Elementary School Information 1 Classroom interactions 1 Classroom

Elementary School Information

1. Classroom interactions

1. Classroom interactions ● whole class ● small groups ● one-on-one

2. Teacher - student Expectations ● ● Learning conversations Critical-thinking questions Students participate actively Cooperative learning How do you know? What is your evidence? What do you think?

3. School Behaviors Space bubble Voice level No touch Walking feet

4. PBSES Positive Behavior & Social Emotional Support

COLLEGES ONLY SEE H. S. GRADES

5. Grading: Elementary School ● Standards-based grading: There is a “standard” which shows what students should know and be able to do ○ Student is: • 3= “at standard”, • 2=“approaching standard” • 1 =“below standard” Standard Students that receive a 1 are not usually asked to repeat a grade. • Celebrate the 3’s 4=“above standard”

6. Types of Assessment (testing) District tests ● pre-assessments (before unit) ● unit assessments (after unit) ● some are paper-and-pencil, some are one-on-one with the teacher (reading) State/National tests in the spring: ● Grade 3 -5: SBA - Smarter Balanced Assessment - computer test ● Grade 5 - Science MSP (Measure of Student Progress)

7. ELL (English Language Learner)Program ● ELPA 21 Test in February/March ● Classroom Teacher ○ - all the time ● ELL teacher or Educational Assistant teaches ○ - a few days a week ○ -20 -30 minutes On Report card teacher might write – “ELP”.

8. Homework ● Packet of work or individual piece of paper ● Daily or weekly ● Not graded. It’s for practice ● K-2 nd grade: 10 -20 minutes. ● 3 rd-5 th grade: 30 -45 minutes

9. Supporting your child at home • Provide a quiet place and time for homework • Check your child’s backpack daily • Talk to your child about their assignments. • Be aware of what you child is watching on TV/games, as it can affect social interactions at school. • Help your child with friendship skills when playing with friends.

9. Supporting your child at home • Encourage speaking, reading and writing in your first language • Provide books at home (talk to the teacher about your child’s reading level and book suggestions). • Read to your child 20 minutes a day (home language or English). Some teachers might have a reading log.

10. Parent Involvement ● Parents & Teachers work together

10. Parent Involvement ● Advocate for your child ● Attend conference & Curriculum night ● Request Language Line (phone interpreter) Call or e-mail

11. School Community • • • Ethnicity Social class Religion Sexual orientation Gender identification Learning ability Physical ability Language Other

12. School Celebrations

13. Cost ● Education is free ● Some materials will cost you ○ ○ After-school programs Field trips ● Financial assistance is available – all requests are kept confidential ● Fundraisers ○ ○ PTSA– for materials and programs Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF)

14. New Attendance Law ● The district has to schedule a conference with you, if your child has: ○ 2 unexcused absences in one month ○ 5 excused absences in any month, or ten or more in a year • unless you have a doctor’s note or it’s pre-arranged ● Communicate with the school about absences

15. How to get involved ● PTSA = Parent Teacher Student Association ● Cultural Nights / Other School Events ● Cultural Ambassador or Liaison or Interpreter

15. How to get involved ● Elementary: Art Docent Popcorn Volunteer

Thank you You are so important in your child’s education. Thank you for all you do.

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Who to contact if you need help ● Contact the Family Partnership Team ● Call the PTSA phone line and leave a message– 425 -837 -7019