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As fourth graders, I expect my students to start taking on some responsibilities they may not have had before. When students get to fourth grade in our school, they start using agendas, and they now have one-to-one ipads. They also have different desks and chairs (with wheels!) that come with a whole set of expectations and responsibilities. I will explain each responsibility in further detail below.
As fourth graders, I expect my students to start taking on some responsibilities they may not have had before. When students get to fourth grade in our school, they start using agendas, and they now have one-to-one ipads. They also have different desks and chairs (with wheels!) that come with a whole set of expectations and responsibilities. I will explain each responsibility in further detail below.
1. Always give your best effort: As a student, it is their job to always give the best effort they can at that given time. If their best effort is not being put forth, they will never know how successful they might be.
2. Ask questions: Starting on the first day of class I tell my students to always ask questions. Theses could be clarifying questions, questions based on confusion, or a question about why we are doing something. I always want my students to know why we are learning certain things, and working on certain activities. So, if they don't know the reason why we are doing something, I always encourage them to ask!
3. Agendas: Students are given agendas in fourth grade to keep track of their weekly activities. We fill out agendas on Mondays, and add anything that might come up throughout the week. It is the responsibility of the students to bring their agenda to school every day, to make sure they are writing homework and weekly activities down, and to show their parents what is going on in school for the week.
4. Reading Choice Board: Reading and writing is very important for the academic development for elementary students. In the beginning of the year, the students all receive a Reading Choice Board. They are given nine different options to complete for homework. I ask that the students complete one square each night, although they may do more if they would like. Of course things like sports and family events come up, so they may not always be able to complete one square a night. All I ask is that the students complete each Reading Choice Board in a timely manner. Once all nine squares have been completed, it is the student's responsibility to turn their paper into their cubby and get a new one.
Reading Choice Board 4.docx5. Plugging in iPads: We have an iPad cart in our classroom that serves as storage, and a charging station for all of our iPads. The students are responsible for respecting the iPad equipment, and for using them responsibly in school. They all sign a Technology Contract in the beginning of the year that states they accept this responsibility. They students are also responsible for returning their iPads to the cart every day, and to make sure they are plugged in to charge if it is needed. Since I am not using those iPads, it is not my job to make sure they are charged for the next day.
6. Breakfast Cart: Breakfast is served in our classroom every morning. The breakfast cart then gets emptied and taken back to the cafeteria when the students go to lunch. Sometimes not all of the food is eaten, so I teach the students in the beginning of the year what food can be kept for the next day, and what food has to be thrown away. After I have taught them this, it is their responsibility to make sure that the breakfast cart is cleaned out and ready to be taken back to the cafeteria during lunch time.
7. Desks and Chairs: Upper grades have different desks and chairs than the primary classrooms. Our desks and chairs have wheels, and no personal storage space for students' materials. Because of this, I have three bins for each table group that holds all of their materials. Table groups are responsible for keeping these bins clean and organized. They are also responsible for using their chairs correctly. The chairs spin and roll, and it is expected that the students are not using the chairs inappropriately during lessons. When they are working in groups, the students are allowed to roll their chair next to their group so they can communicate better. It is expected that the chairs are never used as a toy in the classroom. Rather, it is a privilege to have these chairs, so we must make sure to use them responsibly.
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