Academic Goals for Kindergartners by the end of the year:

• Being able to identify all letters and sounds
• Being able to apply letter/sound knowledge in reading and writing
• Being able to independently write 2-3 sentences on a topic
• Being able to read 100 sight words
• Being able to decode CVC words
• Being able to retell a story with details (beginning, middle, and end)
• Being able to identify characters, setting, and plot
• Being able to correctly solve 20 addition facts within 2 minutes within the sum of 5
• Being able to correctly solve 20 subtraction facts within 2 minutes within the sum of 5
• Being able to count to 100 by 1's, 10's, and 5's independently
• Being able to solve simple word problems in addition
• Being able to identify numerals 0-20
• Being able to understand  place value with 1's and 10's

Social Goals for Kindergartners by the end of the year:

• Being able to follow a 3 step direction without reminders
• Being an active listener and participant in all activities
• Being able to interact appropriately with peers and adults

Class Expectations/Rules:

• Actively watch, listen, and participate in all classroom activities/lessons.  Be ready to learn.
• Keep your body to yourself
• Respect all adults and peers

Helpful Hints/Reminders:

• Attend school every day ready to learn. When students miss school, they do not receive valuable instruction from the teacher about the lesson.
• Complete and return homework given in a timely manner
• Return weekly progress reports

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