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Curriculum NightCurriculum Night

2011/2012

7:45-8:15: Morning work 8:15-9:00: Reading 9:00-9:45: Writing/LA 9:45-10:35: Social Studies/Science10:35-11:50: Math 11:50-11:57: Prepare for lunch11:57-12:45: Lunch/Recess 12:45-1:35: Specials 1:35-2:30: Science/Social Studies

Character traitsSettingThemePlotCompare and contrastText structureSummarizingSteps in processMain idea and detailsFact and opinionGraphic sourcesParaphrasingAuthor’s purposeVisualizing

READING

Refer to curriculum handbook for more detailed information about all subjects.

Social

Studies

Native American Cultures 1st.

European Exploration 1st.

Colonial American 2nd.

Road to Revolution 2nd.

Revolutionary War 3rd.

The New Nation 3rd.

Western Expansion 3rd.

Reform Movements 4th.

Personal Finance 4th.

•Process SkillsThe Scientific Method

•Earth ScienceWater cycle, Weather, Solar system, Moon

•Physical ScienceLight , Sound, Force & motion, Simple Machines

•Life ScienceEcosystems, Food Chains/Webs, Adaptation,Survival, and Extinction

*Basic Facts Proficiency!

Number Sense 1st. Data Analysis 1st. Coordinate system 1st.

Multiplication 2nd. Measurement/Weight 2nd. Mult./Division 2nd. Order of Operations 2nd.

Decimals/Fractions 3rd

Plane Figures 3rd. Measurement/Angles 3rd.

Solid Figures 4th

Algebra 4th

•Safety

•Personal Care

•Disease Prevention

•Tobacco, Alcohol, & Other Drugs

•Nutrition

•Emotional Expression & Mental Health

•Family Life

•Applied Anatomy and Physiology (digestive system)

Board of Education Grading Scale

A = 90-100B = 80-89C = 74-79D = 70-73

U = Below 69

Progress Reports will be sent home the 4th or 5th week into the grading period. Please sign and return them.

•Report Cards are sent home at the end of every nine week grading period. The envelope must be signed and returned.

• Grading percentages: All other subjects- 50%

Tests/Quizzes 46% Daily

Work 4%

Benchmarks

We expect every student to complete classwork and homework in a timely manner. We give students ample time to complete classroom assignments during the instructional day. It is the students responsibility to stay on task and work along with others during time given. If a student falls short and is experiencing difficulty with work completion teachers will handle these situations on a case by case basis. Parents will be notified of missing assignments so they can communicate with their child and encourage them to complete missing assignment(s).

The purpose of chapter/unit tests is to assess student mastery of the skills being taught. If a student does not pass a chapter or unit test, teachers will provide opportunities for reteaching, keeping the ultimate goal in mind which is mastery of skill.

Study Hall, morning timeMornings before school, by

appointment only.Monday Folder notices

The purpose of homework is to give students an opportunity to review/practice skills and to communicate with parents current skills being taught in the classroom. Homework completion is expected and could affect the student's effort/work habits grade.

Homework

Monday Folder

•Weekly communication between home and school. Please review, and return the folder, along with graded work to school by Tuesday.

•Students will correct and return papers that are 75% or less.

Conduct and Work Habits

•Conduct and work habit concerns are recorded in the Behavior Book.•At the end of each nine-week grading period, overall conduct and work habits are received using the following scale:

Results of how many times a child s signs the behavior book.

E = 0S = 1-2N = 3-4U = 5 or more

•Establish a homework routine with your child.

•Completing homework is your child’s responsibility.

•Check your child’s homework for completion everyday.

*Review and study for tests with your child.

It is very important that your child read at least 30 minutes per day.

Reading daily will improve, fluency, comprehension, word recognition, and knowledge across the curriculum.

•Graded work must be made up at school.

•A signed note from parent/guardian verifying the reason for absence is required. (E-mail is not acceptable).

•AYP depends on attendance!

Student lunch $2.00Breakfast $1.25Adult lunch $3.00Milk $.40Ice cream $1.00

•Visitors are welcome. Students may eat lunch at a special table with you outside. However, for safety reasons, only your child may eat outside with you.

•Only 2 outstanding charges at one time.

•You may prepay for lunches with a check or at www.mealpay.com.

•Parent-teacher conferences are held on early release days.

Parent Conferences

October 3 and 4February 27th and 28th

•Other conferences will be held by request by the teacher or parent.

CRCT in all 5 content areas. Dates:

◦ April 23rd to April 30th

◦ If we have snow days, dates may change. Please refer to Arcado’s web site calendar for any up-dates.

*Please make every effort to make sure that your child is at school during all testing days! Please make any necessary appointments for another time.

•Notes

•Agenda

•Phone calls: School Number- 770-925-2100

•Email: Shirley_Petronaci@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

•Website: petronaci.webs.com

Thank you for coming tonight. We are looking forward to a great year.