Syllabus

2025-26

Golden Strip Child Development Center

Stephanie Richardson

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.

Instructional Expectations

Instructional Expectations At-A-Glance

The 4K instructional day includes a balance of whole group, small group and learning center experiences. Below are the instructional components that occur on a daily basis. 

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Instructional Component

Description

Heggerty

The Heggerty guide provides a sequential order for teaching phonics.

Work Time

During this time the students make a choice of which Center to work in. Teachers will provide support to build academic, communication and social and emotional skills. 

Community Meeting 

Whole group instruction to teach social-emotional skills.

Math Small Groups

Small group math instruction rotating between a teacher led group, an assistant led group and independent groups. 

Literacy Small Groups

Small group literacy instruction rotating between a teacher led group, an assistant led group and 1 independent group.

Shared Reading

Whole group instruction using enlarged print and predictable text which are read together. 

Quiet Time

A time for the children to quiet their bodies. 

Read-Aloud

Whole group instruction where the teacher reads engaging books and discusses them with the students. 

Writing

Whole or small group instruction where teachers encourage development of emergent writing skills. 

Gross Motor/ Recess

Outdoor exploration and/or gross motor engagement facilitated by teacher and assistant. 

Calendar

Whole group instruction to introduce basic calendar and math skills.  

Related Arts

We will have related arts once a week. Wed: Music or Art, or Thurs: P.E.

Ms. Vanessa from the Greenville Co library will be here once a month for story time. 

Grade Level Standards Being Taught

We are using the South Carolina Early Leaning Standards in the classroom.

Units of Instruction Aligned with Standards

These are the units for the year: My School and Me, My Community, Fairy Tales, Animals, Construction/Transportation and Growing and Changing. These are subject to change based off the children’s interest.

Early Childhood Instructional Materials and Resources

Early childhood programs actively involve children in learning experiences consistent with their development and help acquire a strong foundation for future learning.  A basic list of 4K materials is attached.  Additional materials are rotated into the classroom as appropriate for specific themes and /or projects.

Assessment/ Evaluation of Student Progress

Evidence for assessment will include the following sources:

·         Anecdotal records based on teacher observation and checklists

·         Portfolio entries (work samples and photographs)

·         4K Report Card-completed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th reporting periods

·         My IGDIs

Student Records:

·         4K Report Card and student portfolios are shared with parents. The Dial-4, 4K Report Card, and My IGDIs results are included in the student’s permanent record for the receiving kindergarten teacher.

Home/School Connections

Parents are provided with suggestions and activities to support children’s learning on 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.

·         Parent Conferences                        October 2025

·         Last day of 4K                     May 2026    

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 as needed and are encouraged to call the school and/or send a note with questions and concerns. Each family receives:

• student work samples

• monthly newsletters describing class and school activities.

Please check the teacher’s website for additional information.

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 impedes student learning.

Building Responsible and Respectful Behavior

Our goals are to build self-discipline, respect for others, and develop individual responsibility.  Clear and consistent expectations and routines provide a framework for responsible student behavior.  Four simple classroom rules are established on the first day of school.  Individual and small group problem solving will be used as the primary method for resolving conflicts.

Classroom Commitments:

• Always us gentle touches

• Always use listening ears

• Always use a soft voices

• Always use walking feet

• Always use kind words

Procedures for Non-Instructional Routines

Dismissal Procedures

Bus riders are dismissed each day at 1:45. Children riding a bus will be labeled with their name, student number, school, bus assignment, designated pick-up names, and school phone number. Parents getting their students off the bus must present their dismissal tag with their child’s student number to get them off the bus.

Car rider dismissal is from 2:15-2:30 each day. Children will sit in their class’ designated area for pick-up. A teacher will assist children getting into cars. If your child need help buckling, please pull out of the car line to assist them. Teachers will not be able to buckle children in. Also, please be on time to pick up your child. Place your child’s car sign on your rearview mirror to help identify what car to place your child in.

Changes in Address/ Phone Number:

Please send a note in your child’s tote bag if there is a change in your telephone or address, or you may call our class voicemail and leave a message with the new information. The classroom phone number is 355-5083.

Sending Lunch Money and Other Fees to School:

       Breakfast and lunch are free for ALL students.

Bringing Toys to School:

Please leave all personal toys at home. 

Children’s Use of the Bathroom:

All children will use the bathroom and wash hands before lunch. Children may use the restroom throughout the day as needed.