Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Curriculum Night

August 28, 2013

Parent Support

• Priorities• Regular attendance• Arrive on-time• Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures

• Backpack• Check daily• Important info, agenda, and

homework

Parent Support

• Medications• Must be processed in the office

• Stay involved• Communication• PTO• Volunteer

• Treat Others with Kindness and Respect

• Excellent Attitude• Act Responsibly• Make Safe Choices

TEAM Ryan Expectations

Communication

• Website• District• Classroo

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• Two-way• E-mail • Voicemail

• Home Folders • Monday• Green

• Publications (web, too)

• District Communicator

• Ryan Rap• Classroom

Newsletter

• Research-based• Reading - Open Court• Math - Expressions

• Writer’s Workshop– Lucy Calkins

• BCAMSC Science Units

• Calhoun County ISD Social Studies

Curriculum

• Specials• Art• Music• Physical

Education• Spanish• Computer Lab

• Purpose• Develop initiative, responsibility, self-

direction, and organizational skills.

• Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom.

• Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study.

• Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement.

K-5 Homework Policy

• Time Allotment in Minutes• K and 1st ≤ 10 • 2nd ≤ 20• Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment

• Approximate Times Include• Reading • Math facts• Consideration for child’s pace

K-5 Homework Policy

GUIDELINES/TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

•Assignments given have been clearly explained in the classroom.•Students will fully understand when the assignment is due.•Homework will be checked for its quality and completion. Homework will not be graded unless the teacher has clearly stated so to the students.•Teachers will communicate to parents about missing or incomplete assignments as needed.

•Be aware of assignments and seek further explanation if needed.•Record assignments in agenda.•Organize his/her time to work on assignments. •Turn assignments in on time.•Work reflects high standards regarding quality and completeness.•Finish any work not completed in class.

•Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the student’s homework by doing the following:•Provide a study area that is quiet, comfortable, and free from major disturbances.•Provide a definite time for study or other home activities.•Monitor the child’s daily agenda.•Arrange with the school to secure assignments during a period of absence. •Encourage the child to complete homework on their own as much as possible and assist only as needed.

K-5 Homework Policy

4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced)3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient)2 - Improvement Needed (Basic)1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory)N - Not Introduced

Keep in mind:- Many standards are introduced in the early

term- May not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency

on those standards until later in the school year.

Grade Reports

• Three times per year• DIBELS / DAZE / Star• Delta Math• Standards Based Report Cards• Writing Assessment

• By Unit of Instruction• Open Court Reading & Math Expressions• BCAMSC Science

• RTI (Response to Intervention)• CAT (Collaborative Action Team)

District Assessments

• Title I & II• Math• Reading

• Special Education

• Speech• School

Counselor

Special Services

• School Social Worker

• School Psychologist

• School Nurse• ExCel - Exploring

in Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning

• Bus drop off 8:35 am• Ryan start time 8:40 am (Doors open at

8:35)• Ryan dismissal / Parent Pick up 3:40 pm. • Bus departure time 3:47 pm • Literacy block• Math Block• Recess• Lunch• Science and/or Social Studies Block• Specials

Daily Schedule

Thank you for coming!

Questions