This document provides the daily schedule and expectations for fourth grade students. It outlines the daily schedule which includes classes, recess, lunch and homeroom. It lists behavioral expectations of being respectful, responsible, motivated and kind. It provides information on homework expectations, grading policies, field trips planned for the year, and standardized testing dates.

1. to Fourth Grade! Please come in & have a seat! We will begin shortly  !

2. Please Note: This schedule is subject to change unexpectedly.

3. 7:35-7:45 – WOW on Track 7:45-8:05 – Get Ready for the Day 8:05-9:10 – Class #1 9:10-9:15 – Transitions 9:15-10:00 – Special Areas 10:00-10:05 – Transitions 10:05-10:30 – Continue Class #1 10:30-12:00 – Class #2 12:00-12:23 – Recess (Canales off by 3 minutes) 12:23-12:53 – Lunch (Canales off by 3 minutes) 12:53-12:55 – Transitions 12:55-2:30 – Homeroom 2:30 – 2:45 – Pack Up and Dismissal

4. Clayton Cardinals are expected to be... RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE MOTIVATED KIND HONEST

5. Please read and initial your child’s agenda daily. Teachers will use the agenda to communicate your child’s accomplishments and misbehaviors.

6. When a student must be out because of illness or family business, please call the office to let us know. When your child returns, please send a note stating the reason for the absence.

7. Students will be given 2 days for each day absent to make-up their work. For example: 1 day absent = 2 days to complete make-up work.

8. School begins at 7:45. If your child arrives after that time, they must check in at the office in order to receive a tardy permit.

10. One day late = (-10 pts.) = 90 points possible Two days late = (-20 pts.) = 80 points possible Three days late = (-30 pts.) = 70 points possible If late work becomes a habit for a student, the teacher will contact the parent to discuss how the problem can be remedied.

11. F – Failing (below 70) (70 – 73) C- (74 – 77) C (78 – 79) C+ C – Fair (70 – 79) (80 – 83) B- (84 – 87) B (88 – 89) B+ B – Good (80 – 89) (90 – 93) A- (94 – 97) A (98 – 100) A+ A – Excellent (90 - 100)

12. A lot of the graded work will be kept in students’ journals. Please contact your teacher if you are interested in viewing them.

13. * Problem of the Day * Daily Reflections * Math Centers

14. * Interactive Notebook * Reading BDAs * Literature Circles & Guided Reading * Accelerated Reader

16. Please make sure to send a nutritious snack with your child every day (no candy). Students should only bring water to drink in the classroom.

17. Here are the Field Trips we are going on this year...

18. Westcave Preserve in October

19. Goliad in the Spring

20. Reading – Sept. 14 (Grades 3-5) Math – Sept. 16 (Grades 2-5) Writing – Sept. 21 (Grades 2-5) *We are currently completing Flynt Cooter testing.