Academics

At the end of fourth grade the learner will...

Religion:  

• understand the Christian moral code, including the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Works of Mercy

• help during Mass as altar servers

Reading:  

• read fluently at least 115 words per minute

• use decoding strategies, especially structural analysis and syllabication.

• comprehend informational and narrative text

Language:

• write a one to three paragraph essay

• identify and use the parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs

Spelling:

• spell high frequency words correctly

• proofread for spelling errors

Math:

• memorize division facts

• use computation to solve problems

• multiply two digits by two digits

• divide a four-digit dividend by a one-digit dividend

• add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals up to hundredths place

Science:

• use the scientific method to explore the following topics - living things, ecosystems, matter, space, electricity & magnetism

Social Studies:

• discuss Michigan’s history since statehood

• understand Checks and Balances and Separation of Power in government

• think critically about the following regions - Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountain States, and Pacific States

Standardized Testing:

• NWEA three times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring)

• DIBELs