1. Fourth Grade Curriculum Night
KID PRESIDENT

2. Daily Schedule
8:20-8:30 First Bell; Morning Routine 8:35 - 9:20 Special area 9: :15 Block one 11: :40 Lunch 11: :00 recess 12:00-12:45 DI/Lab 12:50 – 2:45 Block two 2:48 Dismissal

4. Student Planners/Homework
Students record all homework and important dates/reminders in their planner
Homework is an extension of the learning experiences children have during the instructional day
Daily HW in Language Arts will be a participation grade
Daily HW in Math will be a participation grade
Science/Social Studies homework is graded on occasion
Please sign planners nightly
Please DO NOT sign a blank planner
Problems with Behavior and/or Work/Study
may be written in planner or chart

5. All homework is on the board for students to copy into their planners.
Homework break down
Reading – A.R., Written Response
Math – As Needed
Science – As Needed
Social Studies – As Needed
All homework is on the board for students to copy into their planners.

6. Behavior/Work Study Skills
Fourth Grade teachers have very high expectations for behavior
Daily Behavior/Work Study habits contribute to weekly/term grades
Students receive reminders; if problems continue, their charts will be marked
Performance Codes
E= Very consistent demonstration S= Consistent demonstration N= Inconsistent demonstration
BEHAVIOR
WORK/STUDY SKILLS
1. Follows Rules
5. Works cooperatively
2. Demonstrates self-control
6. Works independently
3. Respects adults and peers
7. Exhibits on-task behavior
4. Handles conflicts and problems
appropriately
8. Completes assignments
9. Follows directions

7. BEHAVIOR/ASSIGNMENT CHART
Students will receive a weekly chart to keep track behavior and work/study skills.
The behavior chart is used to facilitate our reward system. Students can earn lunch in the classroom and coupons for various activities.
Each student receives a new chart every Friday. The charts are sent home in the Friday folders. Behavior and Work/Study grades are marked on the Weekly Performance chart inside the Friday folder.

9. Friday folder
Go home each Friday with graded/important papers, reminders, Behavior Chart
Sign the weekly performance chart and keep the small white behavior chart at home.

10. Grading Scale 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below-59% F
THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN ANY SUBJECT PER OUR ADMINISTRATION.

11. Grade Breakdown Language arts 55% assessments/Projects 25% Quizzes
10% CW/HW
5% A.R. reading Quiz average
5% A.R. Reading Goal %

12. Grade Breakdown CONTINUED
Math
50% Assessments
30% Quizzes
20% CW/hW
Science
80% Assessments
20% Classwork/homework
Social Studies
100% assignments

13. Gradebook Website: http://parentportal.leonschools.net/
Check grades each week
You can even set up reminders on Gradebook to notify of changes in your child’s grades.
Students will be required to log-in to check grades and progress.

14. 4th Grade language arts
Reading series: WONDERS and Ready Reading
Addresses Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS)
Comprehensive curriculum that includes comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, grammar, fluency, writing, and spelling

15. 4th Grade language arts WONDERS
2 Textbooks (Reading/Writing Workshop and Literature Anthology)
Your Turn Practice Workbook
WONDERS online VIA cLASSLINK
READY
1 Wokbook

16. Accelerated Reader
Students will work toward individual goals (School wide focus on number of words read)
Incentives awarded at the end of nine weeks for students meeting their goals
Tests may not be taken after school
Parents may view progress from home, but tests may not be taken from home
Home Connect

18. Ready Math More in depth instruction
6 Units – Average of 1 lesson per week
Every lesson has a quiz
Each unit has an assessment

19. Multiplication
it is imperative that your child knows their multiplication facts fluently.
Please practice with your students.
Starting September 8th, students will receive a weekly quiz grade on their timed multiplication quizzes.
Starting Thursday, students will be required to complete all 100 problems on the Time and sign homework.

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22. Science Nature of Science Life Science Physical Science
The Practice of Science
The Characteristics
of Science
The Role of Theories,
Laws, Hypotheses &
Models
Life Science
Heredity & Reproduction
Interdependence
Physical Science
Properties of Matter
Changes in Matter
Forms of Energy
Energy Transfer &
Transformations
Motion of Objects
Earth Space Science
Earth Structures
Earth in Space in Time

23. Social Studies
This year 4th graders will study the "Great State of Florida".
In addition we also study:
- Celebrate Freedom Week
- Constitution Day
- Civics Education
- Black History & Women’s History Months

24. Field Trips Blended lives November 17th Manners luncheon February 9th
EPCOT April 27th
Field Trips

25. CLASSLINK

26. Your child’s student number is both their user name and password.
Student numbers
will be passed out with
Pinpoint Information

27. This is an example of what your child’s dashboard will look like
This is an example of what your child’s dashboard will look like. From here they have access to all of the programs that we use at school.

28. Special Area 6 Day Rotation of PE, Music, Art, and Guidance
Special Area Teachers:
Laurie Cox PE
Brian Dobie PE
Nick Gonatos PE
Ashley Mayo Guidance
Carole Hull Music
Debra Menacof Art

29. Importance of Home-School Connection
Check your child’s Weekly Report/Planner
Talk to your child about his or her work/learning
Stay informed—When in doubt, check it out!
Teacher webpage
Thank you so much for coming!