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Welcome to Curriculum Night!. We’re glad that you are here! Miss Kosman, 3 rd Mrs. Johnson, 4 th Mrs. Bejot, 5th. The GOAL of the Intermediate Grades is INDEPENDENT and RESPONSIBLE STUDENTS. Who can work TOGETHER in groups in a POSTIVE way. . HOMEWORK POLICIES.
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Welcome to Curriculum Night! We’re glad that you are here! Miss Kosman, 3rd Mrs. Johnson, 4th Mrs. Bejot, 5th
The GOAL of the Intermediate Grades is INDEPENDENT andRESPONSIBLESTUDENTS
HOMEWORK POLICIES • 3rd Grade: We begin to use assignment books. Any homework below 85% can be redone for complete credit. • 4th Grade: Homework can be redone for half credit by teacher invitation. • 5th Grade: Homework is redone for mastery, but there is no additional credit given.
Late Policies for Homework • All classes collect homework first thing in the morning. • 3rd Grade: Initials are put on the board. No sticker for the day. A pattern of late work might result in loss of recess. • 4th Grade: No punch for the day. Loss of recess for continued lateness. • 5th Grade: 10% deduction per day that an assignment is late.
Use of Cursive Writing • 3rd Grade: We learn cursive. It is used on Spelling tests during the second semester. • 4th Grade: All spelling homework and tests are done in cursive. Final writing projects are also written in cursive. • 5th Grade: All work, except Math, is done in cursive.
Memory Work • 3rd Grade: Memory done twice a week in both oral and written formats. • 4th Grade: Memory done once a week in a written format. • 5th Grade: Memory done twice a week in both oral and written formats.
Science Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Earth/Physical/Life Science • 4th Grade: Life/Physical/Earth Science • 5th Grade: Life/Physical/Earth Science • Concepts build from year to year, reviewing the material learned and adding on new information.
Social Studies Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Communities • 4th Grade: Regions of the United States. An IL state report is done in the Spring. • 5th Grade: U. S. History beginning with the Native American groups and continuing through the Civil War
Math Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Learns Multiplication Basics • 4th Grade: Double Digit Multiplication and Single Digit Long Division • 5th Grade: Triple Digit Multiplication and Double Digit Division • We emphasize the ability to do calculations manually and do not rely on calculators in our classrooms.
Reading Curriculum • All grades utilize a basic basal reader for instruction. • Additional trade books are utilized to supplement the reading curriculum. • Book Reports (at least 4/year) are required at every level. • Reading is encouraged through AR, Book It, and the 6 Hour Reading Club.
Writing Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Daily Journal activities done in the morning. Writing projects done throughout the year. • 4th Grade: Writing done 2-3 times a week. Writing is done on an assignment basis working toward a final product with each assignment. • 5th Grade: Daily journal activities in the morning. Weekly writing activities. One major paper is written each quarter.
Specials • PE – taught in double graded situations by Miss Luepke and Mr. Lingel. • Music – taught by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Barber. Recorders are used in both the 3rd and 4th grades. Choir participation is a required part of the music program. • Art – taught by Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Gyllstrom one semester and by Mrs. Koenig the other semester.
COWs • 3rd Grade: Begin keyboarding skills. Do several computer projects, such as PowerPoint and stories. • 4th Grade: Continue to develop skills. Complete one book report and one writing project on the computer. • 5th Grade: Projects are done on computers and skills continue to be developed. Enrich- ment activities are utilized across the curriculum.
WalCamp Program • This is an outdoor education program that is part of the 5th grade curriculum. • WalCamp leads to deeper friendships between the 5th graders. • Camp curriculum includes winter survival, orienteering, archery, and community studies. There is also a strong spiritual component with daily devotions and Bible studies.
WalCamp Participation • All students are expected to participate in the WalCamp experience. This is part of the 5th grade curriculum. • Parents will be informed of the costs at the beginning of 5th grade. If there is a financial hardship, please inform Mr. Heinze as soon as possible. Funds are available.
The Resource Room Mr. Rogers Resource Teacher
What is a Resource Teacher? • A special education teacher who works with small groups and individual students with learning disabilities and/or behavior disorders.
How Does a Child Get Into Resource? • Any child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is seen. Their needs specified on the IEP determine how much time they are seen per week by the resource teacher. • Any time slots open after that are used to service children who are in the process of being referred for an IEP evaluation. • If there is room in the caseload, a child referred by the classroom teacher may be serviced by the resource teacher. • If you would like to investigate special services for your child, please talk with the classroom teacher FIRST.
What Do Students Work on in Resource? • Reading • Building fluency, comprehension, and word decoding. • Math • Mastering basic facts, breaking down multi-step problems, and reading word problems. • Writing • Building the length of written work, organization, and grammatical skills. • Social Skills • Working on day-to-day conversation skills and how to interact with peers in an appropriate manner. • Test Taking Strategies • How to eliminate incorrect answers, correctly read questions, and ask questions when clarification is needed.