DHHS Family Guide to the Mastery Dashboard

What the numbers mean and what to do next

At Dishman Hills High School (DHHS), grades reflect what students know and can do-not how many points they collect or how much time they spend. Each course is built around specific skills called learning targets. The mastery dashboard shows how your student is doing on each target, what evidence they have turned in, and how close they are to earning credit.

The Mastery Scale

Score	What it means	Counts toward credit?
4 - Exceeding	Shows added depth or independence beyond a “3,” or applies the skill in new situations	Yes
3 - Meeting	Clear and accurate demonstration of the target	Yes
2 – Approaching	Emerging understanding; the minimum level that counts	Yes
1 – Not Yet	Evidence of understanding is below the minimum level	No
Missing	No evidence turned in after the expected date	No

These scores are levels, not percentages. A “2”  is not 50 percent; it is the minimum level that counts toward credit. Missing is not a zero, but too much missing evidence can keep a student from earning credit.

How course credit works: the 70/70 check

Each term, a course offers at least three evidence opportunities: scored assignments that count toward credit. One evidence opportunity can assess more than one target, and each target gets its own score. To earn credit, a student needs to meet both parts of the 70/70 check.

Part of the 70/70 check	What it means
Evidence opportunities	For each target, about 70 percent of its scores must be a “2” or higher. When three opportunities are offered, that means at least two out of three of them must earn a score of “2” to earn credit.
Course targets	The student must reach that level on about 70 percent of the course's targets in order to earn credit.

Turning in an assignment is not the same as earning a “2.”  Some students believe that just turning in an evidence opportunity will earn a “2.” This is not the case. They need to demonstrate evidence of understanding.  The safest path to earning credit is to complete every evidence opportunity, so each target gets another chance to reach a “2.”

Example: A lab report might assess two targets: investigation and collaboration. A student could earn a 3 on investigation and a 1 on collaboration. The dashboard shows each target as its own row, and each counts separately toward the 70/70 check.

Find What You Need on The Mastery Dashboard in Three Steps

Step	Where to look	What families can see
1	Overview	All Semester 1 and Semester 2 courses. Evidence Average is the current 1–4 mastery average. An average of 2.00 displays as C-;  below 2.00, the course may display as NC (No Credit).  Transcript Grade is the course letter grade. Select the course name under "Tab Name" to open a course.
2	Evidence Opportunity	The course, unit, assignment, subject, and target for each piece of evidence. Evaluation is the 1–4 mastery score, or Missing. When one assignment appears in several rows, it assesses more than one target.
3	Competency Performance	Each target and its description. Number Assigned is how many times the target has been assessed. Number Counting is how many of those earned a “2” or higher. For a target to count, about 70 percent of its opportunities must earn a “2” or higher.

What families can do next

• Start with any course showing NC or an Evidence Average below 2.00.
• Pick one next step: a missing assignment, a revision, or an upcoming evidence opportunity.
• Encourage your student not to skip an evidence opportunity, even after earning two qualifying scores.
• Use teacher feedback. Contact the course teacher or your student's mentor when the next step is unclear.

Family Frequently Asked Questions

What is a learning target? A target is a specific skill or learning goal the course assesses. Each course has several targets, and the dashboard tracks each one separately.

Is a score of “2” only 50 percent? No. Scores are mastery levels, not percentages. A “2” means Approaching and is the minimum level that counts toward credit.

What does Missing mean? No evidence was turned in after the expected date. Missing is not a zero, but it can keep a student from meeting the 70/70 check. Ask the teacher what can still be completed.

What is the difference between Overall Course Progress and Progress to Date? Overall Course Progress compares qualifying evidence (scores of “2” or higher) with every opportunity in the whole course. Progress to Date compares qualifying evidence with the work assessed so far. A student can show 100 percent Progress to Date and still have more of the course to finish.

Why does one assignment appear more than once? One assignment can assess more than one target. Each target gets its own row and its own score.

What are Evidence Average and Transcript Grade? Evidence Average summarizes current performance on the 1–4 mastery scale. Transcript Grade is the course letter grade, confirmed by the teacher. Final term grades are sent to Skyward.

What do Number Counting, Number Assigned, and Overall mean? Number Assigned is how many times a target has been assessed. Number Counting is how many of those times the student earned a 2 or higher. Overall is the student's current result for that target. [Confirm with staff: most recent score, highest, or average?]

Can students revise work or turn it in after the expected date? Yes, in most cases. DHHS offers multiple evidence opportunities and does not take off points for late work. Students should use teacher feedback and check with the teacher about current options for turning in or revising work.

Why might the dashboard and Skyward look different? The mastery dashboard shows detailed, current learning progress. Skyward is the official system for final grades, transcripts, and GPA.

Who should families contact? Contact the course teacher with questions about assignments, feedback, or targets. Contact your student's mentor for help reviewing progress across courses or getting into the dashboard.