Curriculum NightCurriculum NightThursday, September 27, Thursday, September 27,

20122012

Curriculum NightCurriculum NightThursday, September 27, Thursday, September 27,

2012201244thth Grade Grade

Mrs. Szyszka, Room 200Mrs. Szyszka, Room 200

Ms. Alley, Room 209Ms. Alley, Room 209

Mrs. Cheal, Room 211Mrs. Cheal, Room 211

Ms. Rodriguez, Room 213Ms. Rodriguez, Room 213

4th Grade Curriculum Overview

Balanced Literacy Approach to

Reading/Language Arts

• Reader’s Workshop• Writer’s Workshop• Word Study• Guided Reading/Small group

instruction

Mathematics

• Math Trailblazers:– Patterns in Multiplication– Shapes and Solids– Place Value– Decimals– Division– Using Data

ScienceFOSS Science Curriculum:

Content/Topics Addressed:• Electricity and Magnetism (IB)• Human Body (IB)• Land and Water (IB)

Social Science

Content/Topics Addressed:• Map Skills• Exploration (IB)• Slavery (IB)

Homework

• Given daily, due next day• Read nightly• Reading log (push for chapter books)

daily, parent signature• Word Study test Fridays• Math DAB, reinforcement sheets daily• Writing, Science, and Social Studies

sometimes given

Grading Scale

• A 100% -90% Consistently excellent quantity of work

• B 89% - 80% Consistent good quantity of work

• C 79% - 70% Satisfactory achievement

• D 69% - 60% Average work

• F Below 60% Unsatisfactory progress

Grade Categories/Weight:Reading, Math, Science,

Social Studies

Class Participation: 10% Class work: 35%Homework: 10%Quizzes 15%Assessments/Projects: 30%

Grade Categories/WeightWriting

Class Participation: 10% Brainstorming: 10%Rough Draft: 30%Editing/Revising: 15%Published Piece: 35%

IB UNITS

Who We Are:• The human body is a complex system

which is dependent upon all parts working together.

Where We Are in Place and Time:• Humans needs and curiosities result in

exploration.

How We Express Ourselves:• We use our writing to express our

beliefs and opinions as a form of communication.

How the World Works:• Understanding the properties of

electricity and magnetism in our world.

How We Organize Ourselves:• Groups of people are enslaved for

social and economic reasons.

How We Share the Planet:• Humans and natural elements interact

to affect the land.

PBISSchool-wide Behavior

Code• Be Responsible• Be Respectful• Be Positive• Be Safe

• Each classroom used the school-wide PBIS Behavior Code to develop classroom Essential Agreements and Expectations

Attendance Policy• 9:00 Entry Bell• 4:00 Dismissal• Please send note if child is absent

when he/she returns• Grade level goal of 97%

attendance

How to Help Your Child • Review homework each night and

explain if child is struggling• Sign reading log• Practice multiplication facts

Teacher/Parent Communication

• Weekly Yellow Folders sent home on Wednesdays, returned to school on Thursdays (Notes to keep at home, Notes to Return)

• School Website

• Email (see handout for individual teacher emails)