Wildcat Families,
Our students recently completed the i-Ready diagnostic assessments, which provide valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth in both reading and mathematics. After the diagnostic is complete, students are assigned an individualized pathway to support gaps in previously learned material, as well as enrichment opportunities that extend into future or above-grade-level standards. A key aspect of i-Ready is that all pathways are unique to each scholar, personalized to help ensure every student is learning at their level and moving forward. Please note that students can test out of an i-Ready pathway if they demonstrate mastery of the concepts supported by the program and complete their pathway once all remediation and enrichment requirements have been successfully met. Your students' first diagnostic score for the beginning of the year in both Math and Reading will be sent home on September 26 with their first progress report. Review these reports to better understand how your student scored across domains and what their pathway placement is.
Beginning this week, students have been participating in their i-Ready pathways. The district-wide expectation is that all students:
Pass at least two lessons per week in each subject area (Reading & Math) in about a 45-minute time block
Time and lessons will be tracked from Monday through Sunday each week.
This is considered intervention/enrichment homework, and students are encouraged to use time outside of school (before or after school) or during free time during class to complete their i-Ready minutes and lessons.
At the same time, we recognize that students may have other responsibilities or coursework. To ensure that every student has the opportunity to meet their requirement, we have built a structured advisory system:
Tuesday & Wednesday – Math i-Ready
Thursday & Friday – Reading/Language Arts i-Ready
Teachers will monitor progress weekly and redirect students who have not yet met their minutes and lesson goals.
If a student has already completed their weekly requirement, advisory time may be used for homework, tutorials, or other academic needs. However, if a student has not yet met the requirement, they will be expected to remain in their i-Ready pathway during advisory until it is fulfilled.
With both the ability to work inside i-Ready pathways outside of the instructional school day and the structured advisory time, students have the opportunity to meet the district goals for i-Ready. This dual approach provides flexibility for families while ensuring that all students receive the targeted support they need for growth and success.
i-Ready is the district’s required intervention/enrichment curriculum for all scholars and is not an optional program. We understand that this is a significant commitment, but we also recognize the power of targeted intervention in closing learning gaps and accelerating growth. By working in their i-Ready pathways, students receive personalized support that adapts to their progress and prepares them for continued success.
Campus leadership and teachers will be monitoring and tracking student engagement and success within the system. We will incorporate rewards and celebrate our scholars' continued efforts to fill academic gaps and extend their learning through the use of i-Ready.
Thank you for supporting this effort at home. Together, we can ensure that every student has the tools and opportunities they need to grow and thrive.
Rudy Reyes
Principal, Walsh Middle School