3. Classroom Procedures
• attendance
• specials schedule
• subject folders
• bus notes–must have student’s name,
teacher, who they are riding with and bus #
• absences/missed work (folder)
• agendas
• envelopes for signed papers
• book orders
• water bottle/healthy snack
• birthday treats
4. Assertive Discipline
Rules: Consequences:
1. Raise your hand 1st verbal warning-write name
2. Come to class prepared on board
with all supplies and
homework completed 2nd move clothespin and fill out
3. Only speak kind words behavior log-lose point
4. Follow directions the
first time 3rd move clothespin and fill out
5. Keep hands, feet, and all behavior log-lose point
objects to yourself.
4th move clothespin and fill out
behavior log-lose point
Any further/severe disruptions
– visit to Mr. Orr’s office.
*Monthly Reward Party if 12-16 points are earned
5. Student Handbook
• Now online – McKee’s website
• Dress Code (tennis shoes on P.E. day)
• Personal Items – No:
~ CD players/digital cameras
~ cell phones
~ toys, games
~ sports cards/trading cards
6. Homework
• HW is given one point for each assignment in that
subject and entered as one test grade
• HW is checked for completion, not accuracy
• Missed homework-homework notice sent home to
be signed, missed hw completed, and clothespin
moved
• HW includes studying/preparing for upcoming
tests
• HW/tests listed daily on classroom agenda
7. Grading
• Types of Assessment: objective/essay tests,
reports, projects, informal – observation and
participation
• Tests: advanced notice for tests and quizzes
written on classroom agenda; tests below C should
be signed and returned
• Grading scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C,
60-69 D, 59-below F
• Progress Reports: Begin 2nd nine weeks
9. Language Arts
is:
• Reading
• Writing
• English
• Spelling
10. Reading
• Variety of materials: basal (text), novels,
technology resources, books/stories on tape
• Variety of genres: fiction, non-fiction, biography,
poetry, fantasy, folk/ fairy tale
• Variety of reading groups: independent, partners,
small/whole group
• Reading 25 books – aligns with PA Standards
~ Accelerated Reader
~ Silent reading time in class
~ Reading Log (20 min./night, signed and due on Friday)
11. AR Reading
• STAR test to determine ZPD
• Goals determined by formula, can be altered up or
down as needed.
• Information can be accessed online
• Great results last year / Students eager to read!
12. Writing / English
• Journal writing: “quick” • Language Handbook
writing that focuses on • Lessons on grammar skills
content are tied in with the
• Process Writing: more reading story
formal pieces that follow • Supplemental resource
the 5-step writing process materials
• 3 District Writing
Assessments: Narrative,
Informational, and
Persuasive
13. Spelling
• Spelling list is tied in with the reading story
~ Pretest given when new reading story
begins
~ Pretest – miss 0-1 become an alternate speller
~ 20 words + 5 challenge words
~ HW is cursive practice, PB pages, study words
nightly
~ Test – 5 days after pretest
14. Math
• Rocket Math (math facts review)
• Math is sequenced month by month
• Flexible Math grouping
• What will we study?
~ Data Analysis
~ Rounding, Place Value, Estimating, Comparing
~ Time
~ Money
~ Multiplication and Division
~ Geometry
~ Fractions
~ Metric
~ Probability
~ Measurement
• Times Tables
15. Science/Health
• ASSET, Inc. – a center that promotes learning in an inquiry-
based environment
• Hands-on
• Units we will study:
~ Characteristics of Sound (Parts of the Ear)
~ Electricity & Magnetism
~ Land and Water
• Health – Knowing About Yourself & Others,
Food Pyramid/Plate, Disease Prevention, Body Systems
16. Social Studies
• Five regions of the United states
• Pennsylvania history
• Quizzes, chapter tests
• State reports
• Learn study skills; vocabulary;
study guides
17. Ways To Help Your Child
Succeed in 4th Grade
• Check agendas daily
• Check backpacks daily
• Tests should be studied for in advance
• Monitor AR reading
• Help promote your child’s responsibility
for their learning
18. Other Assessments
• Scantron: Fall, Spring
~ testing is computer-based
~ immediate results
• (3) District and In-class writing
assessments throughout the year:
~ Narrative, Informational, Persuasive
• PSSA: Reading & Math-April 8-19
Science – April 22-26
19. D.A.R.E.
• D.A.R.E. = Define, Assess, Respond,
Evaluate
• Drug/alcohol/violence awareness
program implemented by N.F. Police
Sergeant John Bates
20. Possible 4th Grade
Field Trips
• “Challenge By Choice” in September
• PNC Park, Science Center, Children’s
Festival, Children’s Museum
• 4th Grade picnic (held at McKee in
June)
21. PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Please complete the following
clearances to join us on a field trip or
help at school:
• Act 34 – Criminal Record Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Download these forms from McKee’s
website
22. How to contact me:
• dstockhausen@westasd.org
• 724-693-8451, ext. 4033
