Glossary

Higher-level classes like AP, IB, or dual enrollment. Students can earn college credit while still in high school.

How often students come to school. If 9 out of 10 students come to school each day, the attendance rate is 90%.

A list that tells parents what they can do to help their child at school. It explains what parents are allowed to ask for.

When teachers understand different cultures and know how to work well with all kinds of students.

ll the things students learn at school, like math, reading, science, and social studies. Schools can make their own curriculum or choose from a wide range of options.

Data about the students at a school, like what races they are, if they are low income, if English is their native language, or if they qualify for special education services.

Data that shows how many students get suspended, expelled, or receive other disciplinary actions.

A person at school whose job is to help families. They answer questions and make sure families feel welcome.

Books and lessons that are right for a student’s age. First graders get first grade books, not third grade books.

The steps parents follow when they have a problem with the school and want to fix it.

Someone who helps people talk to each other when they speak different languages.

When a student knows what they should know for their grade

How much a student’s skills improve over time

A way to handle problems focused on repairing harm rather than giving punishment

Extra help that some students get when they have trouble learning or need different kinds of support.

When teachers change how they teach to help each student learn better

When schools understand that some bad things might have happened to students and try to help them feel safe and supported.