Post on 13-Jan-2016
Mrs. Hall’sMrs. Hall’s44THTH GRADE GRADE HALLSTARSHALLSTARS
Common Core/Smarter BalanceCommon Core
The state of Delaware has adopted the Common Core standards that provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn.
Standards are across the curriculum in all subject areas.
Smarter Balanced State TestingComputer based test in Spring in Reading, Math, and Social
StudiesIncorporates extended responses, performance tasks, and
critical thinking and problem solving skills.Aligns with Common Core.
Grading PolicyAll Subjects:
50% Class Work50% Tests
Any paper sent home with a number grade was counted in the grade book.
Science/Social Studies * 100%/A √ + 90%/B √ 80%/C √ — 70%/D
Daily Schedule8:20-8:40 Homeroom/Announcements8:40-9:40 Math RTI/Math9:40-10:25 Special10:30-11:30 Reading11:30-12:00 Lunch12:00-12:25 Recess12:30-1:30 Math1:30-2:30 ELA RTI2:30-3:20 Science/Social Studies3:20-3:30 Pack Up and Dismissal
Specials (9:40-10:25 a.m.)Monday P.E.Tuesday Health (1st MP)
Music (2nd MP)Library (3rd MP)Art (4th MP)
Wednesday ArtThursday MusicFriday Library
Math (8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. & 12:30-1:30)Title 1/Math Center
Intervention/EnrichmentMath Facts Games Skills Work Test Prep
ENVISIONS MATHMultiplication/Division – 7 UnitsPatterns and Place Value – 2 UnitsAddition/Subtraction – 1 UnitFractions – 3 UnitsMeasurement – 2 UnitsGeometry – 1 Unit
Language Arts (10:30-11:30 & 1:30-
2:30)
READING Whole Group InstructionSmall/Flexible Grouping and Independent Practice Includes Writing and Grammar lessons
ELA RTI – Small Flexible GroupsReading Strategy CenterReading Skill CenterWriting CenterSpelling Center
Social Studies and Science (2:30 – 3:20 p.m.)Social Studies
Civics – GovernmentHistory – Delaware and Steps to RevolutionGeography – Delaware and RegionalEconomics
ScienceInteractive, Hands-on Statewide Kits
Land and Water Electricity and Alarms Skywatchers Structures of Life
HomeworkRead AR and Agenda Book SignedReading or Grammar – NightlyMath – NightlySocial Studies/Science – As
Needed
NO HOMEWORK ON FRIDAYS!
Positive Behavior SystemStudents earn “North Stars” for modeling proper
behavior in classroom, hallway, specials, playground, and cafeteria.
REWARDSClassroom
Move the Star – End of the Alphabet Blue Star Luncheons - Biweekly
School-wide – 30 North Star Tickets At end of the month
Contact InformationEmail:
Sandra.Hall@smyrna.k12.de.us
Telephone:653-8589 (9:00 – 9:00 a.m.)
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