GIS Elementary Orientation 2018 - 2019

Core subjects & teaching periods per week English – 8 Lessons Mathematics – 6 lessons (G1 - 4) / 7 lessons (G5) Science – 5 lessons (G1 – 3) / 6 lessons (G4 & 5) ICT – 2 lessons Arabic Islamic Social Studies Music – 1 lesson (G1 – 4) Art – 1 lesson P.E - 2 lessons Moral Education -1 lesson Ms. Parisa

Homework Policy All HW plans are sent every Thursday. The HW is expected to be submitted on the day mentioned in the plan. It is available on school website Username and password have already been sent with the children (New parents need to collect them from the Admin.)

Circulars Circulars sent home should be read and information noted. Acknowledgement slips duly signed and handed over to the Class teachers.

English- Student Resources Grade 1 – 5 2 notebooks - Spellings/Vocabulary (#1) & Journal (#2) 1 Text book – TB/Reader 1 Reader’s notebook: NB Reading Log: Dig into Reading Student Portfolio Tablet (G4/5) Novel (G5)

Math- Student Resources Grade 1 – 5 1 Notebook Go Math Text books Math Workbook Diary of a Math Kid Student Portfolio Tablet (G4/5)

Science - Student Resources Grade 1 – 5 1 Notebook Text book Student Portfolio Tablet (G4/5)

English Assessment Students will be assessed and marked on following categories in English: Reading Listening Recitation MD Project Research Journal MAP Formative Assessment Performance task at the end of each semester Summative Assessment at the end of each semester

Math Assessment Students will be assessed and marked on following categories in Math: Mental math Problem solving skill MD Project Graded Classwork MAP Quiz Summative Assessment at the end of each semester.

Science Assessment Students will be assessed and marked on following categories in Science: Journal MAP MD Project Quiz Research Lab Activity Summative Assessment at the end of each semester.

Math Week Sunday - Math Mystery Monday - Construction Day Tuesday – Go Math! Wednesday – Unlock the Problem Thursday – Learning Stations

How does this Model work How does this Model work? CCSS The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative in the United States that details what K–12 students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade.

Teach-Assess-Reteach-Reassess Model FM: Fully Met PM: Partially met NM: Not Met

FM / PM / NM FM – 75% and above PM – 26% to 74% NM – 0 to 25%

For Example – a question has 10 marks FM – 8, 9, 10 PM – 4, 5, 6, 7 NM – 0, 1, 2, 3

Assessment Students took a screening test (English/ Math)at the beginning of the year (1st week of school). These results are starting points as well as fair indicators to gauge student previous knowledge and provides a sneak peek into their strengths and weaknesses. Formative assessments are conducted on weekly basis during the regular classes. It is for teachers to assess the knowledge learned by the students and identify weakness for timely support The marks of FA (English/Math) are recorded and tracked on the Student Feedback form in the student Portfolio/Diary of a Math kid and in the teacher tracker in the Teacher binder. Please expect the Student Portfolios after every lesson is completed. Kindly peruse through the feed back forms to track your child’s progress. When the portfolio is sent home it is mentioned in the weekly homework plan.

Assessments Students on NM status will be retaught and reassessed. If the child is on NM even after the Reteach, parent meeting will be arranged. Summative assessments will be conducted at the end of each semester. No re-test will be conducted in case of absence.

On- Going Feedback Re-Teach/ Re-Assess

On- Going Feedback

Teacher Tracker: (Teacher Portfolio) For tracking student performance in Formative

Coming from Summative Assessment Coming from both Formative and Summative Assessment

FM PM NM A+ C- F A D+ A- D B+ D- B E B- C+ C

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTs CAT 4 (Grades 3 & 4) TIMMS (Grade 4) MAP (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Using MAP data in the Classrooms: The scores assess students understanding of the CCSS/Michigan standards taught in class. How well he/she applies this knowledge in the test The RIT scores allows teachers to make informed decisions on their teaching needs in class. The students get differentiated or tailor made instructions depending on their need for growth. RIT scores will lead to Seating Plans in the classrooms

Ana Ahtam The Ana Ahtam program is an extension of the Community outreach program of GIS Elementary. To promote the spirit of giving amongst our students we need the whole hearted support from our parents to make this program a success.

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