presented by: mr. herman ms. cheeley ms. thomas a lways r eaching e xcellence (excellence in...

18
Presented by : Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas Always Reaching Excellence (excellence in everything)

Upload: christiana-morrison

Post on 19-Jan-2016

213 views

Category:

Documents


1 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Presented by:

Mr. Herman

Ms. Cheeley

Ms. Thomas

Always Reaching Excellence (excellence in everything)

Page 2: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Standards Based Report Cards Common Core GPS (English/Language Arts and Math) Georgia Performance Standards (Science and Social

Studies) Homework Policy / Agenda 4th Grade Discipline Plan / Scholar Dollars Attendance Fountas & Pinnell IKAN/GloSS Infinite Campus Communication Helpful Websites

Curriculum Night

Page 3: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Academic Performance Level:

4’s = exceeding 3’s = meeting2’s = progressing1’s = emerging0’s = critical need

Only the standards are listed on the report card. For example:•Names positive character traits of historical figures & government leadersYour child may score a 3 for this standard after mastering 1 historical figure (i.e. Christopher Columbus), but may score lower or higher under this standard for a different historical figure (i.e. James Madison)

Page 4: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

In Reading /Language Arts/Writing, students will learn:

The conventions of standard EnglishIdentify author’s purpose, voice & explain how it impacts the experienceDemonstrate understanding of figurative languageHow to write different texts for various purposes (narrative, informational, and opinion pieces)How to conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic

Note: Science and Social Studies will be integrated during ELA time.

Page 5: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Unit 1: Whole Numbers, Place Value and Rounding in Computation

Unit 2: Multiplication & Division of Whole Numbers

Unit 3: Fraction Equivalents

Unit 4: Operations with Fractions

Unit 5: Fractions and Decimals

Unit 6: Geometry

Unit 7: Measurement

Page 6: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

* Life ScienceEcosystemsFood web/ChainAdaptation-survival/extinction

* Earth ScienceStars and star patternsSolar SystemWeather-data & forecasting

* Physical ScienceLightSoundForce, mass, and motion (simple machines)Effects of gravity

Page 7: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Unit 1: Connecting ThemesUnit 2: Discovery of North AmericaUnit 3: Colonization of North AmericaUnit 4: Forming a New NationUnit 5: Challenges of a New NationUnit 6: Expansion of a New NationUnit 7: Our American GovernmentUnit 8: Being a Responsible Spender by Learning from Our Past

Historical FiguresNative American TribesChristopher ColumbusJuan Ponce de LeonHenry HudsonJacques CartierKing George IIIGeorge WashingtonBenjamin FranklinThomas JeffersonJohn AdamsJames Madison

Page 8: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

• Read for a minimum 20 minutes daily• Practice First in Math • FIM Apple/Android App• Other assigned homework assignments /

projects• Please sign agenda nightly

Homework is a key part of student success. It is an excellent way to

reinforce skills and concepts taught in the classroom.

Page 9: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

SafeOrganizedAccountableRespectful

When positive behaviors are noticed throughout the building, faculty and staff will give the student’s SOAR card a hole punch. Students meeting the required number of punches at the end of the week will be rewarded with a treat.

Routines and rituals will be taught and followed daily to build a positive learning environment. However, if students do not follow the classroom rules, the following steps will be taken:   1.Verbal Warning2.Note in the agenda/deduct Scholar Dollar3.Opportunity room/contact parent4.Office Referral

Page 10: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

What is it? Rewards system generated to

encourage students to do their best academically, socially, and to become overall great leaders!

Students track their own payments/deposits in their binders.

Students receive rewards monthly.

Page 11: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Students MUST be in class by 7:45 to be marked present.

Students arriving after 7:45 must be brought into the front office for check in by parent/guardian.

If there is a change in transportation a signed note from the parent must be provided or teachers will follow the original transportation routine for your child.

Page 12: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Instructional Level Expectations for ReadingKindergarten: B-DFirst Grade: D-JSecond Grade: J-MThird Grade: M-PFourth Grade: P-SFiftth Grade: S-VSixth Grade: V-YSeventh Grade: Y-ZEigth Grade: +Z

Click here to access the F&P chart

Page 13: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

4th Grade GloSS Expectations

At Risk: Stages 0-3

Cause for Concern: Stages 4 & 5

Achieving At/Above Expectations: Stages 6 &7

High Achievers: Stage 8

Page 14: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Parents can view grades online via Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.

If you haven’t already done so, please contact Ms. Mays in the front office for your log in information.

Click here to access Infinite Campus

Page 15: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

Open communication between home and school is extremely vital in your

child’s success!

• Email / Phone call• Write a note in your child’s agenda• A.R.E Website• Schedule a conference when needed• Remind101

Page 16: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)

http://www.gadoe.org/Pages/Home.aspx https://www.georgiastandards.org/

Pages/default.aspx http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/

Page/39501

Page 17: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)
Page 18: Presented by: Mr. Herman Ms. Cheeley Ms. Thomas A lways R eaching E xcellence (excellence in everything)