Math: 4J has adopted a new math curriculum this year across the district, LearnZillion. Many of the same concepts will be covered and it will be aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Math will require a mindset of growth, a positive attitude, and the willingness to take chances and learn. Feel free to check out the website at learnzillion.com and ask questions as the arise.

 

Reading: We will continue to use the Journeys curriculum. There will be several computer based parts to the program accessible during school hours. We will also be using the Being a Writer program to develop a love of writing. My Write Smart is an online component to assist in a teacher-student writing collaboration.

Social Studies: This year we will study United States History and will be using the History Alive curriculum along with supplemental material provided by the teachers. Us Geography, Native American migration, American Revolution, and branches of government will be the bulk of what is covered.

Science: Our three big units this year are from last years newly adopted FOSS curriculum. Topics covered this year are Earth and Sun, Living Systems, and Mixtures and Solutions.

Health: We take part in lessons designed to develop life long health habits. We will teach the basics of HIV/AIDS and Human Growth and Development this year, following the district curriculum, mandates, and guidelines.