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This is a summary of the grading system, daily schedule, volunteer opportunities, homework guidelines, behavior management, and communication channels for parents to stay informed and engaged in their child's 4th-grade education.
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Grading • Straight percentage scale: • 90 - 100% - A “Exceeds grade level standards” • 80 - 89% - B “Above grade level standards” • (In 3rd grade, ‘E’ = an A or B) • 70 - 79% - C “Meets grade level standards” • (In 3rd grade, ‘G’ = a C) • 69% and below – “Not yet meeting standards” • (In 3rd grade, ‘P’ = a D, and a ‘N’ = F) • Correct and return with assistance • Quizzes and tests cannot be corrected Parent Connect, Zangle Grade Book, progress reports
Grouping • All groups are flexible • Cover the same standards • Groups based on needs & strengths • Assignments in agenda and on web pages
Daily Schedule 8:10 – 8:30 Opening stuff 8:30 – 10:20 Language Arts 10:20 – 10:40 Recess 10:40 – 12:00 Math 12:00 – 12:43 Lunch 1:00 – 2:50 M,T,W Social Studies & Science Th & F Technology, art, P.E. Special programs will be scheduled and put on web site
Volunteer Opportunities • Olivas Adobe field trip on Monday, March 9 • Gold Rush Day on Thursday, April 30 • Room Parent - liason between class & PTO • All volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Information Form, and attach a photo i.d.
Homework • District guidelines are 40 minutes for a 4th grader • practice & responsibility • sign and return if having difficulty • book report projects • Homework Passes
Management • Be ready, responsible, respectful, and resourceful. • behavior badges • Scholar Dollars (Class Cash) • marbles, table tickets, and spirit tickets • CHAMPS/schoolwide discipline program
Communication • My e-mail is sross@pleasantvalleysd.org • agenda books • Monday Awards and Monday Notes 1st trimester • Mondays and Fridays are great days to check backpacks! • Our web page is • https://www.pleasantvalleysd.org/Domain/13