Syllabus
Syllabus 2023-2024
Cierra Yusko, First Grade
Room 106, (864-355-4738)
Email: cyusko@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website:
Daily Class Schedule
7:45-8:00 Arrival/Morning Work
8:00-9:00 Reading Workshop
9:00-10:00 Reading Horizons
10:00-10:40 Writing Workshop
10:40-11:05 Lunch
11:10-11:30 Recess
11:30-11:50 IRA/Shared Reading
11:50-12:50 Math
12:50-1:15 Science/Social Studies
1:15-2:05 Related Arts
2:15 Dismissal
Dismissal Procedures
If there is a change in your child's transportation, you MUST send a note explaining the change. I cannot release him/her without this note. If your child is a car rider and another family member or friend will be picking up your child, please send me a note as soon as possible letting me know that you give permission for your child to go home with this person.
Any changes in address or phone number should be sent to the teacher in writing as well.
Lunch 10:40-11:05
If you are sending money for lunch, please place the money in a Ziploc bag or envelope and place in the child's green homework folder.
Medication
Do not send medication to school with students. All medication must be brought in and picked up by an adult. Medication will be administered in the health room by the nurse.
Absences/Makeup Policy
Attendance is most important. Students should be in school every day and on time. State law requires children to be present 170 days of each 180-day school year. Students’ absences may cause the student to lose credit for the year. An unlawful or unexcused absence is any absence that is not verified by a statement within 2 days, therefore the students’ return to school does not meet the conditions for a lawful absence. Any absence after the tenth day must be excused by a statement from a doctor. A child may be retained if attendance laws are not followed. Student work cannot be prepared in advance for unexcused absences such as vacations. Also, it is impossible for you to help your child make up all the work that he/she would be missing. We do not give “busy work” in 1st grade and therefore most of the learning is teacher directed.
School-Wide Discipline Policy
Brook Glenn Elementary believes all students have the right to learn in a safe and orderly environment. We believe all students can behave, and students are expected to follow classroom rules in order to allow for proper teaching and learning. Students are also expected to follow school rules during recess, in the cafeteria, in the hallways, during related arts, during assemblies, on field trips, and anytime the students are on campus or representing the school.
For more information, please refer to the student handbook.
Monthly Newsletter
A class newsletter is sent home monthly in Homework Folders, or parents may opt to receive an electronic copy via email. It is very important that you read these. The newsletter contains important information about curriculum, homework, projects, tests, school events, volunteering, and other important announcements.
Evaluation of Student Progress
The evaluation tools are selected on the basis of the appropriateness for the concept that is taught. Teacher observation, oral assessments, projects or reports, homework, journals, student portfolios, rubrics, anecdotal records, conferences with students, open-ended question responses, class participation, and performance are examples of evaluation tools that may be used. Students will be assessed in reading using the Fountas & Pinnell benchmarks. Math assessments will be given after each unit. Re-teaching and re-testing strategies are used to remediate and strengthen weaknesses.
Report Card Explanation
M= 100-90 The student consistently meets or exceeds end-of-year expectations for this standard.
P= 80-89 The student shows expected growth/progress in meeting this end-of-year standard.
B=70-79 The student is beginning to progress toward meeting this end-of-year standard.
N=69 and below The student needs intensive support at school and at home to develop this end-of-year standard.
Materials Needed for Class
Please see First Grade Supply List on Brook Glenn’s website
Instructional Materials and Resources/Required Texts
Big Ideas Math Series, Houghton-Mifflin Reading Series, & Pinnell Balanced Literacy, Greenville School District Science kits & Macmillan/McGraw Hill Science, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies and Harcourt Health Series.
Homework Policy
Homework is assigned each night (not on weekends). Homework is a critical part of your child’s learning. Failure to complete homework impacts your child’s success.
First grade homework includes reading, math, and spelling.
Procedures for Non-Instructional Routines/Classroom Expectations
· Attendance will be taken daily.
· Indoor or outdoor recess will be given each day.
· Important School Materials:
* Homework Folder is to be taken home each night and returned each day.
· Children are taught the procedures for fire drills, earthquake drills, tornado drills, and other kinds of emergencies.
· No personal pencil sharpeners are allowed in the classroom.
Communication with Parents & Contacting the Teacher
Communication will be in the form of newsletters, ClassDojo, phone calls, notes, and conferences. All communication will be documented. At the end of the first nine weeks, conferences will be held. Conferences may be scheduled as needed. The best way to contact me during the school day is to call the front office at 355-4700. You may email me at cyusko@greenville.k12.sc.us. You may also call 864-355-4378 and leave a message and phone number where I can reach you.
What will we learn this year?
