bradford woods curriculum night. welcome 4 th grade curriculum night
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Rigorous mathematical program Aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Develops critical thinking skills Addresses individual differences Written communication component Various assessment pieces Technology integrated into the program Good transition between the elementary and middle school
programs
Harcourt Publishing Mathematics Program
Math Placement Criteria ITBS (Iowa) Test Scores End of Book Test Teacher Attribute Basic Facts
Both the total points and number of students determine the grouping. The difference between Academic I and II is the pace and/or depth of the curriculum.
Math Grouping(Grades 3,4,5)
Academic 1 Students will study each concept in great depth, using a variety of enrichment activities. Pacing may be quicker, depending upon the needs of the students. (Mrs. Marshalek - 4th grade; Mrs. Miko – 5th grade)
Academic 2 Students will study each concept, using a variety of remediation and/or enrichment activities, based on the needs of the students. Pacing will also reflect the needs of the students. Test accommodations may occur. (Mr. Lundy, Mrs. Twidwell, Mrs. Dunmire – 4th grade)
All students will receive the same curriculum per grade level.
Harcourt Technology
Parents and students will have access to books and tutorial sites on-line.
BWE web page provides links to the Harcourt products and applications
Harcourt web address is http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ Students use their 6 digit number to
login:userid: na######
password: ######
Themes and Lessons
• The Storytown series is organized by Themes, Lessons, and Skills.
• Six Themes will be covered during the course of the school year.
• Each Theme is comprised of a series of Lessons. Each Lesson lasts for approximately one week and is further organized by a variety of stories, activities, and skill development focus points.
The Storytown series focuses on explicit, systematic instruction with a spiraled review of key skills. Student experience many opportunities for practice and the application of concepts. In addition, a series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include: Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)Robust Vocabulary (weekly quiz)Comprehension (Focus Skills and Focus Strategies)Fluency, Accuracy, and Reading RateGrammar and Writing Use of Dictionary and Reference Sources
Harcourt Storytown
Spelling Harcourt Spelling will drive
spelling instruction Weekly Unit Pretest on Monday, homework
due on Thursday, and test on Friday
Cursive practice
Social Studies United States Regions
Explores the five major regions of the United States, as well as the culture, economic system, and government of the nation.
Social Studies Content
Unit 1: Exploring the United StatesUnit 2: United States EconomyUnit 3: NortheastUnit 4: SoutheastUnit 5: MidwestUnit 6: SouthwestUnit 7: West
Student Achievement
• Reinforcement of Reading, Writing and Grammar skills
• Opportunity to explore additional Math concepts
• Encompasses PA Common Core expectations and skills
ScienceFour Science Units Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Space and Technology
Content Experiments Quizzes and tests - Study guides; study
skills; essay questions Research projects (Power Point)
Make-up Work Pull-outs and absences
Pull-outs and Activities
Band/Orchestra Lessons Band/Orchestra Rehearsals (no
make-up work) Chorus (no make-up work) GOAL Communication Arts Support Speech Other
Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Rehearsals
● Elective classes - not required● Students who are not at a rehearsal will be…
o participating in extension/remediation activitieso working on special projectso will NOT be scheduled for study hall-like periods
Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instrument and music every week. Chorus students need to bring their music every week.
● Band – Wednesday at 12:15● Chorus – Wednesday at 1:45● Orchestra – Wednesday at 12:15● Band and Orchestra Lessons – Monday through Friday
Band & Orchestra Lessons
● Lessons started on Monday, September 8th
● Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Semanco & Mr. Novak
● Students are to attend their lesson every week● They are to bring their instrument and music every week● They may leave for their lesson five minutes before
scheduled lesson begins● Band and orchestra students are required to make-up any
work missed while attending their lesson
District Tests
ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic SkillsJanuary 12 – 16, 2015
CogAT - Cognitive Ability Test February 2 – 6, 2015
PSSA – Pennsylvania System of School Assessment April 13 – 17, 2015 (Language Arts) April 20 – 24, 2015 (Math) April 27 – 30, 2015 (Science)
Homework Procedure
Homework requests (per handbook) Missed homework procedure – Signing
of the homework binder Communication with parents after
three missed assignments (email, phone call or note home)
Points for completion of homework
Electronic Grade Book (Tyler) and Report Cards
Four grading periods (nine weeks) On-line report cards with Tyler
Link to NA web page www.northallegheny.org and click on the link
https://grades.northallegheny.org
Navigating the North Allegheny and Bradford Woods Web Pages
Select Bradford Woods
ElementarySchool from drop-down
menu
Select Bradford Woods
ElementarySchool from drop-down
menu
Navigation of the North Allegheny and BWE web page
www.northallegheny.org
Click on Bradford Woods Elementary and then Quick Links to find information on a variety of topics.
On-Line Textbooks
Parents and students will have access to books and tutorial sites on-line. Our BWE web page provides links to the Harcourt and Scott Foresman products and applications. http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ (Math and Social Studies)http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do (Reading)
For all Harcourt books (Reading, Social Studies, Math) students use their 6 digit number to login:
userid: na###### password: ###### http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com (Science)
For Scott Foresman books they use their 6 digit number and Tigers1 for a password
Userid: NA######Password: Tigers1
Arrival Procedures
Main Entrance Primary Entrance An assistant will be at the
entrance at 8:50. Children walking or
arriving by car will enter this door at 8:50. The door will be monitored the entire time by the assigned assistant or an adult staff member.
This door will never be unlocked.
When students are arriving by bus they will enter the main door. (If they arrive by car OR walk, they will not be “buzzed” in.)
There will be two adults in the entrance – one at the outside entry door and one at the inside office hall door by red line.
Dismissal ProceduresWalkers and Pick-ups
Students will line up in the Rainbow Hall. An assistant will monitor them. Students may enter through the library OR from the LGI
end of the hallway. The “A” bus proctor will sign-out each child. The “A” bus proctor or the assistant will remain at the door
to the Rainbow Hall OR the door will be kept closed.
After School Programs
Since all doors to the building will be locked, parents should wait outside.
Students with an activity on the stage, in the gym, or in the cafeteria will be dismissed through the gym door.
All other students will be dismissed through the main entrance.
Wellness
We adhere to the District Policy #3441 regarding wellness.
We strongly discourage edible birthday treats.
Teachers may not use food as a reward. If food is planned for any class event, an
ingredient list must be submitted to the nurse 48 hours in advance.
Communication E-mail
[email protected]@[email protected]
Written note Message through office
724-935-5081