As curriculum requirements, learning objectives, and institutional priorities evolve, schools may need to update their School-Specific Standards. Editing standards helps ensure that assessments remain aligned with instructional goals and that standards continue to accurately reflect expected student outcomes.
openSIS allows administrators to modify existing School-Specific Standards whenever updates are required.
Regularly reviewing and maintaining standards helps support effective standards-based grading and meaningful student assessment.
Schools may edit standards when:
Keeping standards current ensures that assessments remain relevant and accurate.
Before making changes, review:
Confirm that the standard continues to reflect the intended student outcome.
Ensure the standard is associated with the appropriate subject area.
Verify that the standard is assigned to the correct grade level.
Consider how changes may affect standards-based grading and student mastery tracking.
Go to:
Settings → Grades → School-Specific Standards
The page displays all custom standards configured within the school.
Find the standard you want to modify.
Examples:
Review the current information before making changes.
Select the Edit icon next to the standard.
The standard editing form will open.
Modify the fields as needed.
Common updates include:
Before:
Communication
After:
Effective Communication Skills
A more descriptive title may improve clarity and reporting.
Before:
General Studies
After:
English Language Arts
Updating the subject helps ensure proper curriculum alignment.
Before:
Grade 6
After:
Grade 7
Standards may be reassigned as curriculum requirements evolve.
Before:
Students communicate ideas effectively.
After:
Students communicate ideas clearly and effectively using verbal, written, and digital communication methods.
Detailed descriptions provide better guidance for assessment and instruction.
Click Save.
The updated standard becomes available immediately for future standards-based assessments and reporting.
Schools frequently update standards when instructional programs change.
Descriptions may be revised to better define mastery expectations.
Standards may need adjustment to align with accreditation requirements.
Institutions may update learning outcomes as educational priorities evolve.
Standards may be reassigned to different grade levels during curriculum reviews.
Standards should clearly describe observable student skills.
Ensure standards continue to support instructional objectives.
Descriptions should communicate expectations effectively.
Many schools review standards before the start of each academic year.
Major changes should be reviewed by academic leadership and curriculum teams.
Yes. Administrators can update standards whenever revisions are necessary.
Yes. Subject assignments can be modified as needed.
Yes. Standards can be reassigned to different grade levels when curriculum requirements change.
Yes. Updated standards will be used in future standards-based grading and assessment activities.
Well-maintained standards support accurate assessment, meaningful reporting, and effective instructional planning.