1. Open House Presentation August 2017
Scott School 4th Grade
Open House Presentation
August 2017

2. Teacher and Contact Info
Mrs. Garland
School Phone: (812)
School Website:
Class Facebook Group:
Mrs. Garland’s Tiger Tribune
(Daily homework posted, class
newsletter, and other info.

3. Daily Schedule 8:15 – 8:25 Homeroom 8:25 – 9:05 Related Arts
9:05 – 10:25 Language Arts Block
10:25 – 11:25 Math
11:25 – 12:05 Lunch and Recess
12:05 – 12:25 Word Block (Spelling/Vocabulary)
12:25-1:05 Success (School-wide Interventions)
1:05-1:45 Social Studies
1:45-2:25 Science
2:25-3:05 W.I.N. (“What I Need” Time)
3:05 – 3:10 Homeroom/Dismissal

4. Policies Dismissal: Homework Policy:
According to the Scott School handbook, students who will be absent for an extended amount of time will be given makeup work & a sheet with instructions upon their return. Birthdays:
We celebrate school wide with name shared on morning announcements. In class, student receives a birthday pencil and we play a game. (Treats not allowed)
Dismissal:
Students will need to have one way to get home, such as bus, day care, or parent pick up. Should plans change, then a note needs to be brought to school with your child, not an .

5. Policies Continued… Volunteer Policy: Snack Policy:
Any parents or guardians wishing to be a room parent, volunteer either in the classroom, or attend class field trips must complete a background check through the EVSC. This form can be located at under the Volunteer Info tab.
This must be completed at the beginning of each school year.
Snack Policy:
Students may bring in bottled water and a small, healthy snack like a granola bar or apple. Sweet treats like candy, donuts, or cookies are not acceptable. Also be conscious of food allergies of other students…No nuts or peanut butter.

6. Policies Continued… Absences: Dr. Appointments: Vacations:
Please call attendance line to let Mrs. Luker know your child is ill or at doctor appointment. Student gets 1 day for each day absent to make up work. Homework is not given ahead of time.
Dr. Appointments:
Please try to schedule appointments after morning block ( 9:05-11:25) as these contain core subjects.
Vacations:
Please try to coordinate dates with our holidays, or at least not during testing times.

7. Scott Grading Scale 94-100% A 84-93% B 74-83% C 64-73% D 63% or less F
Grades are entered into the computer system within 2-3 days.
Please stay informed of your child’s progress by checking on-line periodically. You can go to –
Graded work is your child’s receipt. I highly suggest keeping graded work in a box at home until the grading period is over. Should you have questions about an assignment/grade, please feel free to contact me right away.
Extra credit is given periodically, so be sure to take part when it is offered.
Late work is accepted, but points will be taken off. I do not take any late work the last week of the grading period. I also take 1 point off for papers without names.

8. Field Trips Lincoln National Boyhood Memorial- September
New Harmony Heritage Days- April

9. RDS Gradebook
You may monitor your child’s grades by using the EdEase website. I suggest you and your child get into the habit of checking and not waiting until the end of a grading period.
Simply go to and click on EdEase Parent Access at the top of the page. There you will be prompted for your username and password. There is also an address in case you have questions. Teachers don’t have access to your account information.

10. Book Rental & Other Fees
Book rental invoices will be mailed out the end of August. Please wait to pay your child’s book rental fee until you have received the invoice.
Invoices must be paid at Old National Bank. You must have the invoice with you when making the payment.
Related Arts Fee : $10 Can be paid in cash or check made payable to Scott School.
Agenda Book: $4 Teachers will supply books on the first day.
Textbook Fee: Fee is paid through Old National Bank. An invoice will be sent home at a later date.
Cafeteria : Lunch- $1.75 / Breakfast- $1.25 Your child will get a pin number. Please include this number on all checks.
*** All money sent to school needs to be put in an envelope or baggie with student’s name marked on it and stating purpose. ***

11. ISTEP TESTING DATES TBA… Applied Skills Portion
Multiple Choice Portion
Because of the importance of this test, please try to avoid scheduling any trips and/or doctor appointments during these dates.
NWEA Testing
Beginning of Year: September
Middle of Year: December
End of Year: May

12. Other Information Bus Transportation 812-435-8263.
See Scott Website under Parent Tab to find out student bus number. Simply input address and number, plus arrival times are listed. Please have this checked before school begins.

13. Join the Scott School PTA!
We invite you to join our PTA!
PTA Benefits
Helps you gain a better understanding of what is happening in school
Gives you a voice in decisions that affect your child
Get to know other families and teachers.
Discounts to many area businesses! Go local!
Membership= $8
Membership also includes discounts to many area businesses.