Stone Academy of Communication Arts
First Grade Syllabus
2025 - 2026
Contact Information:
Teacher Name: Kara Neckopulos
Email: kneckopulos@greenville.k12.sc.us
Classroom Phone: (864) 355- 8432
Classroom Website: Mrs. Myers’ Class Website
Parent/ Teacher Communication:
Emails
Phone calls (as needed)
Daily Folders
Monthly Newsletters
Classroom Website
Grading Guidelines:
Academic Skills Indicators
M The student consistently meets or exceeds end-of year expectations for this standard
P The student shows expected growth/progress in meeting this end-of-year standard
B The student is beginning to progress toward meeting this end-of-year standard
M The student needs intensive support at school and home to develop this end-of-year standard
* If left blank, this standard was not addressed or assessed during this reporting period.
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
We will be kind to our classroom.
We will be kind to our classmates.
We will be kind to our teacher.
We will treat others the way we want to be treated.
Materials Needed:
Essential Items:
4 Fine Tip Expo black dry erase markers
6 Elmer’s glue sticks
2 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count)
1 box of Kleenex
1 set of headphones (no ear buds)
1 box of wood Ticonderoga #2 Pencils
Wish List Items:
1 box Crayola Twistables
1 box Crayola markers
Gallon-sized Ziploc bags
Quart-sized Ziploc bags
1 Crayola watercolor set (16 count)
1 primary-lined composition notebook
eLearning Guidelines for Inclement Weather:
GCS Schools Weather-related Closings Information
Student work must be completed within five days of returning to school.
GCS First Grade Long Range Plans:
ELA: First Grade ELA Curriculum Map Overview; GCS First Grade Read Horizons Scope and Sequence
In collaboration with GCS, first grade uses the HMH Into Reading program for reading and writing, along with Reading Horizons for Word Study. Throughout the year, our focus will be on key ELA expectations, including students’ development as readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators. We will emphasize foundational literacy skills, the application of reading strategies, research, and both written and oral communication. Reading benchmark reports will be sent home three times during the school year—Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Math: First Grade Math Curriculum Map Overview
Unit 1- Math Is…
Unit 2- Number Patterns
Unit 3- Place Value
Unit 4- Addition within 20: Facts and Strategies
Unit 5- Subtraction within 20: Facts and Strategies
Unit 6- Shape and Solids
Unit 7- Meanings of Addition
Unit 8- Meaning of Subtraction
Unit 9- Addition within 100
Unit 10- Subtraction within 100
Unit 11- Measurement and Data
Unit 12- Equal Shares
Unit 13- Analyze, Compare and Contrast Shapes
Unit 14- Proficiency with Power Standards
Science: First Grade Science Curriculum Map Overview
Unit 1- Introduction to SEPs (Science & Engineering Practices and CCCs
Unit 2- Exploring Organisms
Unit 3- Sky Watchers
Unit 4- Light & Sound Waves
Social Studies: First Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map Overview
Unit 1 - Getting to know you
Unit 2 - Civics and Government: “We Are Citizens of South Carolina”
Unit 3 - History: “South Carolina Then & Now”
Unit 4 - Geography: “South Carolina, Our Unique State”
Unit 5 - Economics: “Goods & Services in South Carolina”
*Any and all information is subject to change throughout the year at the discretion of the 1st grade teachers, Stone Academy, or GCS.