Welcome to 4 th Grade! Mrs. Owen Mrs. Stephan Ms Santamaria

Teachers Mrs. Owen  Social Studies  – Mrs. Stephan  Science  – Ms Santamaria  Health 

Math & Social Studies Grading  Homework is out of 100 points per Unit  5 points taken off for each missing assignment Everyday Math Online –  Online For Each Lesson in Every Unit Family Letters – Includes Homework Answer Key Study Links (Homework) Student Reference Book Key Vocabulary List of Books Extra Practice & Games Social Studies  New Jersey Grades based on homework and tests Missing homework remains zero until handed in by the student

Writing & Health Writing  Includes Writing Instruction & Grammar  Students are coming in as 3 rd Grade Writers but are graded as 4 th Graders Grades will be lower than what you may expect You will see growth! **Daily reading & writing homework even if nothing it “assigned” Health  Nutrition, Body Systems, Self-Esteem, Character Education, Exercise & Staying Healthy Homework assigned late grade if not handed in on time.  Missing Assignments are posted on Genesis – Will not ask for assignment after the due date. Student is responsible.

Reading & Science “Journeys” Curriculum Weekly lessons: Literature and Informational Text Selections Comprehension Skills & Strategies Vocabulary Strategies Fluency & Decoding Skills Small Group Guided Reading Weekly Tests/Unit Benchmark Evaluations Science – New Curriculum  4 Major Areas Covered: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Space & Technology Homework assigned one grade lower if one day late.

Technology District Website – School Website  For Parents Genesis –Grades & Report Card Staff  For Students Study Island Everyday Math Think Central Brainpop

Grading Grades are entered as percentages Grades are based on:  Completion of assignments (homework and class work)  Major projects, quizzes & tests Honor Roll – A’s & B’s Friday/Take-Home Folders  Should be signed & returned  Keep papers and go over Our Grading Scale % = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Below 60% = F Grades are rounded up whenever possible.

Student Responsibilities 4 th Graders are responsible for their own success Homework is placed on board daily  Copy homework in Agenda  Complete and hand in on time Come to school prepared with supplies Make up all work  Especially if class is missed for Band or G&T  If a child is absent, teachers will give all missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the work at home and return.  If students are absent for a planned, extended period of time, homework will not be given ahead of time

Other PARCC Conferences –  October 20 th – 23 th  If needed in February

THANK YOU!