• New Caney ISD Kindergarten, first and second grade students are graded using a standards-based report card. Instead of a single overall grade, a standards-based report card breaks down the subject matter into smaller “learning targets.” Each target is a teachable concept that students should master by the end of the grade level. Throughout the nine weeks, student learning on each target is evaluated and recorded and will be reported to parents on a standards-based report card. Teachers track student progress, give appropriate feedback, and adapt instruction to meet student needs.