Heritage Elementary 4th Grade Curriculum Night 2019-2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Heritage Elementary 4th Grade Curriculum Night 2019-2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
Schedules
- Science and Social Studies switch
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- 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:
○ Handwriting, Writing, & 21st Century Skills
- Test Retakes:
○ Math, Science, & Social Studies ○ Redo Contract ○ As scheduled
- Specials - Rubric based
○ Beginning, Progressing, Proficient, Advanced ○ See specialists in the library today for questions
Grading S cale:
A+ = 99-1 00 A = 95-98 A-= 93-94 B+ = 91
- 92
B = 88-90 B-= 86-87 C + = 84-85 C = 79-83 C
- =
77-78 D+ = 75-76 D = 72-74 D-= 70-71 F = 69 or below
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
BPS updated our handwriting curriculum to the newest version of Zaner Bloser Cursive Handwriting, which will be assessed using a rubric. Students will learn keyboarding skills through EduTyping. Skills will be taught in Media class and will be practiced twice weekly in the
- classroom. Students may practice at
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
- Plants & Animals
- Energy & Ecosystems
- Matter & Changes in Matter
- Energy & Motion
- Weather
- Electricity
Social Studies: Nebraska
- Geography
- Government
- History
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.
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hen a student receives 3 tallies in a day, Tier 1 is implemented.
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hen a student receives 5 tallies in a day, or a week, Tier 2 will be implemented.
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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 I: Inappropriate behaviors handled in class Tier 2: Escalation of behaviors resulting in going to safe seat and/or Buddy Classroom Tier 3: Administration Intervention due to escalation or seriousness of the
- ffense
Emergency Response Protocol
Your 4th Grade Team
Miss Ashley Looper
- alooper@bennps.org
Miss Maureen Vandenbroucke
- mvandenbroucke@bennps.org
- Mrs. Jenna Hampton
- jhampton@bennps.org
Miss Sue Carson
- scarson@bennps.org