Teacher: Mrs. Frances Grant
Homeroom: 4A
Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Art
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR 2009-2010
MY GOALS:
I will teach the students to the best of my ability.
I will provide a supportive environment in which the students will be
motivated to participate and contribute.
I will be a role model and encourage respect among my students.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
To be prepared for class.
To complete assignments in a timely fashion.
To follow class and school rules.
To listen attentively and participate in class.
To do their best always.
HOME RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student: To complete homework.
To prepare for school the following day.
Parents: To encourage children to learn.
To see that children have completed homework and read for 20
minutes daily.
To sign children�s work requesting signature.
MY CLASSROOM RULES:
1.Follow Directions.
2.Listen when others are speaking.
3.Raise your hand to speak.
4.Show respect to yourself and others.
5.Always do your best.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
Each teacher has developed a set of Classroom Rules and Behavioral
Expectations for their students. All MHR students are expected to abide by
the classroom rules and the school's Code of Conduct and Dress/Hair/Jewelry
Code at all times. As students in a Catholic school, MHR students are
expected to be courteous, respectful, and honest in the Christian
tradition.
Unacceptable behavior is dealt with in several ways, such as: warnings,
phone
calls home, detention, and suspensions. The cooperation of home in changing
unacceptable behavior is important and necessary.
COMMUNICATION � HOME & SCHOOL:
� Calendars are sent home monthly via the oldest or only child.
� Newsletters and flyers are sent home periodically throughout the year.
� Conferences should be arranged by appointment for effective outcomes
through phone calls or notes.
� Fifth week Progress Reports during the First Quarter are given to all
students.
� Fifth and Seventh Week Deficiency Reports are gives as needed to
students with low or failing academic achievement or unacceptable behavior.
� Report Cards: Grades K � 8: distributed quarterly.
CURRICULUM:
The curriculum for all grades at Most Holy Redeemer Inter-Parochial School
is mandated by the Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of Catholic Schools and
Centers, and school-based administrative decisions. The textbooks and
materials are selected based on recommendations from the Office of Catholic
Schools and teacher selection committees.
In order to keep up-to-date in the area of curriculum, MHR teachers serve on
various diocesan committees, and attend workshops and in-service programs
throughout the year. Staff Development is on-going at the local level.
LANGUAGE ARTS
TEXTBOOK: Reading, Houghton Mifflin, English. Writing Componet�Write
Traits
GRADING POLICY:
Tests: 40% (Study guide provided and tests announced in advance)
Quizzes: 30%
Projects: 10%
Homework: 10%
Class Participation: 10%
HOMEWORK POLICY:
Homework is sent home regularly to provide for needed reinforcement. Each
subject begins with 100 points. Failure to do homework will result in a
loss of 3 points for each assignment missed, if the homework is not made up
by the following school day.
LANGUAGE ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY THEMES FOR 2009-2010
AUGUST
Journeys
Traditions, Theme 1
SEPTEMBER
Journeys (continued)
Traditions, Theme 1
OCTOBER
American Stories
Traditions, Theme 2
NOVEMBER
American Stories (continued)
Native Americans and Indians
Traditions, Theme 2
Trade Books
DECEMBER
Christmas
Trade Book: Best Christmas Pageant Ever
JANUARY
That�s Amazing
Traditions, Theme 3
FEBRUARY
Problem Solvers
Traditions, Theme 4
MARCH
Problems Solvers (continued)
Traditions, Theme 4
Flannel Board Folktales
APRIL
Heroes
Traditions, Theme 5
MAY
Nature, Friend, or Foe
Traditions, Theme 6
Trade Book: Charlotte�s Web
Accelerated Reader Program
Requirements:
Each student is required to acquire a minimum of 9 points and pass the
corresponding tests with a score of 6 correct or above.
During the first quarter, the student may choose one book from their summer
reading to meet this requirement.
Rewards and Incentives:
When a student takes an AR test and scores a 6 or above, a ticket is given
to the student. The ticket is entered into a weekly prize drawing. A winner
from each class is chosen, and a prize is selected from the prize
box.
The person in 4th grade who has read the most words from an AR book in the
quarter is recognized by a special AR prize.
The class (4A or 4B) that has read the most AR words for the quarter is
recognized and receives a celebration party.
Record Keeping:
The student will keep their logs in their media folders. Once they take an
AR test, they will show the log to the teacher who will initial and give
them their ticket. Once the student meets the minimum requirement,
a notation is made in the grade book.
SOCIAL STUDIES
TEXTBOOK: Horizons, Harcourt
GRADING POLICY:
Tests: 40% (Study guide provided and tests announced in advance)
Quizzes: 30%
Projects: 10%
Homework: 10%
Class Participation: 10%
HOMEWORK POLICY:
Homework is sent home regularly to provide for needed reinforcement. Each
subject begins with 100 points. Failure to do homework will result in a
loss
of 3 points for each assignment missed, if the homework is not made up by
the
following school day.
SOCIAL STUDIES INTERDISCIPLINARY THEMES FOR 2009-20010
AUGUST
Map and Globe Skills
Geography Terms
Introduction to Social Studies
Horizons, activity book, maps, atlas,globe
SEPTEMBER
Map Skills
Five themes of Geography
Chapter 1, Geo. Of Florida
Maps, models, videos, student maps, Horizons and activity book
OCTOBER
Chapter 2: Native Floridians
Maps, charts, trade books, videos, timelines, activity book, Horizon
NOVEMBER
Chapter 3: Florida Colony
Chapter 4: Times of Change
Maps, charts, tables, timelines, Geo-Skill, CD Rom, activity book
DECEMBER
Chapter 5: Florida Statehood
Horizon, activity book, maps
JANUARY
Chapter 6: Civil War
Chapter 7: Reconstruction
Everglades Unit maps, charts, videos, Horizon, activity book, timelines,
reference books on Everglades
FEBRUARY
Chapter 8: Growing State
Horizon and activity book
MARCH
Chapter 9: Decades of Change
Maps, charts, Horizons, activity books
APRIL
Chapter 10: Florida Today, Tomorrow
Maps, charts, Horizons, activity books
MAY
Chapter 11: Florida Government
Horizon and activity book
