This document provides information about Mrs. Bixler's 4th grade class including communication details, schedules, conduct expectations, homework policies, grading practices, supplies needed, and reminders. The class follows a daily schedule that includes subjects like math, reading, writing, science, and PE. Students are expected to follow rules of respect, responsibility, fairness and citizenship. Academic grades are calculated based on tests, classwork and homework.
2. Communication
Email: bbixler@saugususd.org
School Phone: (661) 294-5345
Website: bbixler.weebly.com
* links to on-line text books
* parent volunteer calendar
Reminder Binder: Review and sign daily.
Tuesday Folder: Correct incorrect answers on
tests, sign and return empty folder.
3. Schedule
8:00-8:20 Attendance, Lunch Count,
Reminder Binder, Morning Work
8:20-9:30 Math
9:30-10:25 Reading/Language Arts
10:25-10:45 RECESS!!
10:45-11:45 Reading/Language Arts
4. 11:50-12:40 LUNCH!!
12:45 - 1:15 Writing
1:15 - 2:00 Science
Social Studies
2:00-2:30 Library (Wednesdays)
2:00-2:50 PE/Art/Computer
2:54 Dismissal
12:20 Minimum Day
1:39 Early Release Wednesdays
Schedule
5. Conduct
2. RESPECT
I will show consideration and acceptance of self and others.
3. RESPONSIBILITY
I will use self-discipline and accept responsibility
for my actions.
1. TRUSTWORTHINESS
I will be truthful and reliable.
6. Conduct
5. CARING
I will show thoughtfulness and gratitude.
6. CITIZENSHIP
I will cooperate and choose to do the right thing.
4. FAIRNESS
I will play by the rules.
9. 1. Must be neat, complete, and on time
Classwork
3. Credit will not be given for work more than
one day late (unless prior arrangements
have been made)
2. Must include the proper heading:
First and last name, student #, date, page
number (if math) and the objective.
4. Peer graded/Teacher graded
10. 1. Writing: Weekly paragraph, goes home on
Friday, due the next Friday
Homework
2. Math: Workbook travels back and forth M-Th.
One page each night reinforces the concept
taught that day.
3. Reading: Record 20 minutes on reading log
4. Spelling: Worksheet, test taken on-
line (www.spellingcity.com ) Thursday
evening
11. Missing Work & Make-Ups
Missing Work:
Missing assignments receive zero credit and are
marked with an “M” in the teacher’s electronic
grade book
Make-ups:
When possible, please call the office or email
the teacher to request make-up work to be
picked up in the front office.
12. Academic Grades
A+ = 98% -100%
A = 93% - 97%
A- = 90% - 92%
B+ = 88% - 89%
B = 83% - 87%
B- = 80% - 82%
C+ = 78% - 79%
C = 73% - 77%
C- = 70% - 72%
N = 69% & below
Tests and projects will receive a percentage and letter grade.
Tests=40% Classwork=50% Homework=10%
Writing grades will be determined by a rubric.
13. Effort Grades
For Work/Study Skills and Citizenship
O = Outstanding
(Almost always does…)
S = Satisfactory
(Doing what you are supposed to do…
most of the time)
N = Needs to Improve
(Is not doing…)
14. *Sign SWATTEC form and leave on desk
*Check packet for additional information
Technology
16. Supplies
Students may NOT bring the following:
-refillable mechanical pencils (disposable is fine)
-erasers or writing implements that double as
toys (including “Squishies” and “Kooky Pens”)
-calculators, iPads, iPods
17. Always Appreciated
Clorox Wipes/Baby wipes
Pencils/lined notebook paper
Tissues Gift cards to:
Copy Paper *Staples
Art Erasers *Office Max
Black Sharpies * Michaels
Gel Grading Pens
18. Reminders
All classroom volunteers need to have a
negative TB test on file in the office
Sign up for a Conference time tonight in
the library
