Academic Expectations

First 9 Weeks Grading Period

Academic Expectations

Communications:
Reading

• Names capital and lower case letters
• Produces correct sounds for each letter of the alphabet
• Writes first name in correct form
• Reads sight words without hesitation (I, see, a, the, can)
• Looks at a book quietly/reads independently for 5 minutes
• Recognizes words that rhyme
• Produces words that rhyme
• Identifies front cover, back cover, and title page of a book

Writing

• Generates his/her own topics
• Includes drawings that support the meaning of their stories
• Writes daily (pictures or words are done neatly and legibly)
• Represents sounds in words
• Working toward meeting the elements of the Narrative Writing Standard

Language/Speaking Listening

• Participates in conversation with peers and adults
• Asks and answers questions about kindergarten topics and texts
• Speaks audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly

Math:

• Names numbers 0-10
• Places numbers in order 0-10
• Matches numerals with groups of objects 0-10
• Counts orally 1-30
• Accurately answers the question "How many?" when counting objects or pictures(up to 10)
• Represents quantities using objects or pictures up to 10
• Identifies greater, less, or equal groups of objects up to 10

Social Growth and Development:

• Follows class rules
• Follows student code of conduct
• Respects the rights of others
• Uses acceptable work habits
• Takes care of personal and school property
• Works well in cooperative group activities
• Listens to and follows directions