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Benchmarks

From Cradle to Career

We, as a community, commit to working tirelessly to ensure that ALL Northfield children meet the benchmarks below. From cradle to career, we’re dedicated to supporting the whole individual as they pursue success – from reaching educational goals to feeling connected to their communities.

As we work toward 100%, click the benchmarks below to see where we stand.

benchmark-continuumEARLY CHILDHOODELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOLBEYONDACADEMICNON-ACADEMIC Have a connection with a caring adult beyond their parents as they transitions to middle school Be ready for kindergartenExhibit physical, socialand emotional well-being in elementary schoolBe connected to the community during the early childhood yearsReport feeling connected and engaged in their high school and communityGraduate from high school with a plan to reach their full potentialExhibit physical, social and emotional well-being in high schoolHave interests, goals and a vision for the future by the end of 8th gradeBe at grade level in reading and math by the end of 6th gradeBe at grade level in reading and math by the end of 3rd gradeWe, as a community, commit to working tirelessly to ensure that ALL Northfield children will:BENCHMARKS10

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Be ready for Kindergarten

Be connected to the community during the early childhood years

ELEMENTARY

Be at grade level in reading and math by the end of 3rd grade

Exhibit physical, social and emotional well-being in elementary school

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Be at grade level in reading and math by the end of 6th grade

Have interests, goals and a vision for the future by the end of 8th grade

Have a connection with a caring adult beyond their parents as they transition to middle school

HIGH SCHOOL

Exhibit physical, social and emotional well-being in high school

Report feeling connected and engaged in their high school and community

BEYOND

Graduate from high school with a plan to reach their full potential

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