Mrs. Grant

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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

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