Curriculum
LANGUAGE ARTS•Writing & Reading in various genres•Cursive •Grammar & Spelling•Vocabulary
SOCIAL STUDIES•California Indians•Communities•Government
SCIENCE•Earth Science•Ecosystems/Living Things•Matter & Energy
MATHMultiplicationFurther addition, subtraction & introduction to divisionPlace value into ten thousandsRounding & LOTS MORE!!!
INTERVENTIONINTERVENTION
Once we are familiar with your child on an Once we are familiar with your child on an individual level, our grade level will be individual level, our grade level will be collaborating to deepen their skills in particular collaborating to deepen their skills in particular areas. We will be focusing on those skills for brief areas. We will be focusing on those skills for brief periods of time each day , which will help periods of time each day , which will help strengthen their weaknesses. strengthen their weaknesses.
Why were the
standards written and
how will students
benefit from them?
The Common Core standards were
designed to make sure that students gain a
more in-depth mastery of the knowledge and
skills they will need to succeed and compete
in the global workforce. Who developed the standards?
The standards were developed by education leaders, teachers, principals and parents. They are State standards, not a federal government curriculum.
What can parents/guardians do to help their children?
Be sure your child attends school on time every day.
Make sure your child gets enough sleep every night.
Make reading and writing family priorities.
What is PBIS ?
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support • School-wide Universal Expectations in place• School provides explicit behavior
instruction• Staff consistently acknowledges and
corrects behavior• Staff thoughtfully applies and evaluates
consequences with a focus on rehabilitation
Our Class Rules
Our class recites the following rules daily :1. Be SAFE!2. Be ORGANIZED!3. Be ACCOUNTABLE!4. Be RESPECTFUL!And if all else fails…5. Keep your dear teacher happy!
”Setting the stage to SOAR to success!”
Rewards and Behavior Chart
Rewards– Class rewards – Individual rewards
(class money that can be used at the class store)
– Feather Falcon Awards
– Verbal praise!!!
Behavior ChartSuper Star- 2 Falcon
FeathersExcellent Effort- 1 Falcon
FeatherReady to Learn- No cards in
pocketMake Better Choices- 1 card
in pocketTeacher’s Choice- 2 cards in
pocketParent Contact- 3 Cards in
Web based program which tracks students’ behaviors easily and efficiently.
See handouts in the folder
One student will be chosen each week to be our Star Student.One homework pass will be given.“Strikes” can be given resulting in loss of privileges.He/she will have many responsibilities:
1. fill out personal info. to share 2. teacher helper3. teach a lesson to class (Mondays)4. cheers/pledge/calendar/rules5. line leaderMANY MORE
Star Student
FCE Homework PolicyAdopted 2014 to Support Common Core Standards and Instruction
Purpose: Homework shall: *Promote effective communication to parents and families about
classroom instruction. *Serve as practice, extension and reinforcement of skills taught
in class and be at the student’s level of independence. *Only be given as needed as determined by teacher informal and formal assessment.
Activities: Expect: *Technology-Based Activities (web-based programs). *Not all assignments to be worksheets or completed written
products. *Multiple day assignments that are project-based with integrated standards to support Common Core Units of Study.
Grading: School-Wide Aligned: *Credit/No Credit *Teacher only reviews more difficult items/questions in class.
*Teacher gives timely feedback to student about assignment/project.
What Homework?
• Given out on Mon. and collected on Fri.
• Upcoming information listed• AR scores reported periodically• Please sign at the bottom of the
page.
Attendance• It is very important that students be at school everyday.
Unless your child is ill or there is a family emergency he or she needs to come to school. Even consistent tardies can affect their performance & grades in class as our work day begins immediately. All work from absences will need to be made up.
• If you know your child is going to be out, please let me know in advance so that I may gather your child’s work before he/she leaves.
• The school rewards those students with perfect attendance each month.
What if I am Absent or have Missing Work?
• Absent & Missing Work Policy– One extra day per absence. If not turned in, extra
copies will not be given.– Some work may need to be completed in class (i.e.
tests, quizzes)– Occasionally we will send tests home. Please only read
the directions to your child and allow them to complete the test independently.
– Missing work will only be given one time. If work is lost or not returned, more work will not be given nor will extra credit be offered.
Forms of Communication
• E-mail on a consistent manner • Parent-teacher conferences• Parent Portal (A new program will be available soon.
Sign up in the office and be able to see your child’s current grades at any time)
• Referrals• Positive notes• Sign up Genius• Progress Reports • Helpful Websites (see handout)
Grading• Beginning in third grade, students will receive letter
grades. These percentages will be used to figure academic grades: 100-98 A+ 97-94 A 93-90 A-
89-87 B+ 86-84 B 83-80 B-79-77 C+ 76-74 C 73-70 C-69-67 D+ 66-64 D 63-60 D-
59-below F
• Grade Book Breakdown Language Arts & Math: 60% Tests and 40% Class Work
(Accelerated Reader is 10% of the Class Work) Social Studies & Science 40% Tests, 60% Class Work
Grade Reports• Progress Reports at the 6 week mark• Report Cards given at the
end of each semester• Parent portal for
“Illuminate” will be avail.
AR Expectations
• See handout• Accelerated Reader will make up 10% of your child’s overall
reading grade.• Students will have weekly goals based on their individual
reading level.• Reading levels are determined by STAR test taken at the
beginning of each trimester. • Students who meet bi-weekly goal will receive class money
and every twelve weeks a Popcorn Party!• Library books need to be brought home and returned every
day.
Parent Helpers• If your schedule allows time for you
to be in class or to do work at home, your help would be much appreciated.
• We all benefit from your help! • Consistency is key!• We like to be prepared for you!
Classroom Supplies
• Already Sharpened Pencils• Kleenex• Baby Wipes/Anti Bacterial
Wipes• Class store items (CHEAP)• Glue Sticks
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