Curriculum Night 2017-2018

Academics | Partnership | Leadership | Innovation Mission ASU Preparatory Academy is an innovative K-12 charter school where teachers, students and families share the same goal – college graduation. Our mission is to provide premium environments for learning, helping all students become innovative leaders and problem solvers who are prepared for success in college and their preferred careers. Arizona State Common Core Standards Cambridge Curriculum Academics | Partnership | Leadership | Innovation

What are the goals of tonight? Learn about Data Notebooks Gain an overview of our curriculum Buy into the class economy system Learn about ways parents can support students’ academic success this year.

Student Data Notebook Students will track their own learning in all core content areas Student component :They will set goals & track them every quarter. Teacher component will include data Examples: Pre/Post Test in particular concept that needs to be mastered by grade level per quarter and or year Formative assessment – an informal way teachers check for understanding and are therefore able to give students feedback. This also guides teacher instruction on grade specific concepts.

Tracking My Own Learning Example of a Student Learning Goal Math- Understand and use decimals and percents My score at beginning: 2- My Goal: 3 By: Nov. 30

Student Reflection Students will share their data notebooks with parents at ILPs. Great way to make sure that every student is reflecting on his/her learning Student buy-in Student self- accountability Student celebration

Class Goals Every class will create a mission statement & display it Every class will create a class goal Class will track and display goal together.

What instructional level is my student working on? Each student receives instruction at his or her academic level. Teachers will provide rigorous instruction that challenges students.

Literacy DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Guided Reading Daily 5

DRA Benchmark assessment designed to systematically observe, record, and evaluate change in a student’s reading over time. Provides information that determines a student’s independent reading level.

Guided Reading Small Group Guided Reading Instruction: 2 to 4 times per week Important reading strategies Formative assessment BIG 5 Reading: Letter Naming Phonemic Awaremess Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension

Daily 5 Read to Self Work on Writing Word Work Listen to Reading First few weeks: we are focusing on increasing student stamina to work independently during Read to Self. Work on Writing Word Work Listen to Reading Read With Technology

Math Instruction Programs Used In 3rd and 4th Grade My Math Engage New York

Math Instruction Topics Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations in Fractions Geometry Measurement and Data

Project Group Arizona Branches of Government U.S. Symbols and Monuments Map Skills Weathering Circuits and Magnets Rocks and Minerals Animal Adaptations Light and Sound Energy

Homework Homework will be assigned on Friday and due the following Friday Read 25 min every night IXL (online), (20 min each skill) Multiplication Facts Spelling and Sight Words

Homework Homework Form Word list will be on back

Expectations by December Literacy Benchmarks/Standards: DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Level: ____34__ (Third Grade) ____40__ (Fourth Grade) Writing Standards: Students will be able to write a response to literature and an expository essay in a five paragraph format. Math Standards: Students will have their math facts mastered and will have mastered place value concepts.

Expectations by May Literacy Standards: DRA level ___38/40__ (Third Grade) Writing Standards: Students will be able to write informational and narrative writing pieces in the form of a minimum of a 5 paragraph organized writing piece. Math Standards: Students will be able to choose the correct operation to solve multi-step word problems.

Ways to Support Students Building Responsibility: Help children understand and take responsibility for the consequences of their choices. (Negative & Positive) Reading to Your Child: Homework: Its important to spend time learning about what your child is learning in school and reinforce it through completing homework. Positive Education: Demonstrate a positive attitude about education to your child.

Technology In The Classroom Some teachers will be incorporating plickers into their lessons for assessment.

Classroom Economy We first went over what an economy is, and what their job as a student would be. Students also signed a contract agreeing to the terms of their job.

Classroom Economy Then we discussed possible credits and debits. We then practiced adding credits and subtracting debits in our accounts.

Classroom Economy Instead of a behavior chart, students will bring home their balance sheet for the week to be signed by their parent or guardian. When it is returned signed they transfer the balance to their savings account. E = no debits M = 1-3 debits A = 4-6 debits F = 7 + debits

Classroom Economy Each Friday students will have the chance to purchase class passes. However, we are encouraging students to save up for the movie event we will have at the end of 1st Quarter.

PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* Drop off does not begin until 7:45am. Please do not drop students off in the parking lot. If you do not wish to use the Drive Line drop off, you MUST park your car and walk your student to the playground crosswalk. ROUND ABOUT TRAFFIC FLOW ONLY Kindergarten students may enter through the front office. As you exit our parking lot, stay to the LEFT which will keep you on the inside lane of the round about. This will prevent you from getting stuck in the pick up line (on the right side nearest the curb). Teachers, please be sure to give parents examples during curriculum night of parking lot offenses - parking in handicap spots without a proper placard or license plate, parking in the electric car charging spots, blocking entrances and exits, parking against curbs that aren’t spots, stopping in the middle of traffic to drop kids off OR to let out anyone. They MUST park. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS.  Thank you! As you are waiting to drop off and pick up, please be sure not to block the driveways on the south west side of the campus. This is where our Preschool families are dropping off. This year we have implemented a parking lot monitor to ensure the safety of all students. Incidents will be recorded and you will be contacted by administration after repeat offenses.

Things to Turn In! Google Apps Permission Form Parent Sheet for Class Economy Book Box completely reinforced with duct tape

Remind 101 Receive reminders and announcements by text message from your child’s classroom teacher. We have handouts with the directions to sign up.