This will be the first year DS8 will get a graded reprort card. Last year it was one of those proficiant kind of cards. The teachers cannot give exceeds or proficiant at the 1st part of the year because they have not taught the material yet. DS already knew the material, but we decided not to fight this battle, and placed no emphasis on report cards. We pushed more on turning in work asked for, getting along well, and participation. This year with grades, things may change.