Welcome to 4th grade with Mr. Ehret (Mr. E.)
Email anytime at: [email protected]
Mr. E (Room 205): Language Arts (Reading and Writing)/Science/S.S./Math
Grading System
Each student’s grade will be determined by tests/quizzes, classwork, homework, and
participation.
N/A = Not assessed at this time
A/C = Area of Concern
P = Partially meets the standard
M = Meets the standard
Tests/Quizzes
They will usually be announced, though an announced “quick-check” quiz may be given at any time. All tests and quizzes will be graded on a percentage scale.
***All writing grades will be determined by use of the NJSLA Writing Rubric.
Classwork
Any work that is assigned in class during the school day will be evaluated based on effort and completeness. If the assigned classwork is not finished in class it should be brought home to be completed as homework and turned in the next school day to receive credit. If there is no effort shown for the work to be completed in class, during the allotted amount of time, the student will be given a chance to complete the assignment during recess time.
Participation
This shows me the teacher how actively involved each student is. As I’ve told the students, even if I don’t call on you, I still notice the people who are consistently raising their hands. Active participation also involves students who are awake, alert, paying attention, and focused on the lessons and activities facilitated by the teacher.
***Homework***
Discipline/Consequences
The following 4th Grade Behavior Plan will be in effect in my classrooms during the school year:
Summary of the Plan
Consequences
Specifically, if the student ends on:
Parent-Teacher Communication
Reward Systems
Individual Incentives
The individual incentive involves a 20 checks reward chart. Students earn checks towards the magic number of 20. After 20 checks, the student receives a form with an option of rewards to choose from.
Example rewards: Homework pass, choose your job, seat change, sit at Mr. E.’s desk, iPad/computer pass
Whole Class Incentives
When the whole class comes together to be the best that they can be, Mr. E. will give a class compliment. Once the Class Reward Thermometer has been filled (about 20 class compliments), a whole class reward is given.
Compliments don’t have to be given just by Mr. E. either. If other teachers or staff notice the class following directions exceptionally well in the hallway, or in the classroom, or at a special, they may give a compliment, and it will be added to the total on the thermometer.
Examples of whole class rewards are: extra TPE, computer lab time, or movie afternoon
Email anytime at: [email protected]
Mr. E (Room 205): Language Arts (Reading and Writing)/Science/S.S./Math
Grading System
Each student’s grade will be determined by tests/quizzes, classwork, homework, and
participation.
N/A = Not assessed at this time
A/C = Area of Concern
P = Partially meets the standard
M = Meets the standard
Tests/Quizzes
They will usually be announced, though an announced “quick-check” quiz may be given at any time. All tests and quizzes will be graded on a percentage scale.
***All writing grades will be determined by use of the NJSLA Writing Rubric.
Classwork
Any work that is assigned in class during the school day will be evaluated based on effort and completeness. If the assigned classwork is not finished in class it should be brought home to be completed as homework and turned in the next school day to receive credit. If there is no effort shown for the work to be completed in class, during the allotted amount of time, the student will be given a chance to complete the assignment during recess time.
Participation
This shows me the teacher how actively involved each student is. As I’ve told the students, even if I don’t call on you, I still notice the people who are consistently raising their hands. Active participation also involves students who are awake, alert, paying attention, and focused on the lessons and activities facilitated by the teacher.
***Homework***
- ALL STUDENTS WILL WRITE HW ASSIGNMENTS IN THE “STUDENT PLANNER” PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL. For the 1st Marking Period: I WILL CHECK THAT IT IS WRITTEN CORRECTLY. I ALSO ASK THAT PARENTS CHECK THE “PLANNER” EACH NIGHT AND SIGN OFF AT THE BOTTOM SO I KNOW YOU HAVE SEEN IT. For the 2nd Marking Period: Students will check each other’s planner for accuracy. For the 3rd Marking Period: Students will be held responsible for accurately filling out their OWN planner.
- Homework will be given out every night except the last day in the school week. There may be times where a project or a special assignment will not be able to be completed in school and will have to be finished over the weekend.
- The student is expected to complete homework assignments each night. Some assignments may be more difficult than others and require parental assistance. If you notice that your child does not seem to grasp the concept being practiced at home please email, or write a note to inform me, so that I may provide additional help.
- If homework is missed or forgotten it will be completed during recess time. On the day homework is missed, Mr. E. will send home a HOMEWORK ALERT EMAIL so the parents are made aware of the missed assignment.
- Homework is checked and reviewed each morning. If all students have successfully completed homework, Mr. E. will then do ten push-ups.
Discipline/Consequences
The following 4th Grade Behavior Plan will be in effect in my classrooms during the school year:
Summary of the Plan
- Based on a color system – blue, green, yellow, orange, red.
- BLUE = Above and beyond expected behavior
- All students begin the day on GREEN
- If a student shows an inappropriate behavior the student’s color will first be changed to YELLOW
- If the teacher does not have to talk to the student for the remainder of the class then the student’s color is put back to GREEN
- If the behavior continues, the teacher will change the color to ORANGE, and eventually RED.
- If at the end of the morning/afternoon the student is on a color other than GREEN, a consequence will be given.
Consequences
- If a student ends on yellow, orange, or red, an email or a Seesaw note will be sent to inform the parents.
Specifically, if the student ends on:
- YELLOW: Partial loss of recess/TPE
- RED: Call home, sent to meet with the principal, loss of recess, and possible school
Parent-Teacher Communication
- Daily (as needed): EMAIL (best way) or SEESAW
- Weekly: Mr. E's Newsletter "ASK ME ABOUT" sent each Sunday evening or Behavior Reports (as needed)
- Monthly: Progress Reports (as needed)
Reward Systems
Individual Incentives
The individual incentive involves a 20 checks reward chart. Students earn checks towards the magic number of 20. After 20 checks, the student receives a form with an option of rewards to choose from.
Example rewards: Homework pass, choose your job, seat change, sit at Mr. E.’s desk, iPad/computer pass
Whole Class Incentives
When the whole class comes together to be the best that they can be, Mr. E. will give a class compliment. Once the Class Reward Thermometer has been filled (about 20 class compliments), a whole class reward is given.
Compliments don’t have to be given just by Mr. E. either. If other teachers or staff notice the class following directions exceptionally well in the hallway, or in the classroom, or at a special, they may give a compliment, and it will be added to the total on the thermometer.
Examples of whole class rewards are: extra TPE, computer lab time, or movie afternoon