Sacred Heart Catholic School has chosen the theme "We Keep Growing Taller!" for the 2011-2012 school year.  Throughout the year, we will be building each other up through concrete actions and considerate words. 

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Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Throughout your child's time at SHCS, we hope that your child will learn to act appropriately in many different setting using "self-discipline."  Based on the idea of Respect, self-discipline is the ability for an individual to "wait" before acting.  The time of waiting is used to think about the effect that actions can have on others.  All SHCS students will be learning and practicing 15 important skills of self-discipline.  In particular, 4th Graders will be learning about and practicing the following "Constructive" skills:

Cooperating with Others

Understanding Reasons for Rules

Figuring Out How to Accomplish Tasks on Your Own

Exhibiting Leadership

Communicating Effectively

Throughout the year, check our website for more information regarding each skill.  Skills will be taught through both direct and indirect methods.  Some methods include: classroom environment, teacher example, class discussions, modeling, and coaching.  

To help us on the road to self-discipline, SHCS has adopted 3 main school rules.   

Sacred Heart Catholic School Rules

Rule #1: Respect Yourself, Others, and Things

Rule #2: Contribute to the Learning Environment

Rule #3: Follow School and Classroom Procedures

Throughout the first month of school, we will be discussing what these rules look like in a 4th Grade setting.  In addition, we will have discussions about "Standard Operating Procedures (StOPs)" that will guide our behavior both in and out of the classroom.  

When skills are not being practiced (i.e. rules are broken), we will be following the 4th Grade Discipline Plan:

Step 1: Non-Verbal and/or Verbal Reminders 

Step 2: Reflection Sheet on Inappropriate Behavior (1 copy will be sent home)

Step 3: Face-to-Face Contact with Parent and/or Principal 

My goal this year is to use consequences that are logical.  Specific consequences will depend on the severity and frequency of actions.

"Take a Break"

If 4th Graders are unable to follow rules, they will be asked to sit by themselves in various locations around our room.  

"You break it, you fix it."  

If 4th Graders make a mess, or even hurt someone's feeling, they will be responsible for making the situation right.

"Loss of Privilege"

If 4th Graders are unable to handle a material (i.e. classroom equipment), they will lose the opportunity to use that material.  

Rewards in 4th Grade will be offered to students who show exemplary behavior.  "Friday Rewards" will be special recognitions of those students who show self-discipline.  

2nd Trimester Points: 20 Points (Minimum)

Test Percentage Goal: 85%

Reader Certification Levels (Certificates and Prizes):

Ready Reader: 5 AR Points

Independent Reader: 3 books @ level 1.2 or higher; 10 AR Points

Rising Reader: 3 books @ level 1.6 or higher; 10 AR Points

Super Reader: 3 books @ 2.0 or higher; Books worth 1 or more points

Advanced Reader: 3 books @ 3.0 or higher; Books worth 2 or more points

Star Reader: 3 books @ 4.0 or higher; Books worth 4 or more points

Classic Reader: 3 books @ 6.0 or higher; Books worth 7 or more points

Honors Reader: 100 AR Points  

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