CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
4TH GRADE HANDBOOK
Teachers are:
Mrs. Judy King -- Reading, Spelling
Mrs. Sherry Odom -- Math, Social Studies
Mrs. Lois Sturch -- Language, Science
"Effort is the key to success."
Students and Parents/Guradians,
Welcome to the fourth grade! Our team is looking forward to an
exciting academic year. In order to help answer some of the questions that
accompany a new year, we have compiled this handbook.
In the handbook you will find our expectations, procedures, subject
information, class schedules, and general information. Also, included are
forms that you may need such as the medication consent form.
Please read through this handbook. If you have any questions, please
contact us at 735-4340, or send a note, or correspond through e-mail, and we
will respond as soon as possible. After familiarizing yourself with the
handbook, please sign and return the last page. Keep the handbook for
future reference or use.
With great expectations,
The Fourth Grade Teachers
Mrs. Judy King
Mrs. Sherry Odom
Mrs. Lois Sturch
Mrs. King's Schedule
9:00 - 9:05 Attendance/Lunch count
9:05 - 10:35 Science/Language
10:35 - 11:20 PE/Music/Art
11:20-11:45 Math/Social Studies
11:45 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 12:45 Recess
12:45 - 1:45 continue Math/Social Studies
1:45 - 3:15 Reading/Spelling
3:15 - 3:30 Prepare to go home
Mrs. Odom's Schedule
9:00 - 9:05 Attendance/Lunch count
9:05 - 10:35 Reading/Spelling
10:35 - 11:20 PE/Music/Art
11:20-11:45 Language/Science
11:45 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 12:45 Recess
12:45 - 1:45 continue Language/Science
1:45 - 3:15 Math/Social Studies
3:15 - 3:30 Prepare to go home
Mrs. Sturch's Schedule
9:00 - 9:05 Attendance/Lunch count
9:05 - 10:35 Math/Social Studies
10:35 - 11:20 PE/Music/Art
11:20-11:45 Reading/Spelling
11:45 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 12:45 Recess
12:45 - 1:45 continue Reading/Spelling
1:45 - 3:15 Language/Science
3:15 - 3:30 Prepare to go home
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Assignment planner: A planner is required for grades 4-6 at Central Elementary. Planners may be purchased the first week of school for the cost of $2.75. We have found the planner to be an excellent tool in helping students to keep track of assignments, homework, tests, etc. Each day the student is to write assignments in the planner. Assignments that are considered homework will be indicated in the planner with "HW". Please review this planner with your child on a daily basis.
Homework: We try to give students ample time to complete daily work in class. However, any daily work not completed in class in considered homework. On occasion, special projects and assignments may be given as homework. A daily review of the assignments planner will help keep you informed of the status of assignments. (You can also check the infinite campus web site on a regular basis.)
Homework folder: A two pocket folder will be used as the "Homework folder". It should always be kept with the assignment planner.
Late assignments: If an assignment is one day late it is assessed a 10 point penalty, two days late a 20 point penalty. Thereafter, the highest possible score is 50%. (School policy)
Thursday folders: A Thursday folder containing the student's work and information from the school will be sent home EVERY THURSDAY. Please be sure to sign the folder and return it as soon as possible.
Absent work: Work is expected to be made up if a student is absent. It is the student's responsibility to ask the teacher for clarification of any missed assignments. A student will have the same number of days to complete the missing assignments as the number of days absent. For example, 2 days absent means 2 days to make up the work. If the student requests assignments before being absent, then the work is due upon the student's return.
Correction of work policy: Students may correct daily work if they scored 69% or below as long as the paper is not late. This excludes tests.
EXPECTATIONS
We believe that all students in our classrooms deserve the best learning environment possible. The following expectations are necessary to achieve this:
1. Be RESPECTFUL to people and property.
2. Only one person speaks at a time.
3. Come to class prepared.
4. Keep hands, feet, and all objects to oneself.
5. Follow school rules and procedures.
If these expectations are not followed then check marks are recorded on a discipline sheet:
Consequences
1st check - warning
2nd check - note written in planner and/or e-mail sent
3rd check - after school detention the next day
4th check - visit with the principal
**Sever infractions of the school expectations the student will visit with the principal.
PROCEDURED FOR ENTERING THE HOMEROOM
1. Greet your teacher.
2. Place all necessary materials needed for classes in tote.
3. Sharpen at least TWO pencils.
4. Unstack chairs for your desk and/or group.
5. Fill in planners.
6. If you've been absent get the assignment from the teacher.
HALLWAY PROCEDURES
WALK...
1. quietly / voices silent.
2. on the right side of the hall.
3. on the second full row of tiles over from the wall.
4. eyes looking forward.
5. hands clasp in front of them.
6. stay in a single-file line.
PROCEDURES FOR LEAVING THE CLASSROOM
CHANGING CLASSES
1. Collect books and necessary supplies and form a quiet line when direted.
2. Move quietly through the hallways to the next class.
RESTROOM
1. Scheduled breaks are taken. If an emergency arises, check with the teacher. Be sure to take the restroom pass.
2. Remember walk quietly through the hallways.
END OF THE DAY PROCEDURES
1. Quietly get book bag and sit down.
2. Check assignment planner and get necessary items.
3. Finish assignments, study, or read.
4. Straighten desks, and pick up trash from the floor.
5. Stack chair when dismissed.
6. When dismissed, go to hallway in a quiet, orderly fashion and follow hallway procedure.
LUNCH PROCEDURES
1. Line up quietly when the teacher announces your group to line-up at the door.
2. Follow hallway procedures to the cafeteria.
3. Appropriate table manners are expected.
4. First red light - no talking for 1 minute.
5. Second red light - no talking for 2 minutes.
6. Third red light - no talking for the remainder of lunch time.
7. Students must have permission from the teacher on duty in order to leave the lunchroom for any reason.
*A student choosing not to follow the above procedures will sit at the detention table.
RECESS PROCEDURES
OUTSIDE
1. The duty teacher will escort students from the lunchroom to the playground.
2. Students are to remain in line and are to walk.
3. Students are to sit on the sidewalk until the duty teacher tells students it is safe to enter the playground. (Playground must be clear of previous classes.)
4. PLAY SAFE!
5. If aproblem arises or if injured, TELL THE DUTY TEACHER IMMEDIATELY.
6. When the whistle sounds ending recess, LINE-UP IMMEDIATELY!
INSIDE
1. Walk quietly from the cafeteria to the classroom. Sit quietly until the duty teacher allows the class to begin.
2. Choose a game or activity and be seated.
3. Use inside voices.
4. Be sure to clean up when recess is over.
5. Students must have permission from the duty teacher before leaving the room.
FYI
DATES TO REMEMBER
August 16 - First day of school
September 5 & 6 - No school(Labor day and site improvement day)
October 19 - No School (Parent/Teacher conference day)
October 20 & 21 - No School (Fall break)
November 23, 24, & 25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 22 - January 6 - No School (Winter Break)
January 9 - RETURN to school
January 16 - No School (MLK Day)
February 17 - No School (Zone Day)
March 10 - No School (Parent/Teacher conference day)
March 13-17 - No School (Spring Break)
April 28 - POSSIBLY NO SCHOOL (This is our "snow day")
May 24 - Last day of school unless 2nd snow day is needed
May 25 - Last day of school if a 2nd snow day was needed
DATES FOR PROGRESS REPORTS
September 12 - 16
November 2 - December 2
February 13 - 17
April 17 - 21
DATES FOR REPORT CARDS
October 24-28
January 9-13
March 20-24
May 24 (or 25; see above "dates to remember")