A typical day in 4th grade:
- Morning Meeting: Students spend 30 minutes building our classroom community and learning about the 7 Habits. We set personal and class goals during this time as well.
- Math: 90 minutes
- ELA: 90 minutes of instruction, which incorporates whole group, small group, word work, exciting novel studies and independent study.
- Content: 30 minutes to 1 hour of science or socials studies. Topics include:
- History of N.C.
- Lost Colony of Roanoke
- U.S. History
- Rocks and Minerals
- Electricity and Magnetism and so much more!
- WIN (What I Need): Enrichment and Intervention Time
Students rotate through the following specials:
Art: Pottery, weaving, various painting techniques, etching and more
Music: Music in technology, piano, ukulele, creation of a music video
P.E.: Volleyball, basketball, nutrition, healthy living
STEM: Students learn the design process and address many challenges by collaborating with teammates to find solutions. The STEM lab is funded through a grant from Duke Energy
Media: Integrates technology and literacy
Guidance: Anti-bullying campaign, Second-Step Lessons and Leadership