In an effort to prepare students for the many expectations, responsibilities, and privileges that come with moving on to fifth grade, each student will receive one citizenship grade per week for the next four weeks in both Social Studies and Health. We will no longer be flipping cards.
Many of the kids are no longer affected by merely flipping their cards and I think this will really help challenge and motivate them to be the best they can be. The kids are all ready for summer break to begin and we still have four weeks of teaching and learning to do. Therefore, I truly believe this will help those who continue to push the limits with the classroom and school rules.
My hope is that this new system will stress to the students that fun activities, such as Field Day and end of the year celebrations are privileges, or rewards, for students who follow classroom and school expectations as well as give their best effort in and out of the classroom each day.
Fifth grade is just around the corner and the kids will discover the importance of being good citizens and role models for one another, because each year they are given more responsibility. I am doing this because I adore these kids and want to provide them with every opportunity to discover their potential as lifelong learners.
Each student will begin with a 100% A+ for the week in Social Studies and Health. The following are possible reasons for the grade to decrease by 5% for each issue:
v Not following classroom rules/expectations
v Using inappropriate language or tone
v Being unkind to others
v Being told more than two times to do something
v Not following hallway or lunchroom and recess rules
v Not following specials’ class rules
v Failure to turn in work on time
This new system will take affect immediately! Please review and discuss with your child. I appreciate all your support in this new plan.
Thank you,
Mrs. Hill
