Who qualifies for special education services?
Students who receive special education services have an identified disability that negatively impacts their ability to learn and access the general education curriculum. Once a student qualifies, the team (special education teacher, general education teacher, parent/guardian, and an administrator) will meet and develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP will provide supports for the student.
How is progress communicated?
Each quarter, updated progress towards goals and objectives from the IEP will be sent home along with progress reports from the student's class. Student's that have an IEP require a meeting at least once a year with the entire IEP team. During this time, we will discuss strengths and deficits of the student and update any information needed. Parents and guardians are welcome to request a conference at anytime.
Classroom Expectations
Classroom expectations will be taught within the first two weeks of school. Rules are clearly posted and visible in the classroom. Students will be aware of the expectations for how to properly use the flexible seating within the classroom, how to transition and behave during classroom work time, direct instruction, centers, and how to demonstrate proper digital citizenship skills while using classroom technology. Students may be awarded with prizes throughout the school year for positive reinforcement.
Long-Term Plans of Instruction
Student's instruction is guided by their grade-level standards. Each student is assessed on their academic level and using their individual IEP goals. S.P.I.R.E for ELA instruction and Saxon for Math instruction are utilized with students that receive math and ELA instruction in the classroom. Various parts of grade level curriculum are also implemented as needed.
Grades
Weekly formal and informal assessments will be conducted to determine if students are making progress towards meeting their IEP goals and objectives. Reporting to parents will be done through quarterly progress reports and report cards. Goals and objectives on the IEP are monitored regularly. Evaluations to measure progress will include curriculum based assessments, teacher-made tests, standardized tests, and teacher observations paired with the recording of data.
The students’ work will be graded on the work accomplished at their instructional level, not by their grade placement unless they are receiving at grade level instruction which is determined by their IEP’s. Grades are given for Reading, Math, Spelling, Science/Health, and Social Studies. Primary goals for all my students are related to continuous improvement and achievement of mastery when possible. Credit is earned for tests, quizzes, daily work, projects and class participation. Grading criteria varies from subject to subject, and student-to-student based upon individual IEP’s.
The Greenville County grading scales is as follows:
A=100-90
B= 89-80
C= 79-70
D= 69-60
F= 59-50
Homework Policy
Your child is expected to read for 20 minutes each night. You may read with your child, take turns reading, or listen as your child reads aloud. If your child is able to read independently, they may read on their own for 20 minutes.
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home!