Transcript Mrs. Deniz & Ms. Evans

Mrs. Deniz & Ms. Evans
TODAY’S AGENDA
 Introduction
 Common Core State Standards
 Curriculum
 Homework Policies
 Grading Scale
 Classroom Management
Mrs. Deniz
 I was born in Turkey and have been living here in the
United States for more than a decade.
 I am married and mother of two sweet daughters,
Sarah and Safiya.
 This is my second year with Coral Academy of Science
and eighth year in teaching.
 I have my Masters degree in Elementary Education
emphasizing Gifted Education from Arizona State
University.
 I am coaching the (A STEM) club.
Miss Evans
-Originally from Sparks, NV
-Attended UNLV for Bachelor’s
Degree
-Currently attending ACE for
Master’s degree in Curriculum
and Instruction with a focus on
literacy
-3rd year at CASLV
Common Core State Standards
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear
understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and
parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are
designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the
knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college
and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our
communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the
global economy.
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Math
Curriculum
 Saxon math
 Daily math class schedule
 Homework
“ixl.com” once a week.
No homework on Thursday
Learn Zillion.com
 Test and Assessments
Cumulative tests (each 5 lessons )
Benchmarks (each set of 20 lessons)
End-of-Course-Exam (end of the year)
Math Curriculum
ONLINE MATH PROGRAM*IXL.COM*
IXL features comprehensive coverage of math
curriculum from pre-K to algebra, students receive
unlimited access to all grade levels. Whether they
need a challenge or just a quick review, students will
always have access to skills that meet their needs. Also,
question-specific explanations offer immediate
feedback and valuable instruction for all.
Science Curriculum
HOUGHTON-MIFFLIN SCIENCE PROGRAM
The three main areas of science that will be covered are
Life Science, Earth Science and Physical Science. Nevada
standards for third grade science include the study of
Scientific Method, and the History of science.
Plants and animals, the solar system, how the earth is
formed, and energy, force and motion.
DAILY SCIENCE CLASS SCHEDULE
Scientist’s Journal
Hands-on activities, Projects, Web quest,
Test or Quiz
Science Fair
Reading Curriculum
 Storytown: Grade 4 Text
 Tests on Fridays
 Weekly written response
 Interactive reading notebooks: will be graded
 Reading Logs: 20 mins every night at least
 Due on MONDAYS
 “Book Clubs”-flexible ability grouping
 Assignments must be followed exactly
Writing Curriculum
 Students will participate in writer’s workshop
 Expected to keep an active writer’s notebook
 Note-taking
 Quarterly goal setting
 Graphic organizers
 “Writing Process”
Social Studies
 Coral Academy uses the Communities textbook and
curriculum
 Focus on relationships, current events, and community
awareness
 Integrate with core subjects as much as possible
 Expect additional research or projects to be completed
at home
Homework
 Late work will be accepted ONE DAY LATE for
HALF CREDIT.
 Students are responsible for tracking assignments
 Please make sure that your child is completing their
homework on time
 For weekly homework schedule- check
website/planners
 https://sites.google.com/a/coralacademylv.org/mrs-
deniz-s-third-grade/
 http://www.schoolrack.com/kevansgrade3/
Grading Policy
 Grades will be based on a “points-earned” system
 All weekly tests will be worth 100 points
 Benchmark , end-of-course, and other exams may be
worth more
 Coral uses the PowerSchool online grade book
 If you are returning to the school this year, username
and password are the same
 If you are new to the Coral family, a username and
password will be sent to you with the progress reports
on September 14th
Token system
 Teaches economy
 Five tokens each week
 Will be paid for classroom jobs
 Students may need to pay for their choices
 Can always earn extra BONUS tokens!
 Can purchase “game day, rent a seat, teacher provided
lunch, homework pass, and more…..” during quarterly
shopping days
Classroom Expectations
 One rule:
 “You are free to engage in any activity
that does not cause a problem for you
or anyone else.”
If a student chooses to break the class rule, there will
be consequences…these apply to one classroom
period at a time.
 First time: Verbal Warning
 Second Time: Lose one token
 Third time: Lose two tokens (Lose 5 minutes of
recess)
 Fourth time: Lose recess
 Fifth Time: Note home/office referral if
necessary
We highly appreciate your assistance in our classroom.
Please sign-up if you would like to volunteer.
Please check our websites at least every Monday
(you will find the direct link below our email signatures)
Make sure that you pack snack and lunch for your students.
If you have any concerns or question, feel free to e-mail us at
any time.