4th Grade Syllabus
2025-2026
Teacher: Katherine Abrams
Email: kabrams@greenville/k12.sc.us
Phone Number: 864-355-8328
Grade: 4th
Room #: 1222
*2025-2026 Classroom Schedule:
7:30-7:45 Morning Work
7:45-8:15 SEAL Time
8:15-10:05 Reading, Writing, Word Study
9:00 Snack & Restroom
10:05-10:50 Related Arts
10:50-11:20 Recess
11:25-11:45 Math
11:50-12:15 Lunch
12:20-1:05 Finish Math
1:05-1:20 Read Aloud
1:20-2:00 Science/SS
2:00-2:15 Pack Up
2:15 Dismissal
*subject to change
Units of Instruction:
Grading: Below you will find the district grading scale and the weights of the grades your child will earn.
Grading Scale:
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-50 F
District Grade Weightings for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies:
Minor Grades = 60%
Major Grades = 40%
Homework Policy:
Homework will be to read and a math page most nights and to review/study for any quizzes or tests.
Classroom Management Plan:
Expectations:
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Try Your Best!
Keep your hands to yourself.
If a student chooses not to meet the expectations, they will receive the consequences listed below.
Redirect: Verbal Warning/Reminder of Expectations
Sideline: Removed from Group/Activity
Reflection Break: Silent Lunch
Reflection Break: Time on the Fence at Recess
Parent Contact
Minor Referral
Conference with administration
Major Referral
Severe disruption: In the case of a severe disruption, the student will be referred to guidance and the administration of Simpsonville Elementary. If necessary, the student may be given a disciplinary referral.
Positive Referrals: This year, students will be able to earn positive referrals. I will be watching for students who are following school and classroom expectations, treating others with respect, helping classmates, and giving their best effort each day. I look forward to rewarding positive behavior daily as well through verbal praise, high fives, and other small prizes.
Classroom Reward System:
1. Verbal praise
2. Class Dojo points earned for class store
3. Treats (candy, stickers, no homework passes, etc.)
4. Whole class reward
5. Happy call or notes home
Procedures for non-instructional routines:
Beginning of the Day: When students enter the room at 7:30, they are to make a lunch choice on the board, sharpen at least two pencils, and read the directions that are on the Promethean board. It is very important that the students follow these procedures each morning so that they are prepared for the school day.
Lunch Choice: Students should read the lunch choices on the board and place their number in the assigned area for the choice they would like.
Restroom: Restroom trips will be on an as needed basis. Students are asked to try to wait until independent work time to prevent them from missing lesson material. We take 2 class restroom breaks each day.
Lunch: Students are expected to line up when their table is called. They should line in quickly and quietly. Students should stand in the lunch line quietly in the cafeteria.
Quieting Down the Class: When students hear me give a call such as “Super Focus”, they should give a response and get quiet and redirect their attention to me.
Communication:
When you need to contact me, you should email me at kabrams@greenville.k12.sc.us, write a note, or call my classroom to leave a voicemail at 355-8328. If you need me during the day, I will be able to answer an email faster than a phone call.
Class Dojo: If you sign up for Class Dojo, you will receive reminders about upcoming events and assignments. You received the code at the beginning of the year, along with instructions, but I will supply you with another copy upon request.
Newsletter: A newsletter will be uploaded to the website monthly.
Graded Assignments: Most grades will be digital this year, however any physical graded papers will be sent home on Thursdays, but please check the parent portal to view your child’s progress. Inside the folder there will be a 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, unless you have questions. If you have questions about a particular assignment, make a note on the assignment and return it to school with the folder.
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/.
**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.