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School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Before school care starting at 6:30 a.m.
After school care until 6:00 p.m.
Fourth grade brings additional challenges for each student. The day is
divided into seven 55 minute periods with teachers specialized in the areas they
teach thereby allowing students
the experiences of faculty with a variety of teaching styles and methods.
Daily classes include Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science,
Enrichment Class (alternating between Fine Arts, Spanish, Mythology and Latin),
and Computers alternating with Physical Education.
CURRICULUM
READING
4 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Vocabulary Textbook
Following Directions
Main Idea
Reading for Details and Comprehension
Sequencing
Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
Predicting Outcomes
Recognizing Cause-Effect Relationships
Categorizing
Outside Book Reports Each Six Weeks
LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH
4 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Listening and Recall
Sequencing
Predicting, Reasoning and Evaluating
Mechanics and Punctuation
Grammar (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Clauses)
Vocabulary and Sentence Building
Writing Processes, Composition (Informative, Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive, How-To)
Vocabulary
Study Skills (Dictionary, Thesaurus, Organization)
Story Elements
Types of Literature
SPELLING AND HANDWRITING
Long and Short Vowels
Homophones and Homographs
Idioms
Synonyms
Compound Words
Prefixes, Suffixes
Abbreviations
Plurals, Endings
Greek and Latin Roots
Cursive Handwriting
MATH
Place Value Through Trillions
Missing Number Series
Addition/Subtraction of Whole Numbers with Multiple Regroupings
Association and Commutative Property Theory
Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Fractions (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Simplification)
Addition/Subtraction of Mixed Numbers
Money
Decimals
Time
Measurements
Geometry
Estimating
Parentheses
Missing Numbers is Equations
Word Problems
Development of Logic and Abstract Problem Solving Skills
SOCIAL STUDIES: American History
American Indians
European Exploration
Early Colonial America
Westward Expansion
American Government
Using Directions
Reading Maps
Using a Legend
Tracing Routes
Using a Grid
Reading Graphs and Diagrams
SCIENCE
5 Step Scientific Process; Annual Science Fair
Chemistry-Matter and Change
Basic Terms, Concepts
Atoms
Properties of Matter
Sound
Light
Elements
Solutions, Saturation, Crystallization
Changes of State
Structures and Engineering
Electricity
Robotic Design and Basic Programming
Force, Motion
Work
Energy
Space and Flight
Basics of Flight
Solar System, Universe, Galaxies
Our Dynamic Earth
Geology
Pangea and Continental Drift
Formation of Mountains
Formation and Characteristics of Rocks
Weathering and Erosion
Sun as Energy, Plant Growth, Creation of Winds, Water Cycle
Pattern Changes
Changes with Growth, Erosion, Dissolving, Weathering, Flow
Ecology
Meteorology
Water Cycle
Clouds
Wind
Fronts, Air Masses, Movement
Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Hurricanes
Forecasting Weather
Weather and Climate
Satellites
Maps
The Human Body
Classification of Living Things
The Cell
Body Systems inc. Circulatory, Respiratory
Adaptation, Survival and Reproduction
Inherited and Learned Traits
Health
THEATRE AND THE ARTS
Vocal Performance
Body Movement
Plays
Variety of Media, Processes and Techniques in 2 and 3 Dimensional Form
Annual study of 18 Artists inc. Techniques, Style, Biography and Actual Example
Annual study of 18 World Landmarks including Name, Location and Associated Facts
MYTHOLOGY / LATIN
Reading Aloud and Class Discussion of Greek and Roman Myths and Plays
Study of the Epic Poem, The Odyssey by Homer
Roman Architecture, Art inc. Mosaics, Wall Paintings
Roman History
Roman Daily Life
Roman Numerals and Naming System
Sporting Events and "Olympic" Competitions
Comparison of Roman Life to Modern
Latin Prefixes and Suffixes
Greek Alphabet
SPANISH
Alphabet and Numbers
Introduction of Nouns and Adjectives
Calendar, Months, Days
Foods
Conversational Phrases and Terms
Thematic Cultural Projects
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Swimming
Developing Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Ball Handling
Body Rhythm
Aerobics
Dance
Organized Games
Team Sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Kickball)
Sportsmanship
COMPUTER LAB
Develop Correct Keyboard Techniques
Correct Posture and Finger Placement
Word Processing
Use of Educational Software
Programming for Robotics
Reinforcement of Classroom Activities (Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies)