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Incoming SDGVA Kindergarter


 

 

Reading

Knowledge of ABC’s
Know Letter Names

 

Writing

Write name independently with a beginning capital letter

 

Math

Count from 0-10
Identify numbers 0-10

 

Behaviors

Identify colors
Identify shapes
Able to cut on lines
Color within the lines with appropriate colors
Ties their shoes
Sit quietly for 5-10 consecutive minutes
Listen to directions
Follow a 1 step directional tasks
Go to the bathroom independently
Wash hands
Blow nose on own with tissue
Eat & Clean up afterwards
Respond appropriately when asked a question

 

Incoming SDGVA 1st Grader


 

 

Reading

DRA Level 8 or higher
Dolch List of 100 High-Frequency Words Read/Spell

 

Writing

Write a complete sentence with correct capitals, periods & spacing
Spell CVC words, beginning blends, digraphs, bossy “e”
Recognize & write basic sight words

 

Math

Recognize 0-100
Count 0-100
Write 0-100
Add Numbers 0-10
Subtract Numbers 0-10
Counting on by larger number
Knowledge of Touch Points
Orally Skip Count by 2s, 5s, 10s

 

Behaviors

Sit quietly and listen to a story for at least 5-10 minutes
Able to complete given work in a reasonable amount of time
Tie-shoes
Communicate using complete sentences
Answer in complete sentences
Maintain eye-contact in conversation

 

Incoming SDGVA 2nd Grader


 

 

Reading

DRA Level 18 or higher
Read complex books that have smaller print with many lines of text, longer complex sentences and paragraphs.
Sustains problem-solving for new/unfamiliar words
Development of meaning through a longer text over a two or three day period
Read books silently, still making connections to the story without relying on illustrations
Can sit and read silently for at least 10 minutes

 

Writing

Uses capital letters at the beginning of sentences
Uses capital letters for proper nouns
Uses periods, exclamation points, questions marks and commas appropriately
Write a coherent narrative/story with a clear beginning, middle and end

 

Math

Count, read and write whole #’s to 1,000
Identify place value for ones, tens and hundreds
Order and compare numbers by using the symbols < , = , >
Multiplication facts memorized for 2’s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s
Add & Subtract Two-Digit Numbers
Tell time to the nearest hour and half hour
Understand fractions for ½ , ¼  and 1 whole
Know and identify the names and quantities of coins
Count groups of coins

 

Behaviors

Sit quietly and listen for at least 10-15 minutes
Work independently for at least 15-20 minutes
Answer questions when prompted in complete sentences
Able to engage in a 5-10 minute discussion on a given topic

 

 

Incoming SDGVA 3rd Grader


 

 

Reading

DRA Level 30 or higher
Make appropriate predictions to a text (DRA level 30)
Reads fluently at least 100 words per minute
Able to write at least a paragraph that connects to the text given
Able to read independently for at least 20 minutes in one session

 

Writing

Able to write complete sentences with consistent capital letters and appropriate ending punctuation.
Able to write at least a paragraph on the same topic
Know synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs and syllables

 

Math

Know all basic addition and subtractions facts fluently
Multiplication facts memorized for 2’s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s
Able to regroup 3 digit numbers in addition and subtraction
Recognize, write and understand place value to a thousand
Round place value to a thousand
Write expanded form to a thousand
Tell time

 

Behaviors

Sit quietly and listen for at least 15-20 minutes
Work independently for at least 25-30 minutes
Trusted to work at a center independently
Follow directions the first time given

 

 

Incoming SDGVA 4th Grader


 

 

Reading

DRA Reading Level 40 or higher
QRI-4 Narrative & Expository: Level 3 at Independent Level
QRI-4 Narrative & Expository: Level 4 at Instructional Level
Reads fluently at least 140-150 words per minute
Able to read independently for at least 30 minutes in one session

 

Writing

Able to write with appropriate capitalization, punctuation & inflectional endings
Able to write at multiple paragraphs on the same topic
Write at least a full page to full page and ½ on a given topic for a 5 minute timed session.
Able to include descriptive words, phrases in narrative & expository text
Willing to revise multiple drafts

 

Math

Multiplication/Division facts 0-10 memorized with fluent recall
Understand fractions as parts of a whole
Recognize, write and understand place value to ten thousands
Round place value to ten thousands
Write expanded form to ten thousands
Add/Subtract to ten thousands place value
Multiply/Divide to thousands place value (Including money)
Tell time

 

Behaviors

Sit quietly and listen for at least 20-25 minutes
Work independently for at least 30-45 minutes
Follow multiple step directions
Demonstrates resiliency given multiple-step problems or tasks
Engage in discussions and understand topic from multiple perspectives
Work in cooperative groups with a wide array of students

 

 

Incoming SDGVA 5th Grader


 

 

Reading

QRI-4 Narrative & Expository: Level 4 at Independent Level
QRI-4 Narrative & Expository: Level 5 at Instructional Level
Reads fluently at least 150-160 words per minute
Able to read independently for at least 40 minutes in one session

 

Writing

Able to write complete sentences with consistent capital letters and appropriate ending punctuation.
Able to write at multiple paragraphs on the same topic
Write at least a full page and ½ to 2 pages on a given topic for a 10 minute timed session.
Able to include descriptive words, phrases in narrative & expository text
Willing to revise multiple drafts

 

Math

Multiplication/Division facts memorized fluently
Multiplication of two digit numbers by two digit numbers
Multiplication of three digit numbers by two digit numbers
Comparing & ordering fractions
Recognize, write and understand place value to a billion
Round place value to a billion
Write expanded form to a billion
Tell time

 

Behaviors

Sit quietly and listen for at least 25-30 minutes
Work independently for at least 45-50 minutes
Follow directions multiple step directions
Demonstrates resiliency given multiple-step problems or tasks
Engage in discussions and understand topic from multiple perspectives

 

 

Incoming SDGVA 6th Grader


 

 

Reading

QRI-4 Narrative & Expository: Level 5 at Independent Level
QRI-4 Narrative & Expository: Level 6 at Instructional Level
Reads fluently at least 160-170 words per minute
Able to read independently for at least 50 minutes in one session

 

Writing

Able to write complete sentences with consistent capital letters and appropriate ending punctuation.
Able to write at multiple paragraphs on the same topic
Write at least a full page and ½ to 2 pages on a given topic for a 10 minute timed session.
Able to include descriptive words, phrases in narrative & expository text
Willing to revise multiple drafts
Conducting research for written reports
Able to type up a final draft of text
Understand basic word processing

 

Math

Double to triple digit multiplication
Long division
Adding/subtracting integers
Order integers, fractions, decimals on the number line
Adding/subtracting/multiplying and dividing factions
Compare and order fractions
Percentages to decimals to fraction relationships
Ratios
Mixed numbers and improper fractions
Simplify fractions

 

Behaviors

Sit quietly and listen for at least 30-35 minutes
Work independently for at least 50-60 minutes
Follow directions multiple step directions
Demonstrates resiliency given multiple-step problems or tasks
Engage in discussions and understand topic from multiple perspectives

 

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