4th Grade Curriculum Presentation Stetson Hills A+ School of Excellence

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"You are free to do anything that will contribute to your learning or the learning of others." Student Expectations: *Treat all people with kindness and respect *Respect all property *Come to class on time prepared to learn *Listen and follow directions *Work in a way that doesn't distract others from learning *Always try your hardest to do your best It is my goal to encourage your child in a positive, supportive, nurturing environment. Consequences: Occasionally students have difficulty adhering to classroom expectations. We will give students cues and reminders to get back on task. If the child continues with the behavior the following may occur: *move student to another place in classroom *move student to another classroom *call parent / e-mail parent * note in discipline log / student planner Severe cases may be referred to the office.

Curriculum The fourth grade team uses materials that Deer Valley Unified Schools has adopted that support the Arizona State Standards and CCR Standards (College and Career Readiness). Reading Mathematics Social Studies/Arizona History Science Writing Words Their Way

Curriculum cont. “I Can” statements will be written by the students in their planners at the start of each core class.

Parent Communication Student Planner (notes) Email Remind app (text messages) Flyers

Homework Expectations Homework will be written by the students in their planners. Math and reading homework can be expected Monday – Thursday. Homework is given to practice particular skills. Homework may also include studying for a test. Homework will also include work not completed in class, including any work missed when absent.

Homework Procedure Homework will be checked for completion during RTI (homeroom). Students will turn in homework when arriving at the appropriate core class. If students do not complete homework, he or she will sit out at recess. An after school detention will be issued if a student has 5 late/missing homework assignments.

Absences Most work will need to be completed as homework. Vacations: We will collect assignments, and we will give the work to your child upon return to school.

Writing Students will use the writing process to publish a variety of genre-related pieces. Expressive Personal narratives, stories, poetry Expository Nonfiction writing that describes Functional Directions, recipes, letters, thank-you notes, invitations Persuasive Advertisements, paragraphs Literary Response Journal entry, book review Research Informational report

Reading CCR Standards (College and Career Readiness) All Deer Valley schools use the Pearson reading program (district adopted curriculum) Homework practices vocabulary, skills, strategies, comprehension, and Close Reading Tests given after completing a story (6-8 school days per story)

Mathematics CCR Standards (College and Career Readiness) All Deer Valley schools use the Eureka Math program (district adopted curriculum) Each day homework is discussed and graded, fluency (review) items practiced, and new skill taught (problem set paper). Homework practices skills/concepts taught daily Quizzes are given after each topic within a module. (mirror exit tickets) Tests given at the end of the module. Some lengthy modules will include a mid-module test as well. Website Resource

Science *Standards supported with FOSS curriculum. *Inquiry process embedded in each theme: *Landforms *Environments *Electricity/magnetism *Water/weather *Other standards supported with supplemental materials.

Social Studies/Arizona History Harcourt Social Studies/ Arizona textbook. Focus on geography, history and government - from early civilizations to present.

Standards-Based Practices Deer Valley Unified School District supports the use of standards-based practices. What are standards-based practices? The purpose of Standards-Based Practices (SBP) are to measure a student’s performance and product against defined grade level expectations. In using SBP, grades reflect what a student knows and can do, as outlined in the Arizona State Standards. Teachers in Grades K–8 will base report card grades on academic achievement only.

Grading Procedures Missing assessments will be recorded as 49% and changed after work is complete. Nothing less than a 50% will be recorded, unless missing. Teachers will manage retakes. Students will only be allowed one retake if the grade is 69% or lower. 70% and higher is passing. Retakes will reflect the mastery score in PowerSchool. If the student does not have a passing score after a retake, the higher of the two scores will be entered.

PowerSchool *On-line grade book for parents to access. *Need a username and password to log-in. *Your child’s code is the same as last year. *If you have misplaced your information, you can stop by the front office to get another copy. (You will need to show identification) *Every attempt will be made to update grades weekly. *Student access to Pearson Realize through PowerSchool only.

Grade Level Website http://dvusd.org/sh-4thgrade

Second Step Program Students in fourth grade will be participating in the Second Step Program. This program promotes the development of self- regulation skills. It develops empathy, problem solving, and strategies for managing emotions. These skills are woven into all units and lessons will be taught during science/social studies with Mrs. Dominguez. Second Step lessons have begun. Parent information can be accessed at Secondstep.org Parents can set up an account using the activation code SSP4FAMILY74

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