sept. 17, 2015. welcome! math reading science social studies intervention behavior q & a...
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Math adoption for all elementary schools in the district is: enVision by Scott/Foresman
Web-based resources as well as print materials
Teachers will supplement math series with various Common Core resources and MobyMax (supplied by the district).
Essential Curriculum for the first quarter is on each teacher’s webpage.
Math facts: students need to know their basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts in order to be ready for long division
All classes have covered place value and addition and subtraction, and have now moved on to multiplication
Help us with math by: Stressing neatness and accuracy with homework Help drill math facts (driving to practice or waiting in
line are great times) Use websites that make practice fun (ex.
www.multiplication.com)
New Reading focus is on small-group instruction based on student needs.
Using leveled reading books and other materials at each student’s reading level
All teachers also teach novels to provide an exposure to different genres
Teachers may assign book reports or projects to deepen understanding.
Accelerated Reader Students are tested in the STAR program to
determine their reading level Students receive a point level goal to meet Students can retest if they do not achieve
80% on the AR test
RAZ-KIDS
RUNNERS and STEPS to Success strategies are used to help with comprehension
Help us by: Making sure your student continues to read
at home Remind your student to bring their AR book
to school so they can read the same one at home and at school
We write for many reasons Compare and contrast Persuade Inform Entertain Express an opinion
Students write several times a week in journals
Writing is a focus area of the Common Core
Five major areas of instruction Forces & Motion Earth in the Universe Matter: Properties and Change Ecosystems Molecular Biology
Science & Social Studies are each taught throughout the quarter
North Carolina with a focus on these topics within our state: History Geography & Environmental Literacy Culture Economics & Financial Literacy Civics & Governance
Intervention/enrichment time is built in to Reading and Math
Intervention is focused on targeted objectives Based on gaps identified by CA’s and BA’s Small groups of about 8 students working with
the teacher Groups change based on need
Students are expected to follow the school and class norms at all times.
Students are expected to be prepared for class including homework completed each day.
Students who do not have their homework will have a silent lunch period and be expected to make up their work.
Students who need to be redirected will have a timeout in the classroom first.
If they continue to be disruptive, they will be bounced to another classroom. Parents will be notified.
Further issues will result in an office referral.
Physical contact with another student or a teacher is an immediate office referral.