classroom info

Schedule

9:00-9:30	Home Community with Ms. Becky & Ms. B.
9:30-10:20	Academic Session #1
10:20-11:10	Academic Session #2
11:10-12:00	Snack + Academic Session #3
12:00 – 1:15	Reading, Writing, Language Arts in 2011 with Ms. Becky & Ms. B.
1:15 – 1:55	Lunch, then Recess
1:55 – 2:10	Reading
2:10 – 2:55	Specials Day 1   Music Day 2   PE Day 3   Library Day 4   Art
2:55 – 3:40	Reading, Writing, Language Arts in 2011 with Ms. Becky & Ms. B.
3:40 – 3:45	Dismissal

Rules and Expectations

We have adopted the district's rules this year.  They are:
I am respectful.
I am responsible.
I am safe.

In addition, we are implementing the Leader in Me program this year.  Over the course of the year, the students (and I) will be learning the 7 Habits of Happy Kids.  More info about this program can be found at: http://www.theleaderinme.org/the-7-habits-for-kids.


Snack

Studies have proven that when chosen properly, snacks can provide children with an extra boost to their mental skills. For this reason, your child will have a daily snack time in the morning in which he/she will be able to eat a healthy snack from home. I encourage you to send a small snack every day that can be eaten in approximately 10 minutes. Also, please keep in mind that we will be eating in the classroom. Therefore, healthy snacks that have minimal clean up are best!

Acceptable morning snacks include: crackers, pretzels, cereal, string cheese, raisins, fruit or veggies, etc... Please note that candy, soda, cakes, and greasy, or finger-coloring chips are not permitted.


Homework

Homework is a review of previously taught material or a chance to complete work that a student was unable to complete in class (usually due to talking, playing, etc.).  In general, a student should expect 40-60 minutes of homework each night.  If assigned homework does not take this long, encourage your child to use the remaining time to practice math facts, review class notes, write in a journal, play an educational game, etc. In addition, students should read for 20-30 minutes each night.  This means that a total of 60-90 minutes should be spent each night on homework.

Why Read 20 Minutes At Home?


Grades

Report card letter grades are used to indicate a student’s progress toward grade-level proficiency based on class work, homework, tests, projects, observations, and class participation.

The delineation of letter grades is as follows: These are averages for academic achievement:

A - 90% - 100% means "Outstanding"
B - 80% - 89% means "Above Average"
C - 70% - 79% means "Average"

D - 60% - 69% means "Below Average"
F - 59% and below - means "Failing"

Sometimes (especially on writing assignments), a rubric score is used to indicate progress toward achieving the grade level standards.

The delineation of rubric scores is as follows:

4 - 100 + points means "Advanced” (Working above grade level standards)
3 - 99 – 75 points means "Proficient" (Working at grade level standards)
2 - 74 - 50 points means "Basic” (Approaching grade level standards)
1 - 49 points and lower means "Below Basic” (Below grade level standards)