Families
In Federal Way Public Schools, our move to Standards Based-Education will transform the way your student will learn.
As a parent or guardian, you can expect to better understand exactly what your student is learning and how he or she is progressing toward specific learning goals.
You may have many questions about our transition to Standards-Based Education, and this is the place where you will find many answers. Please follow the links below to find SBE information that’s relevant to your child’s grade level.
Not sure what a learning target or power standard is asking? Click Here to see a list of Math and Science Power Standards linked to instructional videos!
K-5
Whether they are just entering school or well into their school experience, your elementary-age students will benefit from many years in the SBE system. Learn more »
6-8
As they transition out of elementary school and prepare for high school, middle school students will benefit from the SBE’s clear learning targets. Learn more »
9-12
As they build their important academic record and prepare for life after graduation, high school students will complete their secondary education with the built-in rigor of SBE. Learn more »
Power Standards and Learning Targets
Power standards were identified from state and national standards by teams of K – 12 Federal Way teachers, principals, and instructional coaches. The criteria used to identify the most essential power standards included:
- Endurance: Standards that provide students with knowledge and skills beyond a single test date.
- Leverage: Standards that provide knowledge and skills that will be valuable in multiple disciplines or content areas. For example, non-fiction writing prepares a student not only for writing but science, social studies, etc.
- Readiness: Standards that provide knowledge and skills for success in the next grade or level of instruction.
Power standards went through two phases of review, feedback and revisions.
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