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A Successful School Year And STAAR Success at Southern Hills

This guide outlines strategies for student achievement in Southern Hills 5th Grade, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement, good attendance, positive behavior, work habits, and homework support. The formula for success involves a collaborative effort among students, parents, and educators to ensure success on STAAR tests and overall school performance. It covers attendance policies, behavior expectations, homework guidelines, discipline plans, positive reinforcement techniques, responsibilities, and support systems. The guide also highlights subject-specific expectations in Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. By fostering a supportive learning environment and encouraging active participation from all stakeholders, Southern Hills aims to ensure a successful academic year for 5th graders.

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A Successful School Year And STAAR Success at Southern Hills

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  1. A Successful School Year AndSTAAR Success at Southern Hills

  2. 5th Grade Teachers Mr. Tom Brox – Social Studies Mrs. Doni Kaufhold – Science Mrs. Robin Carruthers – Math Mrs. Patti Golden – Language Arts

  3. Formula for Success Students + Parents + Educators = Success

  4. 5th Grade Students Must pass the Math and Reading STAAR to be promoted to 6th grade The Science STAAR stands alone

  5. How can parents help students experience success in school and on the STAAR test? Attendance Behavior and Work Habits Homework Support

  6. Attendance A good attendance record increases a student’s chances to develop the skills necessary to be successful in life AND Increases the student’s chances to pass the STAAR

  7. If school is in session, your child should be in school, unless Your child is sick OR A death has occurred in the immediate family Occasionally doctor appointments must be scheduled during school-this should be the exception and not the rule

  8. Remember Positive school attendance results in positive academic achievement

  9. Behavior Encourage your child to make good choices about behavior

  10. Work Habits Come to school with homework completed Come to class with the necessary materials Come to school with a positive attitude

  11. Homework Reinforces skills learned in class Challenges students to think Fosters independent learning

  12. Discipline Plan Sent home copies in Tue folder Conduct and work habit issues are separate Cuts will be noted in the Assignment spirals Grades entered for 4 1/2 week periods Start fresh with 100 every 4 1/2 weeks 9 week grade is an average of 2 grades

  13. Positive Reinforcement Positive notes written in the assignment spiral Celebration Time on Friday as time permits Individual teacher rewards-more computer time, more choices, treasure chest, etc.

  14. Responsibility and Support Students are responsible for writing all their homework assignments in their assignment spirals Teachers use the spirals to communicate with parents regarding student activities and behavior Parents should check assignment spirals every night Parents should sign the assignment spiral every night

  15. Expect …in General Math homework M, Tu, W, and Th night Students should read 20-30 minutes every night Language Arts homework on M, Tu,W and Th nights Science and Social Studies homework as needed

  16. Expect…in Language Arts All major projects and choice boards will be assigned in writing and explained verbally Student and teacher conferences with written goals Students learn to work independently and follow checklists Students to monitor their own learning and evaluate learning experiences (with teacher guidance)-what works for them and strategies to get them unstuck

  17. Expect ….in Science Daily question warm-up Look for notes/vocabulary in your child’s composition book. Review with your child and ask what they are learning Check Science folder for hand outs and graded papers Grades come from daily work, quizzes, tests and labs. STEMSCOPES.COM

  18. Expect…in Social Studies Daily Journal Entries Individual and class participation Weekly quiz and test Making American History fun respectfully

  19. Expect …in Math Math facts Class Notes/Examples Homework Wednesday-computation quiz Friday-homework quiz

  20. Support Healthy food choices feed a student’s body and brain A good night’s rest helps students focus on school work Sign the assignment spiral every night-look for conduct issues, work habit concerns and homework completion

  21. Support … Be sure your child reads 20-30 minutes each day Be sure your child shows their work for every Math problem

  22. Ask Questions – Get Answers What did you do in Math class? (It was not nothing.) What happened in the book you are reading? What did you learn in Science class today? What are you studying in Social Studies?

  23. Educators Provide a safe learning environment Design challenging learning opportunities Are examples of life long learners Have effective classroom management skills

  24. Working Together for A Successful Year At Southern Hills

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