Thank you for visiting the Kindergarten Academics Webpage.  We welcome you to also visit each teacher’s individual site as well to see what is happening within each kindergarten classroom.

Reading

Your child will learn to:

• Recite the alphabet
• Recognize both upper and lower case letters
• Correctly say each letter’s sound
• Learn basic concepts of print:
  • holding a book correctly
  • tracking words left to right
  • reading from the top to the bottom of the page
  • identifying the front and back cover and title page
  • understanding the correlation between spoken and printed words
• Identify initial and final sounds in spoken words
• Identify rhyming and non-rhyming words (sun/run vs. Sun/man)
• Determine word meanings from the way they’re used in a sentence
• Make story predictions based on the title, cover, pictures and text
• Identify characters, setting and the key events in a story
• Retell stories in correct sequence
• Follow two and three-step directions using picture clues
• Identify facts in non-fiction text

Writing 

Your child will learn to:

• Generate story ideas as a class and draw pictures to match
• Work as a group to draft a story
• Write from left to right and show space between words
• Write the alphabet in both upper and lower case letters
• Write first and last name on school papers

Mathematics

Your child will learn to:

• Count to 20
• Identify and write numbers through 20 (in or out of order)
• Identify symbols , -, =, and learn simple addition and subtraction
• Understand the concepts of above/below/between/smaller/larger/longer/shorter
• Identify, copy and create models of various shapes
• Sort objects by size, color and shape
• Create a variety of simple patterns

Students will also be evaluated on the following items:

• Use of scissors to cut simple shapes
• Hop on each foot and skip or gallop
• Catch and throw a ball or beanbag
• Identify body parts (head, shoulder, chin, arms, elbow, wrist, hips, waist, legs, knees, ankle and feet)
• Identify colors (red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown, pink, gray, black and white)
• Accurately state first and last name, age and birthday, address and phone

Thank you for visiting the First Grade Academics Webpage.  We welcome you to also visit each teacher’s individual site as well to see what is happening within each first grade classroom.

Reading and Writing

Your child will learn to:

• Read and spell 100 high-frequency (commonly-used) words
• Read 1st grade materials accurately and fluently (should sound like natural speech)
• Learn new words by thinking about the context of the story and looking at pictures
• Recognize upper and lower case letters and the sounds they make
• Identify rhyming words
• Make word families from simple words (for example; take, make, bake, rake, cake, lake)
• Learn vocabulary (base words, compound words, contractions)
• Retell stories to show understanding of the main idea and the characters
• Predict the outcome of stories
• Answer who, what, where, and when questions
• Follow simple steps in writing process; creating ideas, writing a first draft, revising and publishing
• Use correct grammar, punctuation and simple sentence structure
• Write a simple “story” with a beginning, middle and end 

Mathematics and Science 

Your child will learn to: 

• Identify, read and place in order whole numbers to 100
• Identify place value to 100 (tens and ones)
• Identify ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) through 10th
• Learn problem solving strategies
• Learn to add all numbers 0 – 20
• Learn to subtract all numbers 0 – 20
• Add and subtract one and two-digit numbers
• Learn and interpret simple graphs
• Conduct simple probability activities
• Learn to use simple tools (ruler, thermometer, magnifying glass)
• Make predictions about patterns
• Predict the results of an experiment
• Identify basic animal and plant parts
• Identify ways that people in human and animal families are alike and different
• Study balance and motion
• Compare liquids and solids
• Identify and compare objects in the sky (sun, moon, birds, airplanes, etc.)
• Learn basic weather facts

Social Studies

First grade introduces the development of civilizations and cultures around the world – using Egypt and North America as examples.

Technology, Art, Music and PE

Your child will learn to:

• Use technology safely and effectively for research, learning, communication and exploration
• Understand the value of art and music throughout history
• Identify the meaning or ideas communicated through art and music
• Develop motor skills
• Establish habits for a healthy and active lifestyle
• Foster positive communication and interaction with peers

Thank you for visiting the Second Grade Academics Webpage.  We welcome you to also visit each teacher’s individual site as well to see what is happening within each second grade classroom.

Reading and Writing 

Your child will learn to:

• Read and spell 200 high-frequency (commonly-used) words
• Recognize and use compound words such as babysitter, lunchtime and everyday, and contractions such as can’t, it’s and aren’t
• Read common and multi-syllable words quickly and easily
• Read second grade materials accurately, fluently and with expression
• Identify sounds in words (syllables, consonants and vowels
• Retell stories in correct sequence to show understanding of the facts, main ideas, characters and setting
• Follow written, multi-step directions
• Show comprehension of reading by asking relevant questions, describing specific character, and identifying the cause and effect of events
• Recognize informational vs. literary text
• Increase understanding and use of the writing process:  creating ideas, writing a detailed first draft, revising and proofreading
• Use correct grammar, punctuation and sentences that support a topic
• Use writing for various purposes – to communicate, express feelings, share information, research, directions, etc. 

Mathematics and Science

Your child will learn to:

• Identify, read write and place in order whole numbers to 1000
• Identify place values (i.e., 528 = 5 hundreds, 2 tens, 8 ones)
• Use money values through $1.00
• Tell time to the minute
• Demonstrate fluency of addition and subtraction facts
• Add three-digit numbers; subtract two digit numbers

Social Studies

Your student will study:

• The emergence of the United States as a nation
• The development of civilizations and cultures focusing on Asia
• Map construction and interpretation

Technology, Art, Music and PE 

Your child will learn to:

• Understand the value of art and music throughout history
• Identify the meaning or ideas communicated through art and music
• Use vocabulary and skills needed to create or perform
• Develop motor skills
• Establish habits for a healthy and active lifestyle
• Foster positive communication and interaction with peers
• Use technology safely and effectively for research, learning, communication and exploration

Thank you for visiting the Third Grade Academics Webpage.  We welcome you to also visit each teacher’s individual site as well to see what is happening within each third grade classroom.

Reading and Writing

Your child will learn to:

• Acquire and use new vocabulary in relevant contexts
• Read third grade materials accurately, fluently, and with expression
• Predict actions, ask questions, describe character traits and identify the cause and effect of events to show understanding of fiction and non-fiction literature
• Identify the main idea and details in non-fiction reading
• Find specific information by using title, table of contents, headings, key words, glossary, captions, etc.
• Extend and improve use of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing
• Use the effective writing traits:
  • focus ideas that hold the reader’s attention
  • clear organization
  • a “voice” or tone that matches the style of the writing
  • carefully selected words
  • use of both simple and complex sentences that flow naturally
  • correct capitalization, spelling, punctuation, grammar and paragraphing
• Use writing for various purposes – to communicate, express feelings, share information, research, directions, etc.

Mathematics and Science

Your child will learn to:

• Identify, read, write and place in order numbers through six digits using multiple representations
• Identify place values through 6 digits
• Use fractions to the 10th (halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, eighths, and tenths)
• Count money values through $100.00
• Determine elapsed time across months, hours, and half-hours
• Learn multiplication and division facts through 10’s
• Solve word problems and draw conclusions based on logic/reasoning and justify answer
• Solve problems using estimated and actual measurement, graphs and charts
• Solve algebraic equation with a missing variable (9 __= 18 or 18 – 9 = __)
• Name and describe geometric shapes
• Predict and compare the results of experiments based on observations
• Plan and conduct simple investigations
• Explore plant growth and development
• Describe the impact of environment or natural hazards/events on humans
• Identify living and non-living parts of an ecosystem and describe how these are impacted by the environment
• Utilize measurement skills accurately
• Explore geology (layers of the earth, types of rock, formation of fossils)

Social Studies

Your student will explore U.S. History from the Civil War through early 20th century immigration.  Development of civilizations and cultures focuses on ancient Greece and Rome.

Technology, Art, Music and PE

Your child will learn to:

• Understand the value of art and music throughout history
• Identify the meaning or ideas communicated through art and music
• Learn vocabulary and skills needed to create and perform
• Develop motor skills
• Establish habits for a healthy and active lifestyle
• Foster positive communication and interaction with peers
• Use technology safely and effectively for research, learning, communication and exploration

Thank you for visiting the Fourth Grade Academics Webpage.  We welcome you to also visit each teacher’s individual site as well to see what is happening within each fourth grade classroom.

Reading and Writing

Your child will learn to:

• Read 4th grade materials accurately, fluently and with appropriate pacing
• Determine meanings, pronunciation, antonyms (opposite) of words by using a dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, etc.
• Exhibit comprehension by drawing conclusions, determining cause and effect, making inferences
• Identify types of literature- poetry, novel, short story, biography, drama
• Locate specific information in letters, directories, menus, schedules, forms, internet search engines, manuals, etc.
• Extend and improve use of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing)
• Learn and use the effective writing traits
  • focus ideas that hold the reader’s attention
  • clear organization
  • a “voice” or tone that matches the style of the writing
  • carefully selected words
  • use of both simple and complex sentences that flow naturally
  • correct capitalization, spelling, punctuation, grammar and paragraphing
• Accurately paraphrase information from research materials

Mathematics and Science

Your child will learn to:

• Identify place values (i.e. 203,495= 200,000 3,000 400 90 5)
• Compare two unit fractions (1/2 to 1/5) to like denominators
• Use, compare and order decimals
• Multiply multi-digit numbers by two digit numbers; divide with one-digit
• Memorize multiplication and division facts through 12s
• Compute elapsed time using a clock or calendar
• Solve problems using estimated and actual measurement, graphs, and charts
• Use estimation to verify if a calculation is reasonable (can 3284 x 343 = 1200?)
• Solve algebraic equations with one missing variable (12 = n x 4)
• Draw and classify points, lines, angles
• Formulate questions and predictions for investigation/experimentation
• Analyze data to identify trends
• Classify vertebrates (mammals, birds, fish reptiles, amphibians; and invertebrates (insects, arachnids)
• Describe ways to conserve resources
• Investigate properties of electricity, magnetism and water
• Understand processes acting on the earth (erosion, floods, fires, earthquakes, wind, weather, etc.)

Social Studies

Fourth grade covers Arizona and southwest history. Early civilizations in Central and South America, and their encounters with Europeans, are also explored.

Technology, Art, Music and PE

Your child will learn to:

• Understand the value of art and music throughout history
• Identify the meaning or ideas communicated through art and music
• Learn vocabulary and skills needed to create and perform
• Develop motor skills
• Establish habits for a healthy and active lifestyle
• Foster positive communication and interaction with peers
• Use technology safely and effectively for research, learning, communication and exploration

Thank you for visiting the Fifth Grade Academics Webpage.  We welcome you to also visit each teacher’s individual site as well to see what is happening within each fifth grade classroom.

Reading and Writing

Your child will learn to:

• Read 5th grade materials accurately, fluently and with appropriate pacing
• Use context to determine the relevant meaning of words that have multiple meanings
• Understand and identify literal vs. figurative words/language
• Exhibit comprehension by drawing conclusions, determining cause and effect, making inferences
• Identify parts within plot and point of view (first/third person, omniscient)
• Distinguish fact from opinion in text
• Identify persuasive writing strategies (peer pressure, repetition, etc)
• Extend and improve use of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing)
• Learn and use the effective writing traits
  • focus ideas that hold the reader’s attention
  • clear organization
  • a “voice” or tone that matches the style of the writing
  • carefully selected words
  • use of both simple and complex sentences that flow naturally
  • correct capitalization, spelling, punctuation, grammar and paragraphing
• Accurately paraphrase information from research materials 

Mathematics and Science

Your child will learn to:

• Compare and determine equivalency between whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages
• Sort prime numbers (divisible only by itself or 1) vs. composite numbers (divisible by numbers other than itself or 1)
• Simplify fractions to lowest terms
• Add, Subtract, multiply and divide decimals
• Estimate and measure area/perimeter
• Construct bar graphs, line plots, and tables to organize and label data
• Solve algebraic equations with one missing variable (15 = 45) n)
• Identify properties of two and three dimensional geometric figures
• Draw prisms, pyramids, cones and cylinders
• Identify properties of triangles, circles, and angles
• Formulate questions and predictions for investigation/experimentation; identify trends and form conclusions
• Explain impact of national hazards on environment
• Identify functions and parts of the skeletal, nervous, and muscular systems
• Use simple machines to examine forces (gravity and friction) and motion
• Understand the relationship of the Earth to other objects in solar system

Social Studies 

Fifth grade examines U.S. history from the earliest Native American cultures to the Civil War.  Issues of exploration and rebellion as it relates to U.S. history.

Technology, Art, Music and PE

Your child will learn to:

• Understand the value of art and music throughout history
• Identify the meaning or ideas communicated through art and music
• Learn vocabulary and skills needed to create and perform
• Develop motor skills
• Establish habits for a healthy and active lifestyle
• Foster positive communication and interaction with peers
• Use technology safely and effectively for research, learning, communication and exploration