1. 4th Grade Parent Orientation
Welcome!
4th Grade Parent Orientation

2. Reading and Language Arts
Vocabulary Test-Thursday
DOL quiz & Comprehension test-Friday
(open book)
Literature Logs
Teacher directed and silent reading
English grammar, parts of speech, sentence structure
Specific Writing Assignments pertaining to common core standards

3. Social Studies Every day for 45 min. New Common Core Standards
Quizzes assigned as needed- see assignment book
TN Ready Assessment to be announced

4. Math Math Review daily Consumable Textbook Problem Solving Journal
focus on showing your work using models, equations, & explanations
Math Review quizzes- Friday
Homework sent on Monday & due Friday
No calculators until after Christmas

5. Science Every day 45 minutes Science Fair
Hands on experiments in class
Science Review Quizzes on Friday
Homework assigned Monday due Friday
TN achievement test created by Pearson (paper and pencil)

6. Assigned Monday due Friday DOL spiral to study
Homework
Assigned Monday due Friday
Language Arts and Reading as needed
DOL spiral to study
Math and Science Journal to study
Extra practice- math consumable textbook
30 minutes reading per night- basal reading on Monday nights
Due first thing on Friday morning

7. Great tool for communication
Assignment Book
Great tool for communication $4

8. Assignments
If a student is absent it is their responsibility to get their missing assignments
Students must turn in ALL assignments on time- consequence study hall until work is completed

9. 2 Checkpoints:
Sept Oct. 16
Nov. 30 – Jan. 8

10. Grading Scale A 93-100 B 85-92 C 75-84 D 70-74 Writing (N;P)
Mid-term report sent home each quarter on Wednesdays, please sign and return by Friday.

11. Daily Schedule
8:05 – 8:15 Morning Routines 8:15 – 10:25 Switch 10:25 – 10:30 Snack 10:30 – 11:45 Homeroom 11: :15 LUNCH 12:15 – 12:45 Recess 12:45 – 1:45 Science or Social Studies 1:45 – 2:45 RELATED ARTS 2:45 – 3:15 Pack up & Read Aloud

12. Track Rules Stay in designated area (away from road)
Tennis shoes required (no cleats)
No leaving without permission
No tackle sports
May bring personal equipment if approved
Stay off of and away from rocks and sticks
***If raining please bring change of clothes or shoes***

13. Miscellaneous Morning Arrivals– Gym until 8:05 Study Hall
Discipline related takes away recess
not finishing work/ homework
Students will sit outside on track during recess
Communication
Parent Conferences: Mondays & Tuesdays in Sept. (team teachers)
&
Classroom Websites- Weebly
Snacks
Healthy
No colored drinks
Gum is allowed as long as it stays in their mouth
School Materials Fee- $20
Class t-shirt

14. Before you leave…
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