Ridgecrest Elementary School 4th Grade Program Overview
The Ridgecrest Elementary School 4th Grade Program offers a diverse curriculum focused on Math, ELA/Social Studies, and Science, incorporating enrichment activities like STEM projects and creative writing. Students participate in social-emotional learning, engaging in class meetings and setting personal goals. Specials include PE, art, music, and chorus, enhancing their overall development. The school maintains effective communication with parents through conferences, student-led conferences, and updates on the portal.
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WELCOME TO MAGNET NIGHT 4THGRADERS SUPER PANTHER STARS!
TYPICAL FLOW OF THE DAY (Team Model Flip) 8:35-9:40 MATH Core + Intervention 9:40 10:25 Specials 10:25 - 11:15 SCIENCE 11:15 Switch (approximate) 11:15-12:15 ELA 12:15 12:45 Lunch 12:45 1:05 Recess 1:05- 2:45 ELA
CURRICULUM MATH: Every Day Math, YouCubed Philosophy, Sunshine Math, Khan Academy, Journaling (Problem Of The Day), Math Games, Projects. ELA / SOCIAL STUDIES: PCS Reading and Writing Modules, Novel Studies, Publishing Project, Florida Studies, Research Projects SCIENCE: PCS Modules, Stem/Research Projects, Science Labs Gifted Standards Embed In Curriculum: Goal Setting, Leadership, Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Research, Technology
4THGRADE ENRICHMENT Science Based Wheel For All Students 2 Days Per Week TOPICS may include: Research Project, Stem Related Project, Action Research, Service Project, Creative Writing, Etc.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING Class Meetings: Classroom Rules and Expectations, Respect Self, Others, And Environment, Active Learners Growth Mindset Perseverance Leadership Service Collaboration Goal Setting (Self Progress Monitoring And Individual Data Chats Several Times Per Year With Teacher) Organizational Skills Through Agenda And Portal
SPECIALS PE (three times a week) ART (once a week) MUSIC (once a week) Chorus (2ndQuarter): one of the highlights in 4thGrade. Encourage Your Child To Join!
COMMUNICATION One Conference Per Year, as needed END-OF-THE-YEAR Student-led Conference PORTAL Web Page Updated Weekly Administration sends general happenings through weekly automated phone/email/text Best Form of Communication From Parent To Teacher: Email Will return email within 48 Hours At Ridgecrest, we value our partnership with parents
GRADES Parents should be checking Portal ONCE A WEEK and discussing grades with students Breakdown of Grades ( Tests, Classwork, Homework, Etc.): specifics to be discussed during Open House. Example From 2017-2018 School Year For Math: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: 15% HOMEWORK: 10% PROBLEM SOLVING: 15% ST MATH: 10% SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: 50%
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Group Work Independent Work Schoolwide
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS 4O MINUTES A DAY, 5 TIMES A WEEK (DIVIDED INTO ALL SUBJECTS) Please understand that your child is expected to be working diligently during those 40 minutes
SUMMER ENRICHMENT SUGGESTED SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Keyboarding Skills Cursive Writing Read, Read, Read Keep Up With Math! DOCUMENT WITH SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES GIVEN TO PARENTS TONIGHT AND LISTED ON SCHOOL S WEBSITE
PARENT INVOLVEMENT PTA SAC PANTHER PALS CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING WITH A VARIETY OF CLUBS
WHAT CLUBS ARE AVAILABLE CHESS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ROBOTICS WRITER S CLUB MATH CLUB GIRLS ON THE RUN
SPECIAL PROJECTS/FIELD TRIPS (SAMPLE) PROJECTS FIELD TRIPS Famous Mathematician Time Capsule (Math) St Augustine Brooker Creek Science Fair Project Dali Museum Survival Project (Science) Henry B. Plant Museum Famous Floridian (Social Studies) USF Engineering Convention Student Publication (ELA) Geometry City (Math) Erosion Control Project (Science)
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR NEXT YEAR Given To Parents Tonight And Listed On School s Website
