Sunday, 19 th June 2016 ACP English Program Grade 4 Parents’ Day

Brother Seksan Director Miss Wilairat Head of EP Department Miss Tipavadee Head of Teaching & Learning, Curriculum and Assessment English Program Leadership Thai and Foreign staff help us to understand each other’s cultures. Mr. Martin Head of EP Mr. Dave Assistant Head of EP Grade 4 Computers Miss Nuttikarn Public Relations and IT Master Chaiyasit EP Student Affairs

Grade 4 Homeroom Teachers Each class has a Thai and Foreign teacher to take care of their welfare. Miss Nuttpapaorn EP 4/2 Miss Chutima EP 4/1 Mr. Wayne EP 4/2 Grade 4 Science & Mathematics Mr. Chris EP 4/1 Grade 4 English & Health

Two Cultures Students in EP learn with Thai and foreign teachers. They keep their Thai culture, but also learn to understand Western culture. Miss Nuttikarn EP 1/3 Homeroom Teacher Miss Janice EP 1/4 Homeroom Teacher

Same Attitude and Effort High standards of behaviour and good Thai manners are expected in all subjects and for all teachers.

The EP Learner Profile

Grade 4 Rewards Students work towards individual and group rewards. Vouche rs Golden Tickets Super Tickets Group points Class Points Assem bly Shields Whole class reward s Merit Awards

Grade 4 Consequences Students face consequences for not meeting EP requirements. Routine Practice Less Serious No letter home Time Out More serious Letter home

Speaking English ONLY in class Starting soon, if your son speaks Thai in class he will attend a routine practice. After 3 times a letter will be sent home. English Only (Starts soon!)

Grade 4/1 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. This year there are four EP Skills periods. Period Time Monday Grade 4 Assembly EP SkillsChinese Morning Break CareersEnglish Lunch Break Art/Music Thai Afternoon Break – 15 Minutes Piano Tuesday Whole School Assembly English Computers (STEM) Mathematics History/Civics ScienceEP SkillsBoy Scouts Wednesday Homeroo m MathematicsEnglishScienceComputersThaiChinese Thai Skills (reading) Thursday Homeroo m MathematicsThaiEnglish PEEP SkillsClub Friday Whole School Assembly HealthMathematicsThaiScienceEnglish Social Studies EP Skills

Grade 4/2 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. This year there are four EP Skills periods. Period Time Monday Grade 4 Assembly EP SkillsCareers Morning Break EnglishMathematics Lunch Break ThaiArt/Music Afternoon Break – 15 Minutes Piano Tuesday Whole School Assembly Computers (STEM) MathematicsThaiEnglish History/Civics ScienceBoy Scouts Wednesday Homeroo m Social StudiesEP SkillsEnglishScienceComputersThai Thai Skills (reading) Thursday Homeroo m EnglishChineseMathematicsEP SkillsThaiPEClub Friday Whole School Assembly MathematicsHealthEnglish ScienceChineseEP Skills

E.P. Skills Spelling, dictation and reading are practiced in E.P. Skills 4 times a week: Learning Activities Spelling Spelling word lists, spelling games and activities, spelling test. Dictation Dictation word lists, word games and activities, dictation test. Grammar Skills Book work reviewing basic grammar Reading Reading books in groups, as a class, silent reading, and related activities. Speaking One-on-one speaking test with their homeroom teacher.

Tuesday MondayFriday Thursday Monday Every Day

iPads This year, boys in Grades 4, 5 and 6 can bring their iPad to school. We also have some school iPads for boys who cannot bring one. The iPads will be used as a learning tool in class and for extension work at home.

Edmodo and Brain Pop Every boy in Grade 4 needs to be enrolled on Edmodo and have the code to use Brain Pop. Edmodo Codes: Links, presentations, movies and quizzes on here for students to do. Brain Pop Code: fun online learning at school and home.

Grade 4 Exams and Authentic Assessment A large percentage of assessment comes from Authentic Assessment of skills as well as knowledge. Authentic Assessment Maths 150% Maths 260% Science 150% Science 260% English 160% English 270% Health/PE80% Mid-Term Exams (Tests 1 & 3) Final Exams (Tests 2 & 4) 25% 20% 25% 20% -30% -20% Authentic Assessment Presentations, experiments, discussions, speaking tests, reading skills, spelling tests, etc. Exam Week Multiple choice, short answer, essay writing, comprehension, problem solving

Grade 4 Assemblies Songs, presentations and awards…

Grade 4 Maths Practicing number skills and arithmetic. Using creatively to solve interesting Math problems.

Grade 4 Science Doing scientific investigations, researching and testing hypotheses:

Grade 4 English Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are practiced through fun and engaging topics:

Grade 4 Computers Popular iMac programs, presentations, researching the Internet, and navigating through interactive programs:

Grade 4 PE Keeping fit and learning new skills through a mixture of sport and fitness activities in P.E. class every Monday:

EP Clubs A fun and interesting choice every Thursday Period 8:

Healthy Snacks Eating healthy snacks every day!

What your son needs everyday! pencils eraser ruler highlighter glue stick scissors Writing pad coloured pencils white board marker

Textbooks and Take Home Readers