mrs. humphrey redding school of the arts grade 4/5
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Mrs. HumphreyRedding School of the ArtsGrade 4/5
A bit about me This is my 17th year teaching I am a parent of four children ages 18, 15,
11,7 I grew up in Redding, went to school in SF
and came back to raise my family I have a BA in History, a Multiple Subjects
teaching credential, a supplemental High School History credential, an MA in Teaching and an Administrative Credential
A bit about our classroom Desks Windows Lighting Technology
Top Ten Things Employers Look for in New College Graduates The ability to work well in teams—
especially with people different from yourself
An understanding of science and technology and how these subjects will be used in real-world settings
The ability to write and speak well The ability to think clearly about
complex problems
The ability to analyze a problem to develop workable solutions
The ability to be creative and innovative in solving problems
The ability to apply knowledge and skills in new settings
The ability to understand numbers and statistics
A strong sense of ethics and integrity
Student Expectations Be on time and ready to go Be prepared with materials
1 ½” binder 1 spiral bound notebook Dividers
Replenish materials as needed Turn in work on time
10% off for late work per day late 1 day grace period for daily assignments if out
for illness
Binders Every student will receive a grade for
having their binder labeled correctly. Tab 1: Homework/Notes Home Tab 2: Math Tab 3: Language Arts Tab 4: Social Studies Tab 5: Science
Parent Expectations Aeries Wednesday Daily check of website Send me an email every now and then
just to say hi and check in with me Feel free to call me at home if there is a
pressing matter. I’m a parent also. I know that some questions answered can eliminate stress in the evening.
Language Arts Curriculum Spelling
Spelling inventory Student driven study
Grammar Write Source Sentence diagramming G.U.M.
Novels Theme based lit novels
Literature Anthology Prentice Hall
Step Up to Writing Poetry
Monthly memorization Study of Figurative Language
Social Studies Curriculum Geography Text book Literature novels Vocabulary Quizzes/tests ***Spelling counts***
Science Animal Classification Biome Rocks/Minerals Ecosystems Simple Machines
EEI curriculum Gems
WebsiteI use the website to communicate with all of my families daily. Updated homework assignments Forms (when applicable) Parent volunteer requests Classroom supply requests
Character Education Program School wide program (The Book) Students to monitor their own behaviors
w/out interrupting instruction Six Pillars of Character “Gotcha” awards
Technology Flash drive Access to email for students Power Point Microsoft Publisher ** Students will be setting technology
goals***
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