Welcome to 4th Grade Holy Spirit Catholic School 2017-2018 Cruisin’ With Christ! Homework All written homework should be turned in on the assigned date, usually the next day. Check students’ agendas daily. Students should read, review, and study concepts learned in class nightly!
Tests Tests for all subjects will be given at the end of the chapter or unit of study, therefore test days will vary. Students will be given at least a week’s notice of the testing date.
Grading Daily classwork and homework will account for 40% of the total grade. Tests, projects, and longer written assignments will account for 60% of the total grade.
Communication Here at Holy Spirit Catholic School, we believe that education is a partnership between home and school. As teachers, we value parent involvement and encourage communication to help your child reach their fullest potential. If you have concerns or questions about your child please get in touch with us first! The easiest way to contact us is through email. We will respond within 24 hours. Please feel free to write a note, or call us as well. We are always available to schedule a conference to discuss any issues or concerns you have regarding your child. Our main means of communication will be through a weekly newsletter which will be emailed out on Friday, previewing the coming week. We will also use the student’s agendas to document behavior.
Green Folders All graded work will be sent home in green folders on Tuesdays. Parents and students should review their work together. Any work that has a grade below 70 needs to be redone and returned to the teacher by Friday of that week. Parents are responsible to check and sign their student’s work weekly. Classroom Rules 1. Enter the classroom quietly. 2. Bring all appropriate materials to class and organize yourself quickly. 3. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. 4. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise. 5. Treat others with kindness and respect at all times.
“Caught” being Kind Students can earn positive incentives for showing good character and deeds towards their classmates. Their names will be in a quarterly raffle for rewards.
Classroom Management Guidelines Behavior is documented in student agendas. Teachers give students several verbal warnings before giving an agenda mark. Students who receive agenda marks earn negative consequences. Parents are responsible to check and sign their student’s agenda daily! 1st Agenda Mark • Behavior will be marked in the student’s agenda. 2nd Agenda Mark • Behavior will be marked in the student’s agenda. • 10 minute loss of Recess 3rd Agenda Mark • Behavior marked in the student’s agenda. • 15 minute loss of Recess 4th Agenda Mark • Loss of entire Recess • RenWeb behavior report sent to parents. • Student will be sent to the office to talk with the Principal or Vice-Principal. A deduction of 10 points per agenda mark will be taken from overall weekly conduct grade.
Conduct Key Teachers will mark student’s behavior in their agendas according to the Conduct Key. 1. Disruptive during class 2. Not following directions 3. Not prepared for class/missing homework or supplies 4. Talking during instruction 5. Talking/playing in hallway/line/Bathroom 6. Misuse of class work time/off task 7. Misbehaving during Mass 8. Misbehaving in cafeteria/Specials 9. Unkind to classmate 10. Hitting/kicking others 11. Inappropriate language/profanity/unkind words 12. Lying 13. Cheating 14. Blatant disrespect