Syllabus

Classroom expectations to be followed:

1.     I expect you to have three sharpened pencils and all materials for the morning at your desk before the morning bell rings.

2.     I expect you to get started on the assignment on the board when you come into the classroom.

3.     I expect you to raise your hand when you wish to speak and not get out of your seat without permission.

4.     I expect you not to touch anyone else with your hands, your feet, or any objects.

5.     I expect you to adjust your voice level to fit the activity.

6.     I expect you to show respect to your classmates, the teacher, and any guests.

If you choose not to meet my expectations, the following are the consequences:

If the classroom expectations are not met, you will be warned and given a chance to improve your behavior. If I have to speak to you again your recess will be in a restricted area. If I have to speak to you again, then your parents will be contacted.  If expectations are still not met, then you will be referred to the office.

Severe Disruption- Immediate referral to the office

Classroom Reward System:

1.     Verbal praise

2.     Class link earned for class reward

3.     Treats (candy, stickers, no homework passes, etc..)

4.     Whole class reward

5.     Happy call or notes home

Procedures for non-instructional routines

A procedure is a method or process of how things are to be done in the classroom.

1. Procedure for the beginning of the day

v The teacher does not start the day in the classroom. The bell does not start the day in the classroom. You start the day when you arrive in the classroom. When you arrive to the room you will need to sharpen three pencils for the day, gather needed materials, and begin morning work.

2. Procedure for using the restroom

v Students will have two restroom breaks a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. All other restroom time will be used only in emergencies.

3. Procedure for going to lunch and related arts

v You are expected to line up in number order. You are expected to be silent in line and in the hallways.

4. Procedure for quieting the class

v When I want your undivided attention, I will count down from 5.  When you hear the count down begin, that is your signal that instructions are going to follow.

5. Procedure for dismissal at the end of the day

v The bell does not dismiss the class. You do not dismiss the class. The teacher dismisses the class. At the end of the day you will need to copy down your homework assignments in your agenda, complete afternoon jobs, pack your materials, and stack your chair. You will then be dismissed by the teacher.

Communication: 

Grades will be sent home regularly  in a folder on Fridays , but please check the parent portal to view your child's progress. Inside the Friday folder there will be conduct/ behavior chart  that will reflect the previous week's behavior and missing assignments.  The conduct/behavior chart will have to be signed and returned with the folder the next day. Please keep the graded papers at home. 

 Parents may communicate with through email, kmangum@greenville.k12.sc.us, by phone 355-8386, or by writing me a note. I will respond within a 24 hour time frame. I will communicate with parents by email, phone, writing a note home, or through the weekly folder that comes home every Friday.  I will also communicate with parents through my website and my weekly newsletter. 

South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards:

To view the curriculum standards that your child will be studying this year in fourth grade, you may visit https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/.

**Note: Once you have visited the above link, you may click on the subject and grade level of the standards that you would like to view.