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Elaine Buckley Grade 3

Simpsonville Elementary School

Room 304

Calculation of Grades

Language Arts:

60% Writing and grammar

30% Writing portfolio and major tests

10% Spelling

Reading:

60% Responses to literature, strategies and skills, and graded classwork

40% Story assessments/Novel or chapter book tests and Integrated Theme tests

Math:

60% Weekly grades

40% Chapter tests

Social Studies/Science:

40% Tests and projects

60% Worksheets, vocabulary quizzes, etc.

Grading Scale: Numerical grades will be given.

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 U

Procedures: Assessments are given in a group setting. There are several formats such as multiple choice, written response, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and projects.

Student Records

Grades are recorded in a class record book on a daily or weekly basis as needed. Math and Language Arts folders are maintained for each student. Cumulative records are filed in the main office and updated yearly.

Homework Policy

Homework is assigned Monday – Thursday as an extension of classroom activities to provide reinforcement of skills. Homework should not exceed 60 minutes a day for a student with average skill

Missed Work/Make-up Policy

Missed work resulting from excused absences must be made up within three days to avoid penalties. Individual teacher discretion may be exercised in unusual circumstances.

Attendance and Tardy Policies

After 10 absences only doctor’s notes are accepted excuses. School should receive notes within two days of child’s return. Students are marked tardy after 8:05 . Only three tardies quarterly are allowed for consideration of attendance awards.

Classroom Discipline Plan:

Rules:

1. Respect everyone.

2. Do everything you can to help yourself learn.

3. Do everything you can to help me teach.

4. Raise your hand and follow directions.

Consequences:

Yellow ticket - warning

Red ticket – write note to parents

Blue ticket – parents and principal notified

Office referral if classroom consequences do not work.

I feel it is important to reward good behavior as it is to discipline disruptive behavior. Students who behave appropriately will be rewarded with positive notes home, praise, free time, games and special activities.

Consequences for Violating Class and School Rules/Policies:

1. Individual plan – A child who breaks a school rule will adhere to our classroom consequences.

2. Whole class plan – Children may have assigned seats at lunch, silent lunch or time off recess.

Procedures for Non-Instructional Routines:

These are explained and established at the beginning of the year. These may be adapted as necessary to accommodate circumstances.

Presentation of rules and procedures are posted on the wall in the room and presented orally the first week of school. They are also explained in Parent/Student Handbook.

Behavior Contract - If one is necessary, it will be formulated in cooperation with the resource teacher, guidance counselor, classroom teacher, parent, and student.

Reward System – Small rewards will be given daily and/or weekly.

Communication with parents – Communication is maintained through newsletters, student planners, school and teacher web-sites, Seal-o-grams, phone calls, conferences, flyers, and individual class notes.