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Grade 4 Team 2015-2016

Brian Liu Steve Rohrbeck Stefan Fisher Nazli Ighani Travis Biasca Kristi Dyck

** Grade 4 Common Essential Agreements ** // ** Updated: August 6, 2015 ** // Shanghai American School's 4th Grade's Goal:
 * Grade 4 Team meetings will start at 9:45AM and end no later than 10:35AM on the following days:
 * Day 2 – curriculum and instruction with visits from “guests”
 * Day 6 – exclusively for the 6 core grade 4 teachers
 * The Team will facilitate all meetings using the agenda posted on the grade 4 team wiki. Members are to add agenda items directly to the wiki. Stefan will start each meeting by reviewing the agenda and asking for additions or deletions.
 * All decisions made by the grade 4 team will be made in the best interests of students.
 * Team decisions are made through majority; once a decision is made all members will commit and follow through.
 * Meetings will include time to celebrate and sharing what is going on in your room.
 * Meeting will end by reviewing and documenting the individual tasks that the individual is to complete. Each meeting to start by members sharing the status of their tasks.
 * Only issues that effect the whole team are discussed at team meetings.
 * Team members to be “present” both physically and mentally.
 * Team members are to discuss individual concerns directly with the person(s)involved.
 * All interactions between team members are to be respectful.

4th grade will collaboratively align our curriculum to provide all students a guaranteed and viable academic experience. Teachers will communicate cross river at regular intervals about pacing and the attainment of our goal in each content area. 4th grade students will have a more equitable curricular experience and this will inspire their passion for lifelong learning. 4th grade will work together to build a cross campus SAS community by having "buddy classes." These classes will utilize technological resources on both campuses to build relationships and create a common community. This work will include a joint field trip to the Shanghai Museum, emphasizing our revised Social Studies curriculum. This experience will promote students' commitment to integrity and passion by building real human connections with their peers. 4th grade's commitment to building a positive cross campus community will model for students the courage to follow their own dreams.