CITIZENSHIP

4th GRADE CITIZENSHIP

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Citizenship

What makes a good citizen?

A good citizen is someone who respects others and their property.
He/she is helpful, considerate, and willing to put others first.
He/she listens to the views of others and thinks about what they have to say.
He/she helps people who are not in a position to help themselves.
He/she respects the environment and does not damage it in anyway.
He/she works hard.
He/she is well mannered and pleasant.
He/she is always willing to learn.

Why this class is different?

There are many opportunities for success in this 4th grade class. First, I give up my recess and lunch recess to offer a makeup period for students. I allow them to redo, makeup, or finish any assignment that they need-with assistance. I also allow students to redo any assignment that they did not pass-as many times as they need to be successful-also with assistance. Lastly, I also offer a daily review period of concepts. Yes, that's right; I actually spend between 30-minutes and 1-hour reviewing materials from the previous day's lessons. If this is not enough for your student to be successful, then please call or e-mail me so that we can discuss this further.

Citizenship

Citizenship, although not counted towards a student's grade point average (gpa), is one of the most important observable areas practiced while in school. In a place where every student feels like a citizen, safe and comfortable, productivity will flourish. I'm sure most of you will agree that good citizens are the central part of any and every successful society.

What To Do?

Please help your student succeed by reinforcing the ideas behind being a positive citizen. Not only will they benefit, but everyone involved will benefit also.

What Will Happen?

If your student is not making sound choices in regards to being a good citizen, they may not be participating in the many 4th grade activities, field trips, parties, and the like, that are planned this year. In regards to your student's citizenship, from my experiences as a parent and teacher, if a situation is handled correctly, you will never have to deal with it again. Please hold your student to the highest expectations possible.

Areas Considered In Citizenship:

Shows Respect For Authority

Is Courteous and Respectful to Others

Works and Plays Well in a Group

Follows School and Safety Rules

Follows Class Rules

Shows Good Sportsmanship

Key - May be used.

E=EXCELLENT (NO PROCEDURAL REMINDERS)

S=SATISFACTORY (AN OCCASIONAL REMINDER)

N=NEEDS WORK (MANY REMINDERS)

U=UNSATISFACTORY (WE NEED TO TALK)

X=EXCUSED-NO PARTICIPATE OR WAS ABSENT FOR THE WEEK.

Peace and Regards,

Mr. C-