Here is what you can expect this year in terms of homework and grading. Our goal is to help your child grow as an independent, confident learner while preparing them for the upper grades and beyond. 

Reading & Language Arts

• Daily Reading: Students are expected to read 20-30 minutes at home, 5 days a week. 

Writing

• We will use Six Traits of Writing and Step Up to Writing as guides.

• Students will explore expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative writing. 

• Writing prompts and asssignments will be given throughout the year. 

Grammar

• Taught for mastery, with occasional homework.

Spelling

• Weekly word lists posted on the class website every Monday.

• Spelling test every Friday.

• Occasional spelling homework  may be assigned. 

Math

• Daily math homework to reinforce classroom instruction.

• Fact fluency is critical! Students should practice multiplication and division facts at home if not yet mastered. 

• Timed tests will be given to track progress. 

Social Studies

• Long-term projects will be assigned periodically, with clear guidelines and due dates. 

Homework Expectations

• Read 20-30 minutes daily

• Practice weekly spelling words

• Review math facts nightly

• Complete any unfinished classwork at home

Students who use class time well will typically have less to complete at home. Check the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus and my class website regularly for updates and assignment information. 

Late Work

• Late assignments will receive a point deduction.

• Work is expected to be returned the next day.

• After 5 days, missing work may be recorded as a zero in the gradebook. 

Correct & Return

• Any assignment scored below 70% must be corrected and returned. 

Grading

• 4th grade is the first year students receive letter grades as follows:

   A- 100-90

   B- 89-80

   C- 79-70

   D- 69-60

   F- 59 and lower 

• Some assignments will also be marked with standards-based scores. 

* 4 = Above Standards

* 3 = Meets Standards

* 2 = Working Toward Standards

* 1 = Below Standards

      *  You may also see ✔️+, ✔️, or ✔️- as shorthand indicators. 

What to Expect in 4th Grade

As upper-grade studets, 4th graders are developing more complex thinking and learning skills. While they are still very much children who benefit from play and nuturing environments, they'll also be

• Thinking more deeply and critically

• Making connections across subjects

• Becoming more independent with their learning and planning