ELA Units of Instruction (Reading/Writing/Phonics)
Reading Units Unit Standards Pacing
1 We Are All Readers K-RL.1.1, K-RL.1.2, K-RL.1.3, K-RL.1.4, K-RL.2.1, K-RL.2.2, K-RL.2.3, K-RL.2.4, K-RL.2.5, K-RL.6.1, K-RL.7.1, K-RL.13.1, K-RL.13.2, K-RL.13.3 6
Weeks 2 Reading, Thinking, and Talking about Texts. 4.2; 4.3; 5.1; 6.1; 7.1; 8.1 a-e, 10.1 4
Weeks 3 Becoming a Powerful Reader 1.1-1.4; 3.1-3.5; 4.1 6
Weeks 4 Partnering to Become Independent Readers 3.1, 3.5; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1; 7.1; 8.1 6
Weeks 5 Growing Our Understanding of Texts 4.2-4.3; 5.1-5.2; 6.1; 7.1; 8.2; 9.1 5
Weeks 6 Reading to Learn About Ourselves/Our World 5.2; 6.1; 7.1-7.2; 8.1 a-e; 10.1 4
Weeks 7 Reading Through the Hard Parts 3.2, 3.5, 3.6; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1; 11.2 4 Weeks
. Writing Units Unit Standards Pacing
1 Narrative Writing- Launching Writing 3.1-3.2; 4.1; 5.3; 6.1 6
Weeks 2 Narrative Writing- Pattern Books 3.1-3.2; 4.1, 4.4, 4.5; 5.4-5.5; 6.1-6.2 4
Weeks 3 Narrative Writing- Writing for Readers 2.1, 2.2; 4.1, 4.4, 4.5; 5.4; 6.1-6.2 6
Weeks4 Procedural Writing- How To 3.1, 3.2; 4.8; 5.1; 6.1-6.3 6
Weeks 5 Opinion Writing- Sharing My Thinking 2.1-2.2; 4.6-4.7; 5.1-5.2; 6.1-6.3 5
Weeks 6 Informative/Explanatory- All About 1.1-1.2; 4.2, 4.8; 5.1, 5.5; 6.1 4 Weeks 7 Narrative Writing- Small Moments 2.1-2.2; 4.2, 4.8; 5.4- 5.5; 6.1, 6.4 4 Weeks ● Phonics -
Reading Horizons Curriculum Math Units of Instruction Math Units of Instruction Unit Standards Pacing 1 Getting Started 1 Week 2 Identifying and Describing 2-Dimensional Shapes K.G.1, K.G.2, K.ATO.6 8 Days 3 Classifying Two- and Three- Dimensional Shapes K.G.2, K.G.3, K.G.4, K.ATO.6 10 Days 4 Rote Counting and Understanding Amount Counted K.NS.1, K.NS.2, K.NS.4, K.NS.5 10 Days 5 Writing and Representing Numbers 0-10 K.NS.3 10 Days 6 Classifying and Counting Objects K.NS4, K.NS.6, K.NS.9, K.MDA.3, K.MDA.4 12 Days 7 Rote Counting to 50 and Representing 20 Objects K.NS.1, K.NS.2, K.NS.3, K.NS.4, K.NS.5 10 Days 8 Comparing Numbers K.NS.7, K.NS.8 10 Days 9 Understanding/Representing 1 more and 1 less within 5 K.NS.4, K.ATO.1, K.ATO.2 10 Days 10 Adding and Subtracting within 5 K.ATO.1, K.ATO.2, K.ATO.3 15 Days 11 Describing and Comparing Measurable Attributes K.MDA.1, K.MDA.2 8 Days 12 Composing Ten K.ATO.4 10 Days 13 Understanding Adding and Subtracting within 10 K.NS.4, K.ATO.1, K.ATO.2, K.ATO.3 16 Days 14 Counting to 100 by ones and tens K.NS.1, K.NS.2, K.NS.4, K.ATO.6 5 Days 15 Developing Foundations of Place Value K.NSBT.1, K.NS.3 15 Days 16 Modeling Shapes K.G.2, K.G.5 10 Days 17 Solving Problems and Demonstrating Fluency K.ATO.5 10 Days Calendar Math MP.1- MP 8
All Year Social Studies Units of Instruction Social Studies Units of Instruction Unit Standards Pacing 1 Who Are We? K.CG.3, K.CG.2 , K.CG.1 K.H.3;K.H.2, K.H.1 9 Weeks 2 Where Is Our Community? K.G.1, K.G.2, K.G.3, K.CG.3,K.H.2, K.H.3 9 Weeks 3 How Do We Get What We Want and Need in Our Community? K.E.1, K.E.2, K.E.3, K.E.4, K.H.2, K.H.3 9 Weeks 4 How Do We Get Along in Our Community? K.CG.4, K.CG.1, K.CG.2 , K.H.2, K.H.3 9 Weeks Science Units of Instruction Science Units of Instruction Unit Standards Pacing Introduction to Kindergarten and Science Practices K.S.1A, K.S.1B 10 days Plant and Animal Needs K-ESS3-1., K-LS1-1 34 daysLiving Things and the Environment K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-3 47 days Weather and Shelter K-ESS2-1, K-ESS3-2, K-PS3-1, K-PS3-2 42 Days Moving Along K-PS2-1, K-PS2-2 47 days
Health Units of Instruction Health Units of Instruction Unit Standards Pacing 1 Personal & Community Health P-K.1, P-K.2.1, P-K.3.1, P-K.6.1, P-K.7.1 7 Weeks 2 Mental, Emotional, & Social Health M-K.1.1, M-K.4.1, M-K.5.1, M-K.5.2 3 Weeks 3 Injury Prevention and Safety I-K.1.1, I-K.1.3, I-K.1.4, I-K.2.1, I-K.4.1, I-K.4.2, I-K.5.1, I-K.7.1, I-K.7.2 9 Weeks 4 Alcohol, Tobacco, or Other Drugs D-A.1.1, D-K.1.2, D-K.1.3, D-K.1.4, I-K.3.1, D-K.4.1 4 Weeks 5 Nutrition & Physical Activity N-K.1.1, N-K.1.2, N-K.1.3, N-K.6.1, P-K.7.1 7 Weeks 6 Human Growth & Development G-K.1.1, G-K.1.2, G-K.1.3, G-K.1.4 6 Weeks
A full listing of our standards can be accessed through the link: Standards & Learning South Carolina Department of Education
Report Card Grading Academic Skills Indicators-
Kindergarten students do not receive letter grades. They will be assessed with academic skills indicators which indicate their progress in meeting the end-of-year standards.
The indicators are listed below.
M The student consistently meets or exceeds end-of-year expectations for this standard.
P The student shows expected growth/progress in meeting the end-of-year standard.
B The student is beginning to progress towards meeting the end-of-year standard.
N The student needs intensive support at school and home to develop the end-of-year standard.
If left blank this standard was not addressed or assessed during this reporting period. Kindergarten students will not receive progress reports unless they are at risk. Parents will be invited in for a conference to discuss their child’s progress.
Homework is not given in kindergarten. However, we strongly encourage you to read with your child for at least 20 minutes each night.
Classroom Management Plan:
Students will each have an opportunity to earn “Pride Points” throughout the school day for demonstrating positive behavior and following school and classroom expectations. Once 10 points are earned, students can exchange their points for a prize from the classroom treasure box. Teachers will communicate with parents for both praises and concerns. Teachers will send home “Glow Notes” or “Grow Notes” for individual students to communicate areas of strength and areas of growth. School Expectations Lake Forest Elementary implements PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support). As part of PBIS, expectations were developed for all areas in the school (including the classroom). Positive student behavior is encouraged through the use of Pride Points. These are points that students are given when they are following the expectations and exhibiting positive behavior. Pride points are saved to earn special privileges!
Procedures for non-instructional routines:
● Morning Routine: Students enter the classroom, turn in their folder, make a lunch choice and go to their seats to begin morning work.
● Restroom Procedures: We have a bathroom in our classroom. Students are able to use the restroom as often as needed. However, we do encourage students to use the restroom during independent work rather than instructional time.
● Choosing Lunch: Our school offers different lunch options. Students will make their own lunch choice each day or choose to bring a lunch from home. Lunch menus can be found online. School lunches are NOT free this school year. Parents must apply for students to receive free or reduced lunch.
● Recess: The Kindergarten Playground is located outside our classroom doors. We have 20 minutes for outdoor play. We follow Greenville County School guidelines for inclement weather conditions. If weather prevents us from going outside, we will have indoor recess.
● Communication: Teachers will send a weekly newsletter. Teachers will communicate with parents individually as needed.
● Organization: Money needs to be sent in an envelope with your child’s name in the blue folder with an explanation of what the money is for. Please send exact change.
● Transportation: If your student changes the way they go home each day, we must have a written note. No early dismissals will be permitted after 1:45pm.
● Absences: If your child is absent, please send a note with an explanation or a doctor’s excuse when applicable. Students are permitted 10 unexcused absences each year.
● eLearning guidelines for inclement weather: In the event of inclement weather, teachers will communicate class assignments.