Ninety Six Primary School
2010-2011
First Grade Syllabus
Evaluation of Student Progress
Grade Scale
S+ = 100
S = 99-90
P = 89-78
N = 77-70
U = 69-0
Weighted
Scale:
Class work= 1
Homework= 1
Quizzes= 1
Tests= 1
Spelling
Reading
Each week,
students will
be given a
spelling list.
Throughout
the week, we
introduce the
words and do
a variety of
activities using
these words
such as ABC
order,
sentences,
word sorts,
and other
activities. The
test will
include all
words for the
week.
Math
Assessments
Student
Progress
Reading
Math tests will Students are
Student
Comprehension be given at the assessed
progress will
tests will be
end of each
using quizzes, be determined
given each
chapter. If
comprehension using: teacherweek. A “word
there are a
tests, spelling
made tests,
wall” word test
significant
tests, math
textbook tests,
will be given
number of
tests,
teacher
each week as
students who
anecdotal
observation,
well. Additional did not
notes, and
portfolios of
grades will be
perform well
teacher
student work,
given
on a particular observations.
running
periodically on
skill, a retest
records, class
homework/class will be given
participation,
worksheets that after further
DRA scores,
review
instruction on
and MAP test
vocabulary,
that skill.
results.
story sequence,
and
comprehension.
Attendance and Tardy Policies
Regular attendance at school is necessary in order for the student to reap the maximum
benefit from the educational program. All students will be expected to remain on the school
campus for the entire school day unless dismissed because of illness, medical/dental
appointments or emergencies. Trips/vacations during required school days are unlawful
absences and can result in students being placed on student attendance plans.
Communication with Parents
Teachers may contact you in a number of ways. These ways may include: weekly newsletters,
telephone calls, notes home, conferences, interim reports, report cards, signed papers,
behavior sheets, and individual class website.
Tentative Long Range Plans by Subject
Language Arts/Reading
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
Beginning Reading Skills
Critical Reading
Use phonetic strategies
Identify characters, details, and setting
Recognize sequence
Recognize non print sources
Print legibly
Begin to read aloud or independently.
Introduce problems and situations
Using new vocabulary words
Read a variety of text and derive meaning
Reread and self correct
Recognize cause and effect
Read with fluency and expression
Recognize general themes/main ideas in
readings
Write about what is read
Give and follow two step directions
Alphabetize by first letter
2nd Quarter
4th Quarter
Word patterns
Fantasy and reality
Independent Reading/fluency and expression
Make predictions
Retell stories in logical order
Attempt spelling with phonetic letter patterns
Identify titles and author
Use technology
Generate writing ideas
Integrate phonetic strategies when reading
Categorize information using strategies
Three syllables words
Technology for writing
Draw conclusions and make inferences
Write in a variety of formats
Main idea
Fact and Opinion
Social Studies
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
Home and School
Rules We Follow
Neighborhoods
Kinds of Communities
Physical Growth/Individual Interest
Goods and Services
How Things Have Changed
How Travel Has Changed
Life Around the World
2nd Quarter
4th Quarter
This is Our Country
Government/ Our Responsibilities
Early Travelers to America
Symbols and Holidays
Our Country’s Leaders
Different Kinds of Weather
Our Earth’s Resources
Caring for Our Resources
Math
1st Quarter
Addition Concepts
Subtraction Concepts
Shapes
Number Sense
2nd Quarter
Fact Families
Fractions
Tally Marks
Ordinal Numbers
3rd Quarter
Data Graphs and Probability
Place Value
Comparing Numbers
Number Patterns
4th Quarter
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Counting Money
Time and Calendar
Measurement
Double Digit Addition and Subtraction
Science
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
Scientific Inquiry
Space and Technology
Earth Science
IB Unit “Rock My World”
Land, Air, and Water
Weather
Day and Night Sky
How We Use Science in Our World
2nd Quarter
4th Quarter
Physical Science
Observing Matter
Movement and Sound
Learning About Energy
Life Science
IB Unit- “How Does My Garden Grow”
Living and Nonliving
Habitats
How Plants and Animals Live
Life Cycles
Food Chains
Health
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
Elements of Good Health and Good Character
Roles and Responsibility of Family and Friends
Feelings and Conflict Resolution
Healthy Foods
Good Hygiene
Good Dental Hygiene
Proper Exercise
2nd Quarter
4th Quarter
Good Drugs/Bad Drugs(Red Ribbon Week)
Your Body
Your Five Senses
Safety
First Aid
A Clean Earth (Earth Day)
Staying Healthy and Well