"Literacy is the tool we use as humans to find one another,                                 so it must belong to everyone."

- Pam Allyn

Proficiency scales are broad descriptions of a student's general ability-level on a specific standard.  Teachers use assignment-specific and assessment-specific grading rubrics to determine a student's level, from 0-4, on the proficiency scale.  

Davis School District's English teachers use rubrics in grading important assignments and student efforts. This clarity provides a clear expectation of excellence for the student, with an assurance that as they master the concepts focused upon the outcome is certain and expected. Please click here for more detailed information on a sliding scale rubric as applied to a writing assignment. 

Rubrics for each of the standards are organized by grade level below. 

DESK Standards for English Language Arts

Davis English 7/8 Proficiency Scales

Davis 9/10 Proficiency Scales

Davis 11/12 Proficiency Scales

Four units (four years) of English credit are required for graduation. 
Three credits must come from the Foundation Courses and one from the Applied/Advanced Courses.  

Book Evaluation Committee

The primary purpose of the Book Committee is to review books requested by classroom teachers for approval for whole-class instruction at various levels throughout Davis School District.

We currently have four lists:

• 7+ 
• 9+
• 11+
• AP/CE/IB. Books on the AP/CE/IB books are to be used in those classes only. 

Each year we have at least a few open positions on our evaluation committee, which we advertise through schools throughout the district. If you are interested, please feel free to submit an application each year in April/May to be considered. 

• Committee Member Application
• Mission, Norms, and Procedures of the current committee
• Teachers: Submit a book for review

7+ Approved List    9+ Approved List   11+ Approved List   AP/CE/IB Approved List