2020 Syllabus

Welcome/Introduction: 

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to fourth grade. We are looking forward to a terrific year. If you have any questions or concerns as the year progresses, please contact us by phone, email or through notes in the Student Agenda.

You are an integral part of your child’s success. Together, we can make this year a wonderful experience for your child.

Academic Goals for the Year:

In reading this year our focus will be on nurturing the love of reading while developing foundation skills for reading and comprehending more complex text.

Students will be engaged in daily writing to develop the skills required to communicate clearly and effectively.

During math this year, we will provide students with a balanced mathematics curriculum that is rich in real-world problem-solving opportunities.

Through science instruction students will be engaged in activities to build a strong science foundation and help develop a full understanding of the inquiry process.

Social studies will focus on the history and culture of Kentucky, past and present.

Your child will be given a variety of opportunities to demonstrate learning through writing in all subject areas.

Daily Schedule:
8:00-8:30 Morning Procedures
8:30-9:15 Writing
9:15-10:00 Whole Group Reading
10:00–10:10 Restroom Break/Take Ten
10:10-10:55 Specials
10:55 – 11:35 Small Group Reading
11:35-12:15 Science/Social Studies
12:15-12:55 Lunch/Recess
12:55-1:50 Whole Group Math
1:50-2:00 Restroom Break/Take Ten
2:00-2:50 Small Group Math
2:50-3:15 Technology
3:15-3:25 End of Day Procedures
 

Assessments/Grades/Scale:
100-point scale (4-point scale) (2-point scale)
A- 93-100 (4) (2)
B- 85-92 (3)
C- 73-84 (2) (1)
D- 65-72 (1)
F- 0-64 (0) (0)

GRADING
 · Listed above is the grading scale that will be used to score your child’s assignments in order to communicate your child’s level of mastery of content.
· Before sending graded assessments home, students will complete Wrong Answer Analysis. This is a process where students analyze their responses and use their resources to correct any misconceptions. Questions are reviewed and discussed in class prior to making corrections independently. This practice allows students an opportunity to reach mastery of the skills or concepts taught while improving overall grades.
 · Our goal is to help students learn at high levels. We will do everything we can to help your child be successful and achieve at high levels

Homework will often be checked in class and be used as a teaching tool.

· On Friday, any missing assignments will be sent home to be completed and turned in on Monday. Failure to do so will result in recess make-ups on Tuesday.

Students are responsible for completing assignments that are missed when they are absent. For planned absences parents should contact their child’s teacher to arrange for the assignments prior to the absence. Students have the same number of days they were absent to complete make-up assignments. For example, if a child is absent for one day, the make-up assignments are due the day after they return to school. If a student is absent for 3 days, make-up assignments are due on the 3rd day after the day they return.

Communication:
 We will be communicating regularly through student agendas and emails. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher whenever you have a concern. You may call and leave a voicemail during the day; however, email is most efficient as we check it at least once a day. There are days that we do not get to check email until after dismissal, so urgent messages should be sent in with your child or call the office.

Teacher emails may be accessed through the Schools Web Page.

Expectations for Student Behavior: Check your child’s agenda daily for any notes on behavior. If there are no comments written or notes attached, then your child has turned in all work and demonstrated appropriate behavior for the day.

Notes will also be written about positive behaviors deserving of extra praise.