to 89. A C represents 70 to 79. A D represents 60 to 69 and an F is anything below a 60. This
007shift gives students and families a clearer picture of academic performance while still honoring what students are learning. Enhancements like art, music, PE, and STEM will use a three-level scale that focuses on how well students are mastering the standards, not on participation, effort, or behavior. We're committed to keeping you informed. You'll continue to receive regular updates through Infinite Campus, our online parent portal, works at home and student folders, and progress reports and report cards. During the first quarter, instead of a typical progress report, you'll receive assessment data to give you an early snapshot of your child's learning. And behind the scenes, teachers and principles are receiving ongoing training to make sure these changes are applied consistently and fairly across all our schools. We have a living, frequently asked questions document that will help you see what
008questions have already been asked, or you can ask your own. We are excited to partner with you as we work to make our processes and procedures for evaluation of student learning effective and easy to understand. We're proud of these updates and what they mean for our students. Grades should support learning, not limit it. These changes will help ensure that every grade your child receives is a true reflection of what they know and can do. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to your school. We're all in this together and we thank you for your continued support. Together, we're building a future for our kids. Thank you for being a part of the JCPS family. Actually, forification. Consistences. for indino parcel. [Music] expect. [Music] student. instruction. Infinite campus. Oper.ch. forific. A indigento indoes.
009Last classes. Infinite campus. Forech. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! No limit. Gracias Hotel. [Music] Welcome to Johnston County Public Schools, where innovation meets excellence, and every student is inspired to soar. With over 37,000 students and more than 5,000 dedicated professionals, we are more than just a school district. We are a family, a vibrant, growing, diverse community with one clear goal, academic excellence. Our north star, student proficiency and academic growth. And by staying true to this vision, Johnston County Public Schools has earned district-wide recognition for excellence. As our population grows, so does our commitment. With the help of our board of commissioners and dedicated stakeholders, we're building new schools, modernizing facilities, and creating innovative learning environments designed for 21st century success. This is a communitywide effort, a partnership built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for the
010future. At Johnston County Public Schools, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive in the classroom and in life. And every educator and employee deserves a career where they can grow and make an impact. We are Johnston County Public Schools, united in purpose and committed to excellence. Join us as we build the future, one student at a time. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Hey, heat. Hey, heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Today we are celebrating so much more than the solid brick
011and mortar that makes up this building. We are celebrating the opening of doors and opportunities for our children, our staff, and all of Johnston County. If you can't feel the excitement, something's wrong with you. Inside these walls, students will learn in classrooms filled with natural light, cutting edge technology. And they will have a cafeteria, auditorium, and a gym all together right here in one space where they will gather as a community for meals, performances, celebrations, and pictures that parents will take and keep for a lifetime. The unique learning and job spaces will inspire academic achievement for our students and professional growth for our staff. As impressive as this building is, and you're going to get a chance to see all of it in just a few minutes, the most meaningful aspect of Swift Creek Elementary
012will be found in the relationships that will be built here forever. [Music] This is a place where students will fall in love with learning, begin down the path of academic exploration, and eventually become leaders in this world and in our community. May this school always remind us of that possibility that when we come together with one purpose in mind, creating a bright future for our children through education. [Music] Welcome to Swift Creek Elementary School. I'm Tammy Poland and I am extremely honored to be the very first principal of this incredible school. I couldn't be more excited to have you all here for our grand opening celebration. I keep saying I need to pinch myself when I'm on my way to work in the mornings because it just feels a little bit too good to be
013true. This extraordinary space is such a gift to this community that I love so much. [Music] Hello, Johnston County families. I'm Paige Barnes, executive director of elementary education, and I'm excited to share with you some important updates to our elementary grading practices beginning this year in the 2025 2026 school year. These changes are the result of thoughtful feedback from parents, guardians, educators, and students across our community. We're making updates to ensure that grades are clear, fair, and meaningful so everyone understands how our students are learning and growing. We heard from many of you that grading could be confusing, or inconsistent, especially when students move between grade levels or schools. So, we're simplifying and aligning our grading system to bring transparency so you can clearly understand your students progress, consistency across all elementary schools, and clarity
014for students and families. Grades should be like mile markers along the journey of learning, not just a final score. They help us see where students are and how we can support them. Let's break down the updates by grade level. For grades K2, we'll continue using standardsbased grading, but students will now receive a numerical indicator from 1 to four. One stands for little to no mastery, two stands for partial mastery, three stands for meeting expectations or mastery, and four is for advanced understanding. Please note that students have met grade level expectations at a level three. This would correlate with what we used to indicate with an M. A level four goes beyond mastery to more advanced understanding while remaining focused on grade level standards. For grades K through two, teachers will use classroom observations, student work,
015and short assessments to determine whether students are progressing toward their learning goals. Student progress will be measured based on endofear expectations. Although students may not receive all instruction necessary to meet a full standard within quarters 1 and two, it is possible for some students to earn a three or four through enrichment opportunities or evidence that references the full standard. Comments will be available in Infinite Campus to express if a standard has not yet been fully taught. This is an example of a second grade math proficiency scale. Your students report card will show an indicator for the cluster titled use place value understanding and properties of operations. The proficiency scale shows you which three standards are part of that cluster and what skills your student should be able to do in order to earn a 1
0162 3 or four. You can access all proficiency scales along with other useful resources in the elementary school curriculum page of our district website. For grades 3 through 5, we're transitioning to a more familiar 10point grading scale. An A represents 90 to 100. A B represents 80 to 89. A C represents 70 to 79. A D represents 60 to 69 and an F is anything below a 60. This shift gives students and families a clearer picture of academic performance while still honoring what students are learning. Enhancements like art, music, PE, and STEM will use a three-level scale that focuses on how well students are mastering the standards, not on participation, effort, or behavior. We're committed to keeping you informed. You'll continue to receive regular updates through Infinite Campus, our online parent portal, work sent home
017and student folders, and progress reports and report cards. During the first quarter, instead of a typical progress report, you'll receive assessment data to give you an early snapshot of your child's learning. And behind the scenes, teachers and principles are receiving ongoing training to make sure these changes are applied consistently and fairly across all our schools. We have a living, frequently asked questions document that will help you see what questions have already been asked, or you can ask your own. We are excited to partner with you as we work to make our processes and procedures for evaluation of student learning effective and easy to understand. We're proud of these updates and what they mean for our students. Grades should support learning, not limit it. These changes will help ensure that every grade your child receives is
018a true reflection of what they know and can do. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to your school. We're all in this together and we thank you for your continued support. Together, we're building a future for our kids. Thank you for being a part of the JCPS family. Educas. muchific. Transparencio. Identifices. do indoctiv. [Music] Expect Fore! Foreign! Foreign! [Music] student. instruction. Infinite campus. Operencia. Inde. Fore indoor ind. particip. Infinite campus. receiving Fore! Foreign! Foreign! No limit. Gracias. Hotel. [Music] Welcome to Johnston County Public Schools, where innovation meets excellence and every student is inspired to soar. With over 37,000 students and more than 5,000 dedicated professionals, we are more than just a school district. We are a family, a vibrant, growing, diverse community with one clear goal, academic excellence. Our northstar, student
019proficiency and academic growth. And by staying true to this vision, Johnston County Public Schools has earned district-wide recognition for excellence. As our population grows, so does our commitment. With the help of our board of commissioners and dedicated stakeholders, we're building new schools, modernizing facilities, and creating innovative learning environments designed for 21st century success. This is a communitywide effort, a partnership built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future. At Johnston County Public Schools, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive in the classroom and in life. And every educator and employee deserves a career where they can grow and make an impact. We are Johnston County Public Schools, united in purpose and committed to excellence. Join us as we build the future, one student at a time. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music]
020Yeah. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat [Music] up here. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat up [Applause] here. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Music] Oh, [Music] hey. [Music] Heat up here. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Today we are celebrating so much more than the solid brick and mortar that makes up this building. We are celebrating the opening of doors and opportunities for our children, our staff, and all of Johnston County. If you can't feel the excitement, something's wrong with you. Inside these walls, students will learn in classrooms filled with natural light, cutting edge technology, and they will have a cafeteria,
021auditorium, and a gym all together right here in one space where they will gather as a community for meals, performances, celebrations, and pictures that parents will take and keep for a lifetime. The unique learning and job spaces will inspire academic achievement for our students and professional growth for our staff. As impressive as this building is, and you're going to get a chance to see all of it in just a few minutes, the most meaningful aspect of Swift Creek Elementary will be found in the relationships that will be built here forever. [Music] This is a place where students will fall in love with learning, begin down the path of academic exploration. [Applause] [Music] Heat up [Applause] here. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Today
022we are celebrating so much more than the solid brick and mortar that makes up this building. We are celebrating the opening of doors and opportunities for our children, our staff, and all of Johnston County. If you can't feel the excitement, something's wrong with you. Inside these walls, students will learn in classrooms filled with natural light, cutting edge technology, and they will have a cafeteria, auditorium, and a gym all together right here in one space where they will gather as a community for meals, performances, celebrations, and pictures that parents will take and keep for a lifetime. The unique learning and job spaces will inspire academic achievement for our students and professional growth for our staff. As impressive as this building is, and you're going to get a chance to see all of it in just a
023few minutes, the most meaningful aspect of Swift Creek Elementary will be found in the relationships that will be built here forever. [Music] This is a place where students will fall in love with learning, begin down the path of academic exploration, and eventually become leaders in this world and in our community. May this school always remind us of that possibility that when we come together with one purpose in mind, creating a bright future for our children through education. [Music] Welcome to Swift Creek Elementary School. I'm Tammy Poland and I am extremely honored to be the very first principal of this incredible school. I couldn't be more excited to have you all here for our grand opening celebration. I keep saying I need to pinch myself when I'm on my way to work in the mornings because
024it just feels a little bit too good to be true. This extraordinary space is such a gift to this community that I love so much. [Music] Hello, Johnston County families. I'm Paige Barnes, executive director of elementary education, and I'm excited to share with you some important updates to our elementary grading practices beginning this year in the 2025 2026 school year. These changes are the result of thoughtful feedback from parents, guardians, educators, and students across our community. We're making updates to ensure that grades are clear, fair, and meaningful so everyone understands how our students are learning and growing. We heard from many of you that grading could be confusing or inconsistent, especially when students move between grade levels or schools. So, we're simplifying and aligning our grading system to bring transparency so you can clearly understand
025your students progress, consistency across all elementary schools, and clarity for students and families. Grades should be like mile markers along the journey of learning, not just a final score. They help us see where students are and how we can support them. Let's break down the updates by grade level. For grades K2, we'll continue using standardsbased grading, but students will now receive a numerical indicator from 1 to four. One stands for little to no mastery. Two stands for partial mastery. Three stands for meeting expectations or mastery and four is for advanced understanding. Please note that students have met grade level expectations at a level three. This would correlate with what we used to indicate with an M. A level four goes beyond mastery to more advanced understanding while remaining focused on grade level standards. For grades
026K through two, teachers will use classroom observations, student work, and short assessments to determine whether students are progressing toward their learning goals. Student progress will be measured based on endofear expectations. Although students may not receive all instruction necessary to meet a full standard within quarters one and two, it is possible for some students to earn a three or four through enrichment opportunities or evidence that references the full standard. Comments will be available in Infinite Campus to express if a standard has not yet been fully taught. This is an example of a second grade math proficiency scale. Your students report card will show an indicator for the cluster titled use place value understanding and properties of operations. The proficiency scale shows you which three standards are part of that cluster and what skills your students should
027be able to do in order to earn a 1 2 3 or four. You can access all proficiency scales along with other useful resources in the elementary school curriculum page of our district website. For grades three through five, we're transitioning to a more familiar 10point grading scale. An A represents 90 to 100. A B represents 80 to 89. A C represents 70 to 79. A D represents 60 to 69 and an F is anything below a 60. This shift gives students and families a clearer picture of academic performance while still honoring what students are learning. Enhancements like art, music, PE, and STEM will use a three-level scale that focuses on how well students are mastering the standards, not on participation, effort, or behavior. We're committed to keeping you informed. You'll continue to receive regular updates
028through Infinite Campus, our online parent portal, work sent home and student folders, and progress reports and report cards. During the first quarter, instead of a typical progress report, you'll receive assessment data to give you an early snapshot of your child's learning. Behind the scenes, teachers and principles are receiving ongoing training to make sure these changes are applied consistently and fairly across all our schools. We have a living, frequently asked questions document that will help you see what questions have already been asked, or you can ask your own. We are excited to partner with you as we work to make our processes and procedures for evaluation of student learning effective and easy to understand. We're proud of these updates and what they mean for our students. Grades should support learning, not limit it. These changes will
029help ensure that every grade your child receives is a true reflection of what they know and can do. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to your school. We're all in this together and we thank you for your continued support. Together, we're building a future for our kids. Thank you for being a part of the JCPS family. Actually, forification. Consistences. for indino parcel. [Music] expect. [Music] student. instruction. Infinite campus. foros. forific. A indoor indoor Last classes. [Music]