Curriculum Night

1. Johns Creek Elementary 2012-2013 CCGPS_Parent_Narrated.pptx Curriculum Night

2. Communication Parent/ Teacher communication will be primarily via *Electronic newsletters *Parent Portal/ANGEL/Edmodo/AgendasContact subject area teacher for questions or concerns.Contacts on JCES Website ***If your child is not in my homeroom, please fill out your child’s name, your name, and your email on an index card before leaving tonight. Thank you!

3. Campus Portal • 4th and 5th grade parents can check student’s SUMMATIVE grades online! • Ask Beth Lauren for a campus portal activation key. You need to show them a picture ID and then they will give you the key which is a code that you need. • Go to the web site below. There is a link to this page from the front page of the Forsyth County site. • https://campus.forsyth.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/forsyth.jsp?1294Nav=|&NodeID=218&lang=en • Click on the top link and put in your activation key and follow the directions. I will expect quality work and will provide ample opportunities for student success as well as clear expectations for assignments.  The grade will reflect student understanding of the subject matter.

5. Classroom Management System Passports Self Manager Badges- Essential 55-”PAT Time”-Table points Love and Logic Logical Consequences- loss of privileges> wisdom walks> refocus sheets> silent lunch> removal from activities or from items being misused

6. Dress Code • Please see pgs. 12-14 of the Forsyth County Code of Conduct for the Dress Code • “Hot Items” – Skirt/short length – beyond finger-tip length; sleeveless – follow the 3 finger-rule

7. Transportation ***PLEASE NOTE*** ALL  transportation changes MUST be cleared through the front office in writing (a signature must be on file) Please SEND IN a note WITH your child (not by email) or leave a note at the front desk before 2:30pm. *FRONT DESK: (678) 965-5041  (EXT 361001)  For the safety and security of your child, transportation changes received by voicemail and/or email will not be accepted.

8. Common Core *New Standards in ELA & Math Biggest changes • Level of rigor increased in each grade level • Written to assume mastery in any given year of the preceding year’s standards.

9. Additional Resources • Forsyth County Schools link to Parent CCGPS information http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/32691 • PTA Parent’s Guide to Student Success http://www.pta.org/4446.htm

10. Curriculum • Math -Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) -Number and Operations in Base Ten and Fractions (NF) -Measurement and Data (MD) -Geometry (G) ***Daily practice of math facts -Emphasis on multiplying and dividing

11. Curriculum Alternating Units in Social Studies and Science • Science • Ecosystems • Light • Sound • Weather and Water cycle • Solar System • Social Studies • -Map Skills • -Native Americans • North American Explorers • 13 Colonies • Revolutionary War • Westward Expansion • Industrial Revolution • Pre Civil War Era

12. GRADING Summative %/ Formative 1,2,3,4 Retest Policy can be found on page 15 of the Student Handbook- Math and ELA only. Homework Policy *Not for grade in subject area *Checking for completion towards conduct standards *Mastery of standards and ability to participate in class is impacted by homework completion.

13. Skills Tips for Success: • Organization is crucial • Set place/ time for homework each night • Daily Agenda/Assignment Check • Guide student in managing their responsibilities to develop independence, confidence & self advocacy

14. Yearly Testing • CRCT - • April 10-19 • Georgia Writing Assessment – • March 6

15. Thanks for coming! Don’t forget to join PTA and start collecting Box Tops!