expectations
What do I expect from your child? Outstanding Attendance & Citizenship!
•Maintain outstanding attendance throughout the school year is the State & District mandate. Students will participate in a contest ‘Five and on Time’ to see which class has the best attendance. The winning classrooms win a prize or activity.
•Reinforce positive behavior at home and at school. Refer to school & classroom rules and guidelines.
•Child must be well-prepared with materials for learning and come to school ready to learn.
•Your child is to wear appropriate school attire.
•Teamwork between teacher-parent and student is the key to your child’s success in 4th Grade.
•Maintain outstanding attendance throughout the school year is the State & District mandate. Students will participate in a contest ‘Five and on Time’ to see which class has the best attendance. The winning classrooms win a prize or activity.
•Reinforce positive behavior at home and at school. Refer to school & classroom rules and guidelines.
•Child must be well-prepared with materials for learning and come to school ready to learn.
•Your child is to wear appropriate school attire.
•Teamwork between teacher-parent and student is the key to your child’s success in 4th Grade.
CLASS DOJO
- This year I’m once again using ClassDojo to encourage important skills, like working hard and participating. I’ll also use it to communicate with you: we can instantly share messages, updates and photos from class. It’s the easiest way for you to see how your child is doing at school and to get in touch with me.
- Make sure to install the free ClassDojo App and set your notifications so you receive any posts and updates.
- You can also access from a computer at: www.classdojo.com.
- Please ask teacher for link to join if you have not already done so.
HUSD Grading Policy
Grading Rubrics:
"4” means performs above CA State Education Standards
“3” means meeting CA State Education Standards
“2” means inconsistently meets CA State Education Standards. Warning notice is sent to parent. May be in danger of retention. May need to participate in intervention program.
“1” means performing below CA State Education Standards. Warning notice is sent to parent. In danger of retention. Mandatory intervention program.
Report to Parents:
91%-100% = 4 (Above Grade Level/ Advanced)
70%-90% = 3 (At Grade Level/ Proficient)
50%-69% = 2 (Approaching Grade Level/Basic)
0%-49% = 1 (Below Grade Level/Below Basic)
Grading Rubrics:
"4” means performs above CA State Education Standards
“3” means meeting CA State Education Standards
“2” means inconsistently meets CA State Education Standards. Warning notice is sent to parent. May be in danger of retention. May need to participate in intervention program.
“1” means performing below CA State Education Standards. Warning notice is sent to parent. In danger of retention. Mandatory intervention program.
Report to Parents:
91%-100% = 4 (Above Grade Level/ Advanced)
70%-90% = 3 (At Grade Level/ Proficient)
50%-69% = 2 (Approaching Grade Level/Basic)
0%-49% = 1 (Below Grade Level/Below Basic)
Effective Work Habits and Academics
- Always be fully aware of what your child is learning in the classroom.
- Parents are required to sign their child’s agenda each night. Please make sure the binder stays organized.
- Language Arts, Math, Science (occasionally), Social Studies (occasionally), and any additional assigned homework is to be completed neatly and turned in on time every day.
- These are items students need at home to help complete homework: ruler w/ inch and centimeter markings, pencils, wide-ruled/hole punched paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, stapler, bottled glue/glue stick, and small pocket dictionary ($1.99 at Staples).
AVID(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID Elementary
Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Children learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.
The strong college-going culture on an AVID Elementary campus encourages students to think about their college and career plans. Schools cover their walls with college pennants and banners, and educators speak about their college experiences. College and careers are no longer foreign concepts, and teachers provide the academic foundation students need to be on a path for college and career success. AVID Elementary closes the opportunity gap before it begins.
AVID Elementary
Elementary students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Children learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.
The strong college-going culture on an AVID Elementary campus encourages students to think about their college and career plans. Schools cover their walls with college pennants and banners, and educators speak about their college experiences. College and careers are no longer foreign concepts, and teachers provide the academic foundation students need to be on a path for college and career success. AVID Elementary closes the opportunity gap before it begins.
Accelerated Reader
Book Levels:
0.1 – 1.5 Yellow
1.6 – 2.0 Dark Green
2.1 – 2.5 Dark Blue
2.6 – 3.0 Red
3.1 – 3.5 Light Green
3.6 – 4.0 White White
4.1 – 4.5 Orange
4.6 – 5.0 Light Blue
5.1 – 8.0 Purple
- The Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading management program that provides information about each student's reading. It gives teachers a precise, effortless record of how much and how well each student is doing.
- To use Accelerated Reader, a student reads a book from the program's booklist, then tests his or her knowledge and comprehension by answering multiple-choice questions. Every A.R. book will have a reading level (colored sticker) and a point level. Points awarded vary depending on the difficulty of the book. The computer handles all scoring and record-keeping.
Book Levels:
0.1 – 1.5 Yellow
1.6 – 2.0 Dark Green
2.1 – 2.5 Dark Blue
2.6 – 3.0 Red
3.1 – 3.5 Light Green
3.6 – 4.0 White White
4.1 – 4.5 Orange
4.6 – 5.0 Light Blue
5.1 – 8.0 Purple
Classroom Celebrations
- We love to celebrate!!
- When your child has a birthday you are more than welcome to bring in treats to celebrate.
- Treats need to follow the district guidelines for approved snacks.
- School policy allows for only mini cupcakes at school.
- All food brought must be store bought.
- No homemade treats will be allowed.
- Please inform the teacher of your plans prior
to the date and do not interrupt the office. Thanks!!