1. Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night
Stetson Hills
A+ School of Excellence

2. "You are free to do anything that will contribute to your learning or the learning of others."
Student Expectations: *Treat all people with kindness and respect *Respect all property *Come to class on time prepared to learn *Listen and follow directions *Work in a way that doesn't distract others from learning *Always try your hardest to do your best It is my goal to encourage your child in a positive, supportive, nurturing environment. Consequences: Occasionally students have difficulty adhering to classroom expectations. I will give students cues and reminders to get back on task. If the child continues with the behavior the following may occur: *move student to another place in classroom *move student to another classroom *call parent / parent Severe cases may be referred to the office.

3. Character Counts Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Character counts luncheon

4. Our Daily Schedule
8:45-10: Math 10:15-11:45                                  Reading 11:50-12:30                                  Lunch 12:30-1:15                                 Special 1:15-2:15                        Writing 2:15-3:00                                     Science/Social Studies 3-3:30                                       Spelling 

5. Special Areas
Art PE
Band
Technology

6. Curriculum
The fourth grade team uses materials that Deer Valley Unified Schools has adopted that support the Arizona state standards.
Reading
Mathematics
Social Studies/Arizona History
Science
Writing

7. Writing
Students will use the writing process to publish a variety of genre-related pieces.
Expressive
Personal narratives, stories, poetry
Expository
Nonfiction writing that describes
Functional
Directions, recipes, letters, thank-you notes, invitations
Persuasive
Advertisements, paragraphs
Literary Response
Journal entry, book review
Research
Informational report

8. Reading Stetson Hills uses the Harcourt reading program.
Center activities that support curriculum
Weekly tests

9. Mathematics Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVision

10. Science *Standards supported with FOSS curriculum.
*Inquiry process embedded in each theme:
*Landforms
*Environments
*Electricity/magnetism
*Water/weather
*Other standards supported with supplemental materials.

11. Social Studies/Arizona History
Harcourt Social Studies/ Arizona textbook.
Focus on geography, history and government from early civilizations to present.

12. Standards-Based Practices
Deer Valley Unified School District supports the use of standards-based practices.
What are standards-based practices?
The purpose of Standards-Based Practices (SBP) are to measure a student’s performance and product against defined grade level expectations. In using SBP, grades reflect what a student knows and can do, as outlined in the Arizona State Standards. Teachers in Grades K–8 will base report card grades on academic achievement only.

13. Stetson Hills Three Areas of Focus Regarding Grading Practices
Avoid Recording Zeros 
Zeros skew the grade to a point where accuracy is distorted.  Avoiding zeros helps students take responsibility for their learning and be held accountable for missing work.
Allow Multiple Attempts at Mastery
Students learn at different rates.  Allowing multiple attempts (up to two) to show mastery encourages students to do their best and represent their actual level of mastery. 
Avoid Non-Academic Factors 
Grades communicate student achievement in relationship learning standards; students' grades will not be reduced or inflated due to student behaviors outside of the standards.  

14. What do grades mean?
Grades are a way to communicate with students and parents how a student is doing in relation to the
Arizona state academic standards
A+ through A / Primary grade of E (Excellent)
Student is showing a high level of mastery, exceeding the standards. 
B+ through C / Primary grade of S (Satisfactory)
Student is showing a good level of mastery, approaching to meeting mastery, in the state standards.
C- through F / Primary grades of N (Needs       Improvement) & U (Unsatisfactory)
Student is falling far below or approaching mastery of standards.  
Continued missing or late assignments may result in a parent/teacher/student conference to develop a plan for success in meeting the standards

15. Powerschools *On-line grade book for parents to access.
*Need a username and password to log-in.
*Your child’s code is the same as last year.
*If you have misplaced your information, you can stop by the front office to get another copy. (You will need i.d.)
*Every attempt will be made to update grades weekly.

16. Fourth Grade Field Trips
Field trips support the Arizona standards.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Arizona State Capitol Building Museum/Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza
Movie – environmental movie – Disney
Harkins theatre

17. Scholastic Book Orders
Your child will have an opportunity to order books and software at a reduced rate through Scholastic Book Company.
Monthly selections.
Easy on-line ordering available or order through your child’s teacher.

18. Thank you for visiting!