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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Welcome to Curriculum Night!. We’re glad that you are here! Miss Kosman, 3 rd Mrs. Johnson, 4 th Mrs. Bejot, 5th. The GOAL of the Intermediate Grades is INDEPENDENT and RESPONSIBLE STUDENTS. Who can work TOGETHER in groups in a POSTIVE way. . HOMEWORK POLICIES.

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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

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  1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! We’re glad that you are here! Miss Kosman, 3rd Mrs. Johnson, 4th Mrs. Bejot, 5th

  2. The GOAL of the Intermediate Grades is INDEPENDENT andRESPONSIBLESTUDENTS

  3. Who can work TOGETHER in groups in aPOSTIVE way.

  4. HOMEWORK POLICIES • 3rd Grade: We begin to use assignment books. Any homework below 85% can be redone for complete credit. • 4th Grade: Homework can be redone for half credit by teacher invitation. • 5th Grade: Homework is redone for mastery, but there is no additional credit given.

  5. Late Policies for Homework • All classes collect homework first thing in the morning. • 3rd Grade: Initials are put on the board. No sticker for the day. A pattern of late work might result in loss of recess. • 4th Grade: No punch for the day. Loss of recess for continued lateness. • 5th Grade: 10% deduction per day that an assignment is late.

  6. Use of Cursive Writing • 3rd Grade: We learn cursive. It is used on Spelling tests during the second semester. • 4th Grade: All spelling homework and tests are done in cursive. Final writing projects are also written in cursive. • 5th Grade: All work, except Math, is done in cursive.

  7. Memory Work • 3rd Grade: Memory done twice a week in both oral and written formats. • 4th Grade: Memory done once a week in a written format. • 5th Grade: Memory done twice a week in both oral and written formats.

  8. Science Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Earth/Physical/Life Science • 4th Grade: Life/Physical/Earth Science • 5th Grade: Life/Physical/Earth Science • Concepts build from year to year, reviewing the material learned and adding on new information.

  9. Social Studies Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Communities • 4th Grade: Regions of the United States. An IL state report is done in the Spring. • 5th Grade: U. S. History beginning with the Native American groups and continuing through the Civil War

  10. Math Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Learns Multiplication Basics • 4th Grade: Double Digit Multiplication and Single Digit Long Division • 5th Grade: Triple Digit Multiplication and Double Digit Division • We emphasize the ability to do calculations manually and do not rely on calculators in our classrooms.

  11. Reading Curriculum • All grades utilize a basic basal reader for instruction. • Additional trade books are utilized to supplement the reading curriculum. • Book Reports (at least 4/year) are required at every level. • Reading is encouraged through AR, Book It, and the 6 Hour Reading Club.

  12. Writing Curriculum • 3rd Grade: Daily Journal activities done in the morning. Writing projects done throughout the year. • 4th Grade: Writing done 2-3 times a week. Writing is done on an assignment basis working toward a final product with each assignment. • 5th Grade: Daily journal activities in the morning. Weekly writing activities. One major paper is written each quarter.

  13. Specials • PE – taught in double graded situations by Miss Luepke and Mr. Lingel. • Music – taught by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Barber. Recorders are used in both the 3rd and 4th grades. Choir participation is a required part of the music program. • Art – taught by Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Gyllstrom one semester and by Mrs. Koenig the other semester.

  14. COWs • 3rd Grade: Begin keyboarding skills. Do several computer projects, such as PowerPoint and stories. • 4th Grade: Continue to develop skills. Complete one book report and one writing project on the computer. • 5th Grade: Projects are done on computers and skills continue to be developed. Enrich- ment activities are utilized across the curriculum.

  15. WalCamp Program • This is an outdoor education program that is part of the 5th grade curriculum. • WalCamp leads to deeper friendships between the 5th graders. • Camp curriculum includes winter survival, orienteering, archery, and community studies. There is also a strong spiritual component with daily devotions and Bible studies.

  16. WalCamp Participation • All students are expected to participate in the WalCamp experience. This is part of the 5th grade curriculum. • Parents will be informed of the costs at the beginning of 5th grade. If there is a financial hardship, please inform Mr. Heinze as soon as possible. Funds are available.

  17. The Resource Room Mr. Rogers Resource Teacher

  18. What is a Resource Teacher? • A special education teacher who works with small groups and individual students with learning disabilities and/or behavior disorders.

  19. How Does a Child Get Into Resource? • Any child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is seen. Their needs specified on the IEP determine how much time they are seen per week by the resource teacher. • Any time slots open after that are used to service children who are in the process of being referred for an IEP evaluation. • If there is room in the caseload, a child referred by the classroom teacher may be serviced by the resource teacher. • If you would like to investigate special services for your child, please talk with the classroom teacher FIRST.

  20. What Do Students Work on in Resource? • Reading • Building fluency, comprehension, and word decoding. • Math • Mastering basic facts, breaking down multi-step problems, and reading word problems. • Writing • Building the length of written work, organization, and grammatical skills. • Social Skills • Working on day-to-day conversation skills and how to interact with peers in an appropriate manner. • Test Taking Strategies • How to eliminate incorrect answers, correctly read questions, and ask questions when clarification is needed.

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