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The goal of 75% of PLTs using assessment data to target specific areas reflecting student weakness and advancement was met in the first semester (84%) of 2019-20. However, only 63% were observed doing so (during the pandemic) in the second semester.  \nFurthermore, the school’s goals related to improving stakeholder views on grading were met in 2020-21 based on the input from teachers and students but were mixed for parents. Parent focus groups conducted in Fall 2021 revealed some parent confusion on how to interpret grades and use information from report cards.  \nEvidence of improving student ownership of learning measured through student survey responsesand the teacher-reported use of digital portfolios, was strong. In 2019-20, 89% of teachers reported students using digital portfolios, surpassing the goal of 60% . Over half of students (57%) in 2019- 20 and close to two-thirds (72%) in 2020-21 felt like they ‘had a say about what happens to them at school.  \nTable 2  \nTwo of four implementation goals were met in 2020-21. 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