Objectives To teach academic subjects, study skills, and technology awareness To build self esteem, confidence, and success To foster respect, responsibility, and good citizenship

Areas of Study Language Arts English Writing Reading Spelling Math Social Studies Science and Health Technology

Comprehension Vocabulary Development Story Elements Literary Forms

*sentence structure*paragraph writing *parts of speech*letter writing *diagramming sentences*creative writing *paragraph structure*journal writing *writing process*research skills *mechanics*oral speaking skills *note taking

Numeration Measurement Place value Fractions Addition Decimals Subtraction Word problems Multiplication Graphs Division

Social Studies Geography Map skills Economics U.S. History First Americans Explorers Declaration of Independence American Revolution Civil War

Scientific Investigation Living Systems Sound Light Matter Ocean Environment Changing Earth Drug Awareness Wellness

Terminology Keyboarding skills Word processing skills Internet Electronic information

Classwork & Homework Assignments are written on the board at all times and are not removed until new assignments are given. Each student has a folder where work in progress and homework are kept. Use of the Round assignment agenda is mandatory. Students are told to write their homework in their agendas. It is their responsibility to do so. Parents should check assignments nightly.

Tests, Projects and Reports Tests are announced and posted on the blackboard Reports and projects will be completed in steps and due dates will be given will in advance

Papers Papers will be sent home every Friday with a Weekly Report. The Weekly Report MUST be signed and returned WITH the papers on Monday. Papers with low grades may be redone and returned on Monday for additional credit. Students who do not return their Weekly Reports will miss recess until they do so.

These are sent home every 4 1/2 weeks after the report card. They MUST be signed and returned the next day. -October -December -March -May

November 18, :30pm - 7:30pm Conference Night

Please sign and return to school the next day. -November 12 -February -April -June

I am looking forward to working with you as a team to benefit your child.