Syllabus and Procedures

3B Mrs. Siefken’s Class

Syllabus and Procedures

Mrs. Siefken ksiefken@lfca.com  502-957-7686

Mission Statement, School Philosophy, Vision statement, and Core Values

Please review the Parent Handbook on the website

Parent Communication and Visits

Parent Communication: It is important that we communicate in order to be united in helping your child this year. I will post information on the 3B website and send information through emails.  I encourage you to check Grade link periodically for school wide announcements and upcoming events. Please feel free to email or you can leave a message with the office and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

School Visits: When coming to visit for a scheduled conference: You must check in at the school office and wear a nametag.  It is important that you have an updated background check and have completed the volunteer application and training slideshow if you plan to help in the classroom or attend field trips. The links to these forms are on the 3B website.

We value our parents and friends as helpers within our school and welcome you to visit at appropriate times. For security purposes, the only access into the school building is through the front office entrance. When visiting the school, please sign in at the office first and receive a visitor’s tag to be worn (A photo ID will be required). Visitors must also sign out, return the badge, and leave campus through the entry door. Do not go directly to any classroom. If you have items to be delivered to your children, bring them to the school office, and the items will be delivered at the appropriate time. We also ask that no one enter the building between 3:25 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. so that we can efficiently carry out the dismissal procedure.

Class Fieldtrips/Mission Trips: When parents or visitors visit the school or attend a school function, we ask that you respect the rules concerning dress which apply to our students and set a good example before them. If you smoke, please do not do so on the school property or on school field trips. Please drive carefully and safely on the school grounds and park in designated areas.

It is important that you have an updated background check and have completed the volunteer application and training slideshow if you plan to help in the classroom or attend field trips. The links to these forms are on the 3B website.

Classwork and Homework  We will do most work in class.  Homework will be sent home if the student did not complete it in class. Homework is a way for students to get practice on concepts they are learning in the classroom.  I would also encourage you to review and study concepts and reading materials we have discussed in class.  When we start a new chapter, students will need to start studying and reviewing material. Students will have a take home folder that will have graded work and on the other side will be for papers that need to be signed and returned.

Class Rules:

Respect Authority (Hebrews 13:17)

Respect Others (1 Peter 2:17, Luke 6:31)

Respect Property (1 Timothy 3:15)

Code of Conduct/Behavior Management:

Behavior Expectations: 

Each week  the children will receive a behavior slip.  The slip indicates classroom behavior as well as homework.  If you student is marked down for a behavior it will be marked on the slip under the category.  If they receive all the points for the week they will get a piece of candy,  If they receive all points for the month they can pick a special reward of their choice. (Crash the computer (15 extra minutes of computer time, teacher time - lead a daily routine, fuzzy friend - Bring a stuffed friend to school, Show and Share - bring something special to class (teacher approved), Cat in the hat (wear a fun hat), specialty seating, stinky feet, lunch buddy(eat lunch with the teacher.

Fill a Bucket

Everyone has an invisible bucket: Every thing we do or say either fills or empties someone's bucket. 

We will be focusing on Character building with a classroom curriculum model called Fill a Bucket.  Each student will have their own bucket and we will have drops in which each student can fill out for another student.  We will learn how to fill buckets, what we do that dips n others buckets, and how to put a lid on our buckets. 

Curriculum

Christian Education:  Truths For Life (BJU) 

God, The Fall, Christ Salvation, Christian Living, Ten Commandments, Lords’ Prayer, The End Times.  In addition we will also be learning the books of the Bible and how to locate them.  

Bible Verses:   Each week we will learn a new bible verse.  It is the students responsibility to memorize the verse and there will be a test each Friday.  They will be fill in the blank.

Science: Science 3 ( (BJU) 

Earth and Space Science – Solar system, weather, climate, soil, rocks, minerals, and fossils.

Life Science – Cells, Tissues, Organs, and systems. Plants, cold blooded animals, warm blooded animals, ecosystems.

Physical Science – Matter and sound, forces and motion, Electricity and magnetism

Language/Grammar Skills – English Writing and Grammar 3rd edition(BJU)

Sentences and sentence structure, noun, action verbs, pronoun, adjectives, adverbs

How to write a personal narrative, poem, book review, persuasive essay, research skills and research report. 

Spelling:

 Spelling list will be given each Thursday and tests will be given the following Wednesday.  This will give the students 5 days to study for the test. Spelling lists will be posted on the website.  We use spelling starts for students to play games and review words.

World Regions: World Regions 4th edition

Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, the Caribbean, Central America and South America

Including regional information, political maps, Governments, Geography and Climates, People and the environment, Resources and economics, and Cultures and religions. 

Reading/Writing:  Adventures in Reading 3 (BJU)

Realistic fiction, historical fiction, biblical fiction,  mysteries, Drama, Biography, Non - fiction, poetry, fables

Grading and Assessments

Students will be assessed through class participation/discussion, daily workbook activities/homework, experiments, presentations, written reports/papers, review games, quizzes and tests.

I will try to have the students grades updated weekly on Gradelink.  Below is how student’s grades are averages in Gradelinks for each subject. 

Test and Other (summative) Assessments – 40%, Classwork/ Homework (formative) – 30%, Quizzes and other Assessments (Formative) – 30%

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE                     

A=   93-100                    

B=   85-92                      

C=   76-84                      

D=   65-75                      

F=    0-64

Late Policy:  Assignments are given to further practice what is learned in the classroom and to prepare for assessments, and should be completed and turned in on time. Grade reductions are: one day late-25% off, 2 days late-50% off, 3 or more days late- will result in a 0% for the assignment. 

                                    No Name Papers: Will receive automatic 10%  deduction..           Extra Credit: We do not give extra credit. 

Dress Code

(Here is a brief overview.  See parent handbook on the school website for more details.)

Pants - Uniform style, cotton blend, navy, black, or khaki in color (NO rips, tears, holes, or be faded.)

Skirts/Shorts/Capri’s –  (Not to be worn from November 1 - the first day of Spring)

Uniform Style, navy, black, or khaki in color, No rips or tears.  Must be cotton blend, Length must be within 2 inches above the knee cap.

Shirts – Must have colors and sleeves, solid in color with no trim or emblem larger than a quarter. Must be tucked in.

Shoes – Must have a back or a back strap – including crocks

Mission Trips/Field Trips

3rd Grade will go on 2-3 mission trips, and 1 field trip.  Our mission trips help to serve the community and learn about building relationships.  More information will be sent home or posted on the website under the tab labeled mission/ Field Trip Info.

Birthdays

God Rock Cafe - Cupcakes

Contact the God Rock Café manager at least one week prior to date needed if you would like to order a birthday treat for your child.  If you would like to bring other items please check with the classroom teacher for any class allergies. 

Lunch Menu

You can look at a monthly lunch calendar on the website.   If you go to Family Resources, there is a link to God Rock Café.  Please check Blackbaud on payment. 

Recess:

We will have designated equipment for the class to play with that is sanitized before and after.  

Webpage:

I will update the webpage by noon on Mondays for the week.  Homework, Quizzes, and test will be posted.  Remember sometimes we will have a pop quiz and these will not be posted. 

School Expenses

Lunch - Lunch prices are listed on the lunch calendar and you can see your balance under billing on Gradelink.

Field Trip - Students will need a school mission shirt.  We have the students were these when we take trips to keep everyone together.  Mrs. Gipson will send information.  

Students will need to bring a sack lunch.  Field trip costs are generally around $25.00 which include the cost of the fieldtrip and bus fees. 

SEVERE WEATHER – SCHOOL CLOSINGS

In case of severe weather, (i.e. snow, ice) the official announcement for school closings may be heard over the local TV stations. Please do not call the school. We will NOT follow Bullitt County Schools. Always tune in for a full cycle of closings to be sure of LFCA’s plans. You may also check the school website and social media platforms, and receive emails for updates.