Heritage Elementary 4th Grade Curriculum Night 2019-2020
Schedules ● Science and Social Studies switch ○ Mrs. Hampton - Science and Miss Carson - Social Studies ○ Miss Vandenbroucke - Science and Miss Looper- Social Studies ● Cycle Days ○ Miss Carson - Day 1: Guidance 2 & 5: P.E./Health and Music,, Day 3: Library, Day 4: Art & Spanish, Day 5: Art ○ Mrs. Hampton - Day 1 and 3: Music & P.E./Health, Day 2: Art & Spanish, Day 4: Guidance, Day 5: Library/Media ○ Miss Looper - Day 1: Library, Day 2 and 5: P.E./Health and Music, Day 3: Art, Day 4: Guidance and Spanish ○ Miss Vandenbroucke - Day 1 and 3: P.E./Health and Music, Day 2: Spanish and Guidance, Day 4: Library, Day 5: Art
District Grading Policy ● Letter Grades : ○ Math, Reading, Spelling, & Grammar ○ Social Studies & Science ● Assessed using a Rubric : Grading S cale: ○ Handwriting, Writing, & 21st Century Skills A+ = 99-1 00 A = 95-98 A-= 93-94 ● Test Retakes : ○ B+ = 91 -92 B = 88-90 B-= 86-87 Math, Science, & Social Studies ○ Redo Contract C + = 84-85 C = 79-83 C -= 77-78 ○ As scheduled ● Specials - Rubric based D+ = 75-76 D = 72-74 D-= 70-71 ○ Beginning, Progressing, Proficient, Advanced F = 69 or below ○ See specialists in the library today for questions
Homework Policy ● Assignments provide practice ● Practice to perform well ● Not entered into gradebook ● Assignment lengths reasonable ● Reading Goal: ○ 100 minutes per week ○ Work up to 120 minutes per week
Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner ❏ The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. ❏ Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. ❏ Taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
Zaner Bloser Handwriting & Edutype K eyboarding Students will learn keyboarding skills BPS updated our handwriting through EduTyping. Skills will be curriculum to the newest version of taught in Media class and will be Zaner Bloser Cursive Handwriting, practiced twice weekly in the which will be assessed using a classroom. Students may practice at rubric. home, as well!
Wonders Reading, Spelling/Phonics, Grammar The e following w week eekly as asses essmen ents w will be e given en: ● Selection Comprehension and Vocabulary ● Spelling and Phonics ● Analytical Response to Reading ● Sentence Editing
Being a Writer ● The writing structure involves read alouds and mentor texts. ● Students are encouraged to build their writing stamina within a writing community. ● Lessons conclude with students reflecting and sharing their writing pieces to an authentic audience.
Science and Social Studies ScienceFusion Social Studies: Nebraska ● ● Plants & Animals Geography ● ● Energy & Ecosystems Government ● ● Matter & Changes in Matter History ● Energy & Motion ● Weather ● Electricity
IXL ● Math and Language Arts ○ Goal of 15 minutes per day
4th Grade Behavior Expectations ● Individual Tally Chart ● Natural consequences, problem solving conversations ● “Think Sheets” and School Referral Form ● DWPs and other rewards to promote positive choices
How is Behavior Monitored? Grades 3-5: -The day is not split into two parts. -Students will receive a tally when a verbal for a behavior choice is given. -W hen a student receives 3 tallies in a day, Tier 1 is implemented. -W hen a student receives 5 tallies in a day, or a week, Tier 2 will be implemented. -W hen a student receives 3 additional tallies in the same day, Tier 2 will be implemented.
Incentive Programs! Grades 3-5: -Opportunity for positive student recognition in the classroom -Opportunity for student recognition on a monthly and quarterly basis. -Examples: -Breakfast with Mrs. Nelson -Extra Recess with Mr. Hoegh
School Referral Form Tier 3: Tier I: Tier 2: Administration Inappropriate Escalation of Intervention due behaviors resulting behaviors to escalation or handled in class in going to safe seriousness of the seat and/or Buddy offense Classroom
Emergency Response Protocol
Your 4th Grade Team F eel free to contact us! Miss Ashley Looper - alooper@bennps.org Miss Maureen Vandenbroucke - mvandenbroucke@bennps.org Mrs. Jenna Hampton - jhampton@bennps.org Miss Sue Carson - scarson@bennps.org
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