4K Syllabus
SCHOOL: NWCC TEACHER:
Hammett/Jenkins
4K Program Goal The overall goal of 4K is to improve children’s understanding of the world and to strengthen their desire to continue learning. Appropriate, intellectually challenging learning opportunities are planned to help students meet state and district learner standards in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, physical development, the arts, and personal/social development.
South Carolina Early Learning Standards
Units of Instruction Aligned with State Standards
My School, My Friends and Me Fall Changes Families
Winter/My Community Transportation Growing and Changing
Instructional Materials and Resources
4K programs actively involve children in learning experience consistent with their development and help children acquire a strong foundation for future learning. A basic list of 4K materials can be provided. Additional materials are rotated into the classroom as appropriate for specific themes and/or projects.
Assessment/Evaluation of Student Progress
Sources for assessment:
Anecdotal records based on teacher observation and checklists
Portfolio entries
My IGDIs
Documentation of student progress:
4K Progress Reports as necessary
4K Report Card—completed 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th reporting periods
Home/School Connections
Parents are provided with suggestions and activities to support children’s learning in an on-going basis. Family members are invited to be part of our community of learners through a variety of ways that may include sharing special skills and talents relating to jobs or hobbies, serving as classroom volunteers, assisting with field trips and special activities, collecting materials for classrooms, and attending parent education workshops
Communication with Parents
The 4K program supports the development of children as lifelong learners through partnerships with each child’s home and family. Parents will have the opportunity to participate in parent conferences throughout the school year and are encouraged to call the school and/or send a note with questions and concerns. Each family receives:
· classroom rules and procedures
· student work samples
· weekly newsletters describing class and school activities. This information is also included on the teacher’s website .
Attendance and Tardy Policies
Every learning day is important. Regular prompt attendance helps young children build a lifetime of good school habits. Families will be contacted when attendance or late arrival affects student learning.
Building Responsible and Respectful Behavior
4K program goals build self-discipline, respect for others, and develop individual responsibility. Clear and consistent expectations and routines provide a framework for responsible student behavior. Three to five simple classroom rules are developed with students in the first days of school. Individual and small group problem solving is used as the primary method for resolving conflicts.
Procedures for Non-Instructional Routines
· lost and found- lost and found items are placed in the office.
· personal toys and materials-Students are to leave toys and other personal objects at home unless teacher has requested such items be brought to school.
· use of the bathroom-Students are allowed to use the restroom at any time.
· Lunch money may be placed in a labeled envelope in the student’s bookbag each week.