Transcript Grade Level Information
Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night
August 28, 2013
Parent Support
• Priorities • • • Regular attendance Arrive on-time Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures • Backpack • Check daily • Important info, agenda, and homework
Parent Support
• Medications • Must be processed in the office • Stay involved • Communication • • PTO Volunteer
TEAM Ryan Expectations
• • • • Treat Others with Kindness and Respect Excellent Attitude Act Responsibly Make Safe Choices
Communication
• Website • • District Classroom • Home Folders • • Monday Green • Two-way • • E-mail Voicemail • Publications (web, too) • • • District Communicator Ryan Rap Classroom Newsletter
Curriculum
• Research-based • • Reading - Open Court Math - Expressions • Writer’s Workshop – Lucy Calkins • • BCAMSC Science Units Calhoun County ISD Social Studies • Specials • • • • • Art Music Physical Education Spanish Computer Lab
K-5 Homework Policy
• Purpose • Develop initiative, responsibility, self-direction, and organizational skills.
• Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom.
• Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study.
• Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement.
K-5 Homework Policy
• Time Allotment in Minutes • • K and 1 st ≤ 10 2 nd ≤ 20 • Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment • Approximate Times Include • • • Reading Math facts Consideration for child’s pace
K-5 Homework Policy
GUIDELINES/ TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assignments given have been clearly explained in the classroom.
• Students will fully understand when the assignment is due.
• Homework will be checked for its quality and completion. Homework will not be graded unless the teacher has clearly stated so to the students.
• Teachers will communicate to parents about missing or incomplete assignments as needed.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Be aware of assignments and seek further explanation if needed.
• Record assignments in agenda.
• Organize his/her time to work on assignments. • Turn assignments in on time.
• Work reflects high standards regarding quality and completeness.
• Finish any work not completed in class.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the student’s homework by doing the following: • Provide a study area that is quiet, comfortable, and free from major disturbances.
• Provide a definite time for study or other home activities.
• Monitor the child’s daily agenda.
• Arrange with the school to secure assignments during a period of absence. • Encourage the child to complete homework on their own as much as possible and assist only as needed.
Grade Reports
4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced) 3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient) 2 - Improvement Needed (Basic) 1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory) N - Not Introduced Keep in mind: - Many standards are introduced in the early term - May not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency on those standards until later in the school year.
District Assessments
• Three times per year • • • • DIBELS / DAZE / Star Delta Math Standards Based Report Cards Writing Assessment • By Unit of Instruction • • Open Court Reading & Math Expressions BCAMSC Science • • RTI (Response to Intervention) CAT (Collaborative Action Team)
Special Services
• • • • Title I & II • • Math Reading Special Education Speech School Counselor • • • • School Social Worker School Psychologist School Nurse ExCel - Exploring in Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning
Daily Schedule
• • • • • • • • • • Bus drop off 8:35 am Ryan start time 8:40 am (Doors open at 8:35) Ryan dismissal / Parent Pick up 3:40 pm. Bus departure time 3:47 pm Literacy block Math Block Recess Lunch Science and/or Social Studies Block Specials