ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Abu Dhabi International (PVT) School

Session Objectives

Our Mission Teacher Background Morning Procedures End-of-Day Procedures Entry and Exit Policy Discipline and Behavior Modification Class Work Routine Homework Routine Assessment Procedures Grading Breakdown “We Missed You” Form Co-curricular Activities Communication

Our Mission

To support all students in attaining their full potential in personal development and active citizenship by providing the

foundation for life learning through quality education

Teacher Background

Name: Ms. Claire Mc Fadden Country of Origin: Ireland Education: BA in Applied Social Studies in

Social Care, Post Graduate Diploma in Primary School Education

Years of Experience: 2 years teaching experience in Ireland

Morning Procedures

Classrooms open at 7:20 a.m. for grade 3 . Classroom instruction begins at 7:40 a.m. DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time

takes place between 7:25 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. Students are not permitted in class between

7:25 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. as not to interrupt DEAR time.

Students enter the class, empty their bags in their lockers, place their bags inside their lockers, and hand in their homework.

Morning Procedures

Late students are not permitted to enter their classrooms without obtaining permission and a slip from an administrator.

Grade 3 students who are late must report to the principal’s office.

Late students who are in the same class will be sent to their classroom with their names written on the same slip.

End-of-Day Procedures

Classroom instruction ends at 2:35 p.m. Students are given time to write their

homework in their passports. Teachers guide students as they put

materials needed in their bags to take home.

Parents of students in Grade 3 should pick up their children from their classrooms at the end of the school day.

Entry & Exit Policy and Procedures for Parents

Please read the Entry and Exit Policy Handout. It is also posted on our website.

Student Transportation Agreement

Please make sure to sign and return the form to school. Your child’s ID will be issued according to your choice.

Discipline & Behavioral Modification

Fostering good habits of character and good citizenship is central in the school mission.

Maintaining discipline is the key to providing an environment conducive to teaching and learning.

The administration, teachers, and parents must ensure that students adhere to the school rules and behave appropriately.

School Rules Grades 3 students develop their own

rules with their classroom teacher. Generally, rules relate to the following: Promptness, Responsibility, Organization, Engagement, Teamwork, Discipline, Respect, and Honesty.

Discipline & Behavioral Modification

Positive Reinforcement Our philosophy student discipline is

centered around positive reinforcement and the exercise of patience in supporting every child in improving his conduct.

We believe that generally students readily change their behavior if they are approached in a positive and constructive manner, using praise and promoting self-esteem and confidence.

Discipline & Behavioral Modification

Two positive reinforcement programs Beads for Deeds: Rewardable deeds are voluntary actions that reflect good habits of character and good citizenship. Examples of such behaviors include:

Helping others Protecting the integrity of others Picking up litter

Good News Report (GNR): is given to students who have performed consistently well or have significantly improved in behavior.

Discipline & Behavioral Modification

Grades 3 Disciplinary Code The BREAK disciplinary system is used

when necessary. Each letter in “BREAK” is associated

with a certain number of offenses committed by a student and a disciplinary consequence.

Discipline & Behavioral Modification

Offense Level Consequence

First Offense B: Beware and Behold Student is given a verbal warning.

Second Offense

R: Rethink and Regret Student writes an apology letter.

Third Offense

E: Engage to End

Teacher reports to parents using student passport to engage them in helping the student modify behavior.

Fourth Offense

A: Assist to Avoid Teacher counsels student in private for 5 minutes during recess time

Fifth Offence K: Break! You are at stake!

Teacher writes incident report and meets with student & vice principal/principal.

Discipline & Behavioral Modification

Grades 3 Disciplinary Code: BREAK

Class Work Routine

Subjects

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

English -Oral Language-Spelling-Grammar-Vocabulary

-OralLanguage-Spelling-Grammar-Reading

-Oral Language-Spelling-Grammar-Reading

-Oral Language-Spelling -Grammar-Reading

Assessments

Math New Lesson/Practice

New Lesson/Practice

New Lesson/Practice

New Lesson/Practice

New Lesson/Practice

Science Introduce New Lesson/ PPT

Read Lesson in Book

Reading Support & Homework

Activity/ Experiment/ Project

ESS Introduce/ Read New Lesson

Revision/ Activity Sheet

Homework Routine

Subjects

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

English SpellingVocabulary

SpellingReading

SpellingGrammarReading

SpellingRevision for Assessments

None

Math PWB PWB PWB PWB PWB

Science None None None Read Lesson

ESS None None None None Read Chapter

Assessment Procedures

A study guide is sent home one week prior to a scheduled test.

The study guide includes the objectives, pages, and other important information that is necessary for the preparation for any test.

Study Guide Sample

Dear Parents:

We will have the first science test on Monday, October 20, 2010.

Chapter 1: Types of Living Things

Lesson 1: What Are Some Types of Living Things?

Lesson 2: How Do Living Things Grow and Change?

Students should be able to:identify and compare characteristics of living and nonliving things.describe the parts of cells.describe the life cycles of plants.describe the life cycles of animals.define the terms: organism, cell, life cycle, metamorphosis, larva, pupa, inherit

Book pages: 30, 37,38, and 45

RS: 5,6,7,8

Copybook

Examples

Formative Summative Observations Rubrics Graphic

Organizers Self assessments Concept questions Exit Cards Projects Pop Quizzes

Projects Rubrics Quizzes Tests Exams

Grading Breakdown

Assessment FrequencyPercentage

of Total Score

Percentage of Total Score

Percentage of Total Score

Percentage of Total Score

Language Arts

Math ScienceSocial

StudiesDaily Assessments

5-15/ semester

50% 40% 30 % 30 %

Project1 per

semester5% 10 % 10 % 10 %

Presentation

1 per semester

5 % 5 % 5 % 5 %

Others Continuous5 %

Handwriting

1020% Lab reports

20%

Tests2-4 per

semester35 % 35% 35 % 35 %

“We Missed You” Form

In case a student is absent, parents have to pass by the Elementary School Office between 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. to collect the “We Missed You Form” and learning material.

It is important that your child reviews the material and completes any missed assignment before returning to class.

“We Missed You” Form

Co-curricular Activities

Important to develop students’ character and talents.

Clubs for elementary school students will be formed early November.

Parents will be informed of the clubs and schedules.

Parents are encouraged to enroll their children in the clubs of their interest.

Communication

Open House Teacher-Parent Conferences Principal-Parent Conferences Student Support Service Conferences Scheduled Meetings Weekly Newsletters from Teachers Monthly Newsletters from Principal Passports Progress Reports Report Cards Website: www.aisuae.com