This document outlines the policies and philosophy for Ms. Allen's 3rd and 4th grade math class at Stern Elementary for the 2016-2017 school year. It details the goals of creating a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations through individualized instruction. Grading policies, attendance rules, homework expectations, and dress code are among the topics addressed to guide students, parents, and staff.

1. 2016-2017 Academic School Year
3rd and 4th grade Math
Ms. Allen
Principal- Jasmine Wells
Assistant Principal- David Wilder

3. • to create a challenging learning environment
that encourages high expectations for
success through development-appropriate
instruction that allows for individual
differences and learning styles. Each
student’s self-esteem is fostered by positive
relationships with students and staff. We
strive to have our parents, teachers, and
community members actively involved on our
students’ learning.

4. 1. Philosophy of Education
2. Attendance Policy
3. Supplies
4. Grading Scale
5. Homework
6. Make-up Policy
7. Dress Code
8. Medicine

5. • EVERY child can learn-figure out
what's effective
• Clues and cues- get to know each
student
• Learn academics and
socialization skills- become well
rounded members of society
• Different backgrounds- 1 Goal, to
learn

6. • hands on
learning and
active
involvement-
constructivism
• allow students
to have their
own beliefs

7. • 37% of instructional time
missed=absent
• Only the following will be
accepted as excused within 3
days: illness, injury, death in
family, or court reasons
• Letter sent home after 6th absent,
continuous absence- lawful
matters are taken

9. •Grades will be updated on a weekly basis
Test/Projects: 40 points
Quizzes/Daily Assignments: 50 points
Homework: 10 points
•Students/Parents can add up points every week
to see where the child stand.

10. • 100 points!
• 90points to 100points= A
• 80points to 89points= B
• 70points to 79points=C
• 60points to 69points= D
• Below 60 points= F
• I= Incomplete

11. Practice makes perfect!
•Homework will be given Monday-
Thursday of each week (except
major project week).
•Review lessons covered in class
•Read or be read to for 20 minutes
each night.

12. •Students with excused or
unexcused absence will be given 1
day to make up quizzes/tests.
•Students with excused absent will
be allowed to make up other work
as well.

13. •Towards the end of the semester
ALL students missing assignments
will be allowed to complete
assignments as extra credit.
•Late work will receive 10% grade
off.

14. Parents will be called to bring a pair
of changing clothes for students
who do not comply.
•Shoulders and midriffs should be
covered
•Dresses and shirts should have sleeves
•Shoes must have backs
•Skirts, shorts,dresses should be fingertip
length

16. • School personnel can only give medication
with the written order of a health care provider
that is licensed to prescribe and the written
consent of a parent/guardian.
• must be in the original container from
pharmacy and must include:
– Child's full name
– Name and dosage of medication
– Time and directions for administration
– Licensed Prescriber's name
– Current date

17. • Stern Elementary
 Office/fax: 601-500-4553/601-500-
4551
 email: s.elementary@stern.edu
• Ms. Allen
 Mobile: 601-532-2554
 Email: mallen16@stern.edu

18. Buckle-up and lets move forward!

19. •http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ODPCSA/CA
•https://www.judsonisd.org/district/instruction/Dat
aResearch/documents/2012-
2013JISDElementaryGradingHandbook.pdf
•https://www.missionstatements.com/school_mis
sion_statements.html