Academics
Grade Level Information
Kindergarten
Ellyn Holman
Carla Salmon
Stephanie Wiper
In kindergarten we follow the Common Core State Standards, however we have specifically targeted some skills that are more critical for math success for this year and the years beyond.
Essential Standards in Math
1. I can read and write and match objects for all numbers 0-20.
2. I can make and take apart teen numbers (like 13 is one ten and 3 more).
3. I can show and explain addition and subtraction sentences with tools, numbers, and symbols.
4. When I am given one number between 1 and 10, I can find the other number to make ten.
5. I can count to 100 by 1s and 10s.
Kindergarten uses the Superkids Curriculum to teach reading. Students learn their letters and sounds. They learn to blend and produce sounds reading the phonics readers. The curriculum also emphasizes vocabulary to increase understanding and learning. Superkids is a fun, motivational program that students love. It is also rigorous and phonics-based.
Kindergarteners have English Language Arts expectations that are essential to the foundation of their learning. For instance, students will recognize and name all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, as well as know their sounds, Students will also demonstrate the ability to make rhymes and identify all of the sounds in words.
Essential Standards in Reading
- I can read and write all my upper-case and lower-case letters and tell the sounds they make.
- I can blend 3-4 consonants and vowels together to read a word (read a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) or a consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant (CCVC) combination to blend/read the word – can be real or nonsense: real CVC word can be /s/-/u/-/n/ or sun or nonsense CVC word can be /g/-/o/-/f/ or gof
- I can recognize and make rhyming words (do bat and cat rhyme? - yes, do bat and ball rhyme? – no) and (make three more words that rhyme with bat and cat…sat, hat, mat, rat,etc.)
- I can take apart and put together word parts by their sounds.
- I can read memory words (such as the, a, I, is, was, with, of, to, you, she, see, my, are, he, do, does, like)
Essential Standards in Writing
- I know that words are separated by spaces in print.
- I can use pictures and words to tell about the events in a story (journaling).
- I can write sentences—I know how to use a capital and ending punctuation.
- I use pictures and words to tell what I think about a topic or a book (response to a question or an opinion about a book or movie).
A note about spelling: kindergarteners learn more about letters and sounds when they are doing best guess/inventive spelling rather than copying words provided by adults.
In kindergarten, we have three hands-on science kits. Our kits are:
- Patterns
- Discovering Animals
- Push, Pull, Go
We also teach science content in literacy time, using nonfiction texts to learn more about various science topics.
For kindergarten students, social studies is primarily about learning about themselves, their families, and their communities.
We use a variety of resources to teach these concepts, including the Scholastic Let’s Find Out Magazines.
Second Step teaches kindergarteners how to be successful learners; how to understand and recognize their feelings, and how to make friends. Students also learn positive and effective ways to solve problems. Our students learn to reach out and ask for help, as well as gain a host of strategies in resolving conflict, thus empowering them to solve their own problems.
1st Grade
Heather Elliott
Victoria Hayashi
Bethany Ibach
Tesia Yoon
In first grade we follow the Common Core State Standards, however we have specifically targeted some skills that are more critical for math success for this year and the years beyond. Please help us help your student by ensuring that they are experts in the standards below.
1st Grade Math Essential Standards
- I can use strategies to solve addition and subtraction word problems. For example, use cubes or draw a picture to solve a word Problem.
- I can add and subtract within 20. For example, 6+8=____ or 14-6=____.
- I know what an equal sign means. I can tell if addition and subtraction equations are true or false. For example, 9=5+4 is a true equation, but 4+5=10 is false.
- I can count to 120. I can read and write numbers to 120.
- I can tell how many tens and how many ones are in a number. For example, the number 43 has 4 tens and 3 ones.
- I can use tools and pictures to help me solve problems within 100.
- I can use math strategies to help me solve problems within 100. For example, Ahmed had 24 Legos. Then he got 10 more. How many Legos does Ahmed have?
- I can divide shapes into parts. For example, a pizza can be divided into fourths by creating four equal pieces.
Bridges in Mathematics is our math curriculum. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Our math curriculum includes geometry and graphing, a focus on patterns, as well as connections to real life math experiences. We emphasize problem-solving strategies, which prepare students to solve higher level thinking problems.
Reading/Writing
Part of our English Language Arts mission in first grade is to support students in becoming independent readers who apply decoding strategies to sound-out unknown words. We also teach students to apply comprehension strategies to understand and enjoy what they read! We work together in class to give students the tools they need to become better readers. For reading comprehension, we do extensive work with the concept of story retell. This includes understanding the parts of a story, such as character, setting, problem, and solution. Other strategies we focus on are building background knowledge, making connections, questioning, visualizing, inferring (a tricky one!), determining important information, and synthesizing (putting it all together!).
Wonders is the main reading resource we use to support this work. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Language Arts.
Writing
There are multiple writing Common Core State Standards for first grade. While all of them are important, the standards below are absolutely critical to a Parkwood first grader’s writing success this year and beyond. Please help us support your child by ensuring they are experts in the standards below.
1st Grade Writing Essential Standards
- I can write opinion text using my opinion, reasons, and closure.
- I can write informative text with a topic, facts, and closure.
- I can write narrative text with sequenced events, details, transition words, and closure.
- I can gather and remember information to help me write.
- I can use correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that make sense when I write.
Additional foci in writing are:
- writing conventions (capital letters, punctuation)
- different forms of writing (report, narrative, recount...)
- varied purpose (to describe, imagine, learn...)
- varied audience (for self, teacher, friend, parent...)
First graders will explore scientific concepts with a variety of hands-on activities and experiments. In these activities, we lead students to grasp new knowledge and come to conclusions through the use of the scientific method. The main resource we use to support our science curriculum in first grade is called Carolina Science.
Our three units of study are
- Organisms
- Weather
- Solids & Liquids
Our Social Studies curriculum is called TCI Social Studies Alive: My School and Family. This curriculum combines strong content and interactive classroom experiences.
We have regular classroom meetings featuring routines and themes taken from the Second Step curriculum. These meetings serve as a supportive and safe place for our students to learn new social and emotional learning strategies and to ask for help in solving problems. Students will also be presented with school-wide monthly traits with assigned ASL signs and visual posters.
Second Step includes a variety of lessons that help foster social and emotional learning. Some of the concepts include, compassion, empathy, friendship, kindness, self-control, community, and to be an individual who is aware of themselves and those around them.
Blended K-3
Emily Miller
Our students in the blended classroom attend one of three special education classrooms for primary and intermediate students. These are “Blended Classrooms,” meaning that our students have several opportunities each day to work alongside their classmates in a neighboring general education classroom. The general and special education teachers partner and plan together to implement lessons and activities appropriate for all students during our time together. Part of our mission is to broaden our students’ empathy, respect, responsibility, and acceptance of others within a diverse population through a challenging and appropriate education. This collaborative effort relies on close cooperation between students, parents, and staff within the school community. Blending allows for additional adult assistance for all students involved. Our model utilizes flexible, student-centered activities and a truly individualized approach to teaching and learning. Our students have a wide range of academic abilities and love being an active part of our school community!
With the individualized nature of the program, our students use a variety of math resources to meet their math goals. Some examples we currently use are: Unique Learning System, IXL, Starfall, teacher-created materials, and other supplemental materials that support the math curriculum.
Our students use a variety of English Language Arts resources to achieve their ELA curriculum goals. These goals are differentiated for each individual student. We use Unique Learning System, Early Reading Intervention, Reading Milestones, Starfall, teacher-created materials, and many others.
We have three hands-on science kits. Our kits include Patterns, Discovering Animals, and Push, Pull, Go. We also teach science content during literacy time, using nonfiction texts to learn more about various science topics, and supplemental materials that gear towards student interests. We also blend with a first-grade classroom for many science lessons.
Our students engage in lessons in Unique Learning system and teacher created lessons. We also blend with a first-grade classroom for some social studies lessons.
We use a variety of social curriculums that are differentiated depending on student abilities. We use Second Step and Think Social.
2nd Grade
Amy Fairley
Victoria Hayashi
Renita Ng
Gina Rohrbach
In second grade we follow the Common Core State Standards, however we have specifically targeted some skills that are more critical for math success for this year and the years beyond. Please help us help your student by ensuring that they are experts in the standards below:
2nd Grade Math Essential Standards
- Divide circles and rectangles into equal parts.
- Fluently add and subtract within 20.
- Solve addition facts to 20 in 1 minute. (16 problems)
- Solve subtraction problems from 20 in 90 seconds (15 problems)
- Understand that 3-digit numbers are made up of hundreds, tens, and ones.
- Compare two numbers in the hundreds with these symbols: >, <, =.
- Fluently add and subtract 2-digit numbers up to 100.
- Mentally add and subtract 10 to a number from 100-900.
- Explain how addition and subtraction work using pictures, numbers, and words.
Bridges in Mathematics is our math curriculum. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Our math curriculum includes geometry, a focus on patterns, as well as connections to real life math experiences. We emphasize problem-solving strategies, which prepare students to solve higher level thinking problems. Communicating mathematical thinking is also a point of emphasis in our instruction.
Reading
By the end of 2nd grade students will be reading on level text with accuracy and fluency, paying close attention to reading comprehension, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
Reading Foundational Standards
- I can use word study and phonics skills to read words. For example, differentiating hard and soft c (cat/cent)
- I can tell the difference between long and short vowels. For example, can to cane, rid to ride, etc.
- I know the spellings and sounds of common vowel pairs. For example (oo, ou, ow, au, oi, oy, oa, ea, ight, ei, etc.)
- I can read words that are spelled irregularly. Reading grade level sight words such as of, they, great, people, etc.
Reading Literature Standards
- I can ask and answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
- I can recall stories (fables, folktales, etc.) and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
- I can describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
- I can compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story.
Reading Informational Text Standards
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I can ask and answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
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I can identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
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I can know and use various texts features (captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
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I can compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.
Writing
By the end of 2nd grade students will have had multiple opportunities to write in the three genres of writing.
- Narrative (story writing)
- Informational (non-fiction research and reports, step-by-step explanations of how things are done)
- Opinion (expressing their opinions about a variety of topics and back up those opinions with reasons why).
Essential Second Grade Writing Standards
- can write about a topic or a book and tell how I feel about it. (My favorite book to read is ________. There are three reasons why this is my favorite book.)
- I can write to inform about a topic with facts and other details. (Topic sentence, 3 supporting details with elaboration, and a conclusion sentence.)
- I can write a detailed story that has a clear sequence of events. (A story with a beginning, middle, and end)
- I can stick to a topic. I can revise my writing. (I can check my punctuation, spelling, add more details, and descriptive words to make my writing even better.)
- I can recall or research information to answer a question. (I can cite evidence from the text to answer a question.)
- I can follow the rules about words and sentences when I write. (capitalize proper nouns, use end punctuation, and grade level spelling).
During the school year students will learn a variety of science concepts aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. (NGSS)
The science units we explore in 2nd grade are:
- Butterflies
- Soils
- Balancing and weighing
Our social studies goals are for students is to independently grasp key vocabulary and skills related to each of the following concepts: citizenship, problem solving, empathy, types of communities, and maps.
We have regular classroom meetings featuring routines and themes taken from the Second Step curriculum. These meetings serve as a supportive and safe place for our students to learn new social and emotional learning strategies and to ask for help in solving problems.
Second Step includes a variety of lessons that help foster social and emotional learning. Some of the concepts include, compassion, empathy, friendship, kindness, self-control, community, and to be an individual who is aware of themselves and those around them.
3rd Grade
Sang Cho
Reneé Iverson
Christine Marion
Kristin Mesler
In third grade we follow the Common Core State Standards, however we have specifically targeted some skills that are more critical for math success for this year and the years beyond. Please help us help your student by ensuring that they are experts in the standards below:
3rd Grade Math Essential Standards
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Add and subtract within 1,000, using strategies based on place value.
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Solve Multiplication and Division problems within 100.
- Show that a fraction is an equal part of a whole.
- Show that some fractions are the same size as others even if they have different names and they will be able to compare and order fractions.
- State the properties of 4-sided shapes and figure out their perimeter and area.
- Tell time to the minute and solve problems about elapsed time.
- Measure using rulers using the American Standard System and the Metric System.
Bridges in Mathematics is our math curriculum. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Our math curriculum includes geometry, a focus on patterns, as well as connections to real life math experiences. We emphasize problem-solving strategies, which prepare students to solve higher level thinking problems. Communicating mathematical thinking is also a point of emphasis in our instruction. In third grade, students will learn to tackle mathematical problems and persevere in solving them.
Reading
Our main objectives for our students in reading are to become independent and fluent readers. Our students learn to apply a variety of decoding and comprehension skills, as well as an increased vocabulary, to understand and enjoy what they read!
We will work in class to practice these skills (phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and spelling) while reading a variety of texts (fiction, nonfiction, poetry). The main resource we use to support our curriculum is called Wonders. Students read a variety of stories and texts to practice comprehension skills, strategies and fluency throughout the year.
Writing
Our writing program emphasizes:
- Narrative writing. (Story writing)
- Informational Writing (Nonfiction research and reports, writing about science, social studies and nonfiction topics, step-by-step explanations of how things are done.)
- Opinion Writing (They will express their opinions about a variety of topics and back up those opinions with reasons why they think the way they do.)
- Ongoing writing about their reading, science and math.
In addition to the essential standards, we focus on building a community of writers where students share their ideas. We use children’s stories to highlight key aspects of writing to get students talking passionately about their writing!
Writing will also be integrated throughout the day in all areas of the curriculum, especially in science, social studies, and health.
Science
We have three Carolina Science Kits for the school year that follow the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
The science units we explore are:
- Rocks and Minerals (Earth Science)
- Plant Growth & Development (Life Science)
- Sound (Physical Science)
Social Studies
Social studies helps our students develop into responsible citizens and appreciate a wide variety of cultures.
Social Studies in 3rd grade includes:
Geography and mapping skills
Historical events and timelines
Native Americans & their environments
Potlatch:
*Culminating event of our Social Studies Unit on Native Americans.
*Usually in the beginning of June
We have regular classroom meetings featuring routines and themes taken from the Second Step curriculum. These meetings serve as a supportive and safe place for our students to learn new social and emotional learning strategies and to ask for help in solving problems.
Second step includes a variety of lessons that help foster social and emotional learning. Some of the concepts include, compassion, empathy, friendship, kindness, self-control, community, and to be an individual who is aware of themselves and those around them.
4th Grade
Vanessa Hidano & Louise Jessen
vanessa.hidano@ssd412.org & louise.jessen@ssd412.org
Kiersten Holm
In fourth grade math we follow the Common Core State Standards, however we have specifically targeted some skills that are more critical for math success for this year and the years beyond. Please help us help your student by ensuring that they are experts in the standards below:
4th Grade Math Essential Standards
- I can multiply a whole number up to four digits by a one-digit number and I can multiply two two-digit numbers.
- I can find whole number quotients and remainders with up to four digit dividends and one-digit divisors. For example, 4,000 / 4 = 1,000.
- I can find all factor pairs for a number from 1 to 100. I can determine whether a given whole number up to 100 is a prime or composite number.
- I can create a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule. I can notice different features of a pattern once it is created by a rule. For example, 5, 10, 15, 20, __, __, __. Here is another example: If I’m given the rule “Add 3” and the starting number 1, I can generate terms in the resulting sequence and observe that the terms appear to alternate between odd and even numbers. I can explain informally why the numbers will continue to alternate in this way.
- I can compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing them to a benchmark fraction like one half. I can compare fractions using symbols and justify the comparison by using models.
- I can compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. For example, I know that .15 < .33
Bridges in Mathematics is our math curriculum. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Our math curriculum includes geometry, a focus on patterns, as well as connections to real life math experiences. We emphasize problem-solving strategies, which prepare students to solve higher level thinking problems. Communicating mathematical thinking is also a point of emphasis in our instruction. In third grade, students will learn to tackle mathematical problems and persevere in solving them.
Writing
There are multiple writing Common Core State Standards for fourth grade. While all of them are important, the standards below are absolutely critical to a Parkwood fourth grader’s writing success this year and beyond. Please help us support your child by ensuring they are experts in the standards below.
4th Grade Writing Essential Standards
- I can write an opinion paper that gives my point of view and reasons for my thinking.
- I can write a paper to explain and inform my readers about a topic.
- I can write stories that develop real or made-up experiences using descriptive details and a sequence of events that makes sense.
- I can write clear and focused papers where the development and organization are appropriate for my purpose and audience.
- With help from others, I can develop a piece of writing by creating a graphic organizer to plan and organize a first draft.
- With help from others, I can revise and edit my writing to produce a final draft.
- I can use evidence from grade level fiction and nonfiction reading to support my ideas
We have three Carolina Science Kits for the school year that follow the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
These specific science units we will be working on include:
- Land and Water (Earth Science)
- Animal Studies (Life Science)
- Electric Circuits (Physical Science)
During 4th grade social studies we study The Oregon Trail using a Storypath Curriculum. Storypath uses the basic components of a story—setting, characters, and plot—to organize the social studies curriculum into meaningful and memorable learning experiences!
As part of our social and emotional learning, we have regular classroom meetings featuring routines and themes taken from the Second Step curriculum. These meetings serve as a supportive and safe place for our students to learn new social and emotional learning strategies and to ask for help in solving problems.
Second Step includes a variety of lessons that help foster social and emotional learning. Some of the concepts include, compassion, empathy, friendship, kindness, self-control, community, and to be an individual who is aware of themselves and those around them.
5th Grade
Sarah Flexen
Christopher Lirhus
In fifth grade we follow the Common Core State Standards, however we have specifically targeted some skills that are more critical for math success for this year and the years beyond. Please help us help your student by ensuring that they are experts in the standards below:
5th Grade Math Essential Standards
- I can add and subtract decimals to hundredths. For example, 20.81 + 467.3 = and 100.3 – 24.55.
- I can find quotients with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, and illustrate and explain the answer. For example, I can compute that 9,984 divided by 64 = 156.
- I can use parentheses, brackets or braces to express, understand, and evaluate order of operations. For example, in (26+ 18) - 4 = 11 or 3 X 125 -- 25 +7 = 22, I know which computation to perform first, which one to do next, etc.
- I can add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators using equivalent fractions. For example, 2/5 + 7/8 = 16/40 + 35/40 = 51/40 = 1 11/40.
- I can recognize that a solid figure with n unit cubes has a volume of n cubic units. For example, I can apply the following formula to find the volume of an object: V= l × w×h.
Bridges in Mathematics is our math curriculum. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Through teamwork & discussion, students will build a strong foundation in mathematics. This applies to new learning or building upon concepts previously taught. Our aim is for students to not only to know how to solve a problem but understand the “why”.
Reading Skills in 5th grade:
KEY IDEA/DETAILS:
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
CRAFT & STRUCTURE:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS:
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
Writing
There are multiple writing Common Core State Standards for fifth grade. While all of them are important, the standards below are absolutely critical to a Parkwood fifth grader’s writing success this year and beyond. Please help us support your child by ensuring they are experts in the standards below.
5th Grade Writing Essential Standards
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I can write opinion papers that gives my point of view and reasons for my thinking.
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I can write papers to explain and inform my readers about a topic.
- I can write stories that develop real or made-up experiences using descriptive details and a sequence of events that makes sense.
- I can write clear and focused papers where the development and organization are appropriate for my purpose and audience.
- I can use a graphic organizer to create a topic sentence and organize my ideas and evidence for a paragraph.
- I can use evidence from grade level fiction or nonfiction reading to support my ideas.
Students will expand their learning and use the scientific process to design and carryout scientific experiments.
Topics will include:
- Ecosystems/Environments
- Food Chemistry
- Astronomy
- Motion and Design
- Stem Activities
- Coding
In social studies, the main emphasis of study is the beginning of European exploration in North America through the American Revolutionary War.
- European Explorers
- Colonial Times
- Revolutionary War
- States and Capitals
We have regular classroom meetings featuring routines and themes taken from the Second Step curriculum. These meetings serve as a supportive and safe place for our students to learn new social and emotional learning strategies and to ask for help in solving problems.
Second Step includes a variety of lessons that help foster social and emotional learning. Some of the concepts include, compassion, empathy, friendship, kindness, self-control, community, and to be an individual who is aware of themselves and those around them.
Our fifth-grade students develop interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving strategies throughout the year.
Blended 3 -5
Ginger Tuilevuka
Our students in the blended classroom attend one of three special education classrooms for primary and intermediate students. These are “Blended Classrooms,” meaning that our students have several opportunities each day to work alongside their classmates in a neighboring general education classroom. The general and special education teachers partner and plan together to implement lessons and activities appropriate for all students during our time together. Part of our mission is to broaden our students’ empathy, respect, responsibility, and acceptance of others within a diverse population through a challenging and appropriate education. This collaborative effort relies on close cooperation between students, parents, and staff within the school community. Blending allows for additional adult assistance for all students involved. Our model utilizes flexible, student-centered activities and a truly individualized approach to teaching and learning. Our students have a wide range of academic abilities and love being an active part of our school community!
With the individualized nature of the program, our students use a variety of math resources to meet their math goals. Some examples we currently use are: Unique Learning System, Envisions, IXL, Starfall, teacher-created materials, and other supplemental materials that support the math curriculum.
Our students use a variety of English Language Arts resources to achieve their ELA curriculum goals. These goals are differentiated for each individual student. We use Unique Learning System, Wonders, SRI, reading Milestones, teacher-created materials, and many others.
Our students use a variety of science curriculums that are differentiated depending on student abilities and individual curriculum goals. We use Unique Learning System and various district science kits.
My students engage in lessons in Unique Learning system and teacher created lessons.
My students use a variety of social curriculums that are differentiated depending on student abilities. We use Second Step and Think Social.
Homework Policy
Parkwood understands that our community supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. We recognize that our students have different levels of supervision, family support, and time to complete work outside of school. We also know that some families want nightly homework for their children, others want none, and others believe that homework should depend on individual students' needs. Experts vary greatly in their opinion as to whether homework increases student learning.
Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, Parkwood students, families and staff worked to develop a consistent, school-wide homework policy. We incorporated our Equity Agreements, best educational practices, and our core values of Community, Collaboration, Academic Excellence and Respect for Human Differences. Effective 2023-2024, our uniform expectations are as follows:
- As a school community, we do not assign mandatory, graded homework that must be completed outside of school hours and submitted by students.
- All students should read every night. Students in grades K - 2 should read for 15 minutes nightly and students in grades 3 - 5 should read for 15 - 30 minutes nightly. This can include students reading quietly to themselves, reading aloud to others, explaining picture books, etc. Just read!
- As needed, families can individually work with classroom teachers to identify areas for additional practice outside of school. This will be unique to individual students and tailored to their special situations.
- Per Washington state law, Shoreline district policies, and educational best practice, all students are expected to maintain good attendance. If an absence is unavoidable, families can maintain student learning by encouraging their students to read and write about their experiences as appropriate, practice skills and standards included in grade-level workbooks, journaling, etc. Because classroom learning cannot be replicated through worksheets, Parkwood teachers do not prepare packets for students to complete during absences.
Families with questions about homework are encouraged to reach out to their child's classroom teacher.