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Curriculum Night

Johns Creek Elementary 2012-2013. Curriculum Night. Communication. Parent/ Teacher communication will be primarily via *Electronic newsletters *Parent Portal/ANGEL/ Edmodo C ontact subject area teacher for questions or concerns. Amy Yellott Diana Wieberg

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Curriculum Night

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  1. Johns Creek Elementary 2012-2013 Curriculum Night

  2. Communication Parent/ Teacher communication will be primarily via *Electronic newsletters *Parent Portal/ANGEL/EdmodoContact subject area teacher for questions or concerns. Amy Yellott Diana Wieberg ayellott@forsyth.k12.ga.usdwieberg@ 678-965-5041 ext. 2510 forsyth.k12.ga.us 678-965-5041 ext.2014 Kelly O’Dell Ko’dell@forsyth.k12.ga.us 678-965-5041 ext. 2516

  3. Behavior Passports - 2 issues in one area will result in a D in the passport for that week Consequence Ladder- warning> problem solving> teacher implemented> parent/teacher/student conference> administration involvement. Loss of privileges> wisdom walks> reflection essays> silent lunch> removal from class

  4. Dress Code • Please see pgs. 12-14 of the Forsyth County Code of Conduct for the Dress Code • “Hot Items” – Skirt/short length – beyond finger-tip length; sleeveless – follow the 3 finger-rule

  5. Transportation  ***PLEASE NOTE*** ALL  transportation changes MUST be cleared through the front office in writing (a signature must be on file) Please SEND IN a note WITH your child (not by email) or leave a note at the front desk before 2:30pm. *FRONT DESK: (678) 965-5041  (EXT 361001)  For the safety and security of your child, transportation changes received by voicemail and/or email will not be accepted.

  6. Common Core Intro video summarized- Further information can be on the county website,Parent & Community CC Webpage as well as the parents’ guide provided from the PTA, click here! *New Standards in ELA & Math Biggest changes • Level of rigor increased by each grade level • Written to assume mastery, in any given year, of the preceding year’s standards

  7. Curriculum • Math -Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) -Number and Operations in Base Ten and Fractions (NF) -Measurement and Data (MD) -Geometry (G) *Daily practice of math facts. Emphasis on multiplying and dividing.

  8. Curriculum-“flip flop” every 4 ½ weeks • Science • Earth Science • Physical Science • Life Science • Habits of the Mind • Social Studies • Civil War • Reconstruction • Immigration • World War I • Roaring Twenties • Great Depression • World War II • 50s to the present • Government • Map Skills

  9. GRADING/ HOMEWORK POLICY Summative %/ Formative 1,2,3,4 Retest Policy can be found on page 15 of the Student Handbook- Math and ELA ONLy. Homework Policy *Not for grade in subject area *Checking for completion towards conduct standards *Mastery of standards and ability to participate in class is impacted by homework completion.

  10. Organization is critical • Set place/ time for homework each night • Daily Agenda/Assignment Check • Utilize all resources • Guide student in managing their responsibilities to develop independence, confidence & self advocacy Study Skills

  11. Specials Schedules Smith PE, Connections, PE, Art, Music Jones Music, PE, Connections, PE, Art *Tennis shoes, Art shirts, Earphones *Connections is a rotation between Technology, Media Center and Guidance

  12. Testing • CRCT - • April 10-19 • Georgia Writing Assessment – • March 6

  13. Thanks for coming! Don’t forget to join PTA and start collecting Box Tops!

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