FWIW, my DS (grade 2) has lagged behind in his literacy and achieved a D on his last report. I was contacted by the school well prior to receiving his report card and I have been invited to attend numerous meetings with his class teacher, the literacy specialist teacher and the head of literacy learning. In each meeting, it has been explained to me what level my DS is at in terms of his literacy, what the expected level is at that time of year, what measures are currently being undertaken to assist my DS with his literacy and what the future plan of assistance is. My DS is not lagging a great deal, he is slightly behind the expected level. I am very pleased with the way that the school is assisting my DS, giving me direction in the best way to assist him and keeping me informed of his progress. I would expect- and accept- nothing less.
I agree with this so much!! This is the important stuff. Clear steps to help the student do their very best. There are some great ideas here for you to take to your meeting