COURSE OUTLINE

GRADE 4

Planners
Please sign the planner nightly to ensure the communication between home
and school. I will have the students write what we did that day in class
regardless if they are completed. They will indicate after the subject to
which is done or not do. I will also put in upcoming tests a week or so
prior to the date. Please leave comments or information for me to read the
next day if needed.

Parent Portal

This is the internet site to find the latest of your childs marks. Report Cards
are not being sent home this year, rather available online for your viewing.
Comments will be provided on individual assignments as needed. Marks
will be updated throughout the month. If you find any discrepancies with the
program, please contact to discuss.

Homework (Guthrie Website online)

What they dont finish in class.
Spelling is given at the beginning of the week and due on Friday, unless
there is a holiday, then it is due Thursday.

GRADES 1-6 Academic Achievement Scale

Grade Level of Achievement Unless otherwise stated, the student is working
at grade level.
Academic Achievement Scale
Student level of achievement and understanding with reference to the learner
outcomes:
5 Student demonstrates excellent performance and understanding of the
learner
outcomes by extending his/her learning and applying his/her knowledge.
4 Student demonstrates consistent performance and a proficient
understanding
of the learner outcomes.
3 Student demonstrates acceptable performance and a basic understanding
of
the learner outcomes.
2 Student demonstrates developing understanding of the learner outcomes.
1 Student is experiencing difficulty meeting the learner outcomes.
Core Subjects

Language Arts
Resources
Texts - Zoom Shots & Skillbook
- Flip Flops & Skillbook
- Communicating Skills (Final test in June)
- Spelling (due each Friday)

Novels - Variety of
- Holes (teacher read)

Other - Cursive Writing (Wednesday)

- Creative Writing (Final story in June)

Guided Reading books that are leveled for their reading success
- Comprehension checks

Evaluation
Spelling Units and Tests
Language Skills
Literature Skills
Writing Skills
Major assignments and tests are weighted more

Math
Resources
Text - Math Focus (Nelson)
-Worksheets from Math Focus
- Worksheets from Maximizing Math
Mathletics Computer site provided for practice at school and home.
(Paid for by Guthrie School $14.00)

Evaluation
Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Major assignments and tests are weighted more

Science
Resources
Text None
Binder Notes and assignments for review
Units
Light & Shadow
Waste in our World
On the Move
Building Devices
Plants

Evaluation
Notebooks
Assignments
Projects/Labs
Tests
Major assignments and tests are weighted more

Social
Resources
Texts Voices of Alberta
- People, Places, Possibilities
Units
Focus on Alberta
Albertas Past and Present

Evaluation
Notebooks
Assignments
Projects
Tests
Major assignments and tests are weighted more
Other Subjects

French Mrs. Murray

Music Mrs. Oltsher
Art Mr. Perlette
PE Mr. Perlette
Health Mr. Perlette
Computers Mr. Perlette

Evaluation - Letter grades (E, A, N)

Major Field Trips

Two days skiing in March Approximately $65
Two days Birch Bay in June Approximately $75
Other minor field trips as they are scheduled (inexpensive)

Specific Learner Objectives

For the absolute breakdown of objectives for any subject, please ask
individually as they are far too lengthy to photocopy for everyone. Or go to
http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/parents/handbooks

Personal Note
I look forward to meeting you all sometime soon. If you have any concerns
please contact myself as soon as possible so we can solve the problem.
Working together to make Guthrie an even better school!

Scott Perlette- Teacher

Becky Williams- Educational Assistant
Patrick Miller- Student Teacher