Sechrist Elementary School

Fourth Grade at Sechrist Elementary School

Fourth grade is a time for students to deepen their academic skills, explore complex ideas, and grow as independent learners. Our fourth-grade team is committed to guiding students through a dynamic and engaging year of discovery.

Fourth Grade Teachers

Emily Appel

David Painter

Michelle Weidinger

What Your Fourth Grader Is Learning

Reading & Writing
Fourth-grade students will:

Read fluently with appropriate pacing, rhythm, and expression

Determine meanings, pronunciations, syllables, and synonyms

Demonstrate comprehension by drawing conclusions, identifying cause and effect, and making inferences

Distinguish between fact and opinion

Identify types of literature and apply effective writing traits

Accurately paraphrase information from research materials

Math & Science
In math, students will:

Understand place value and compare unit fractions

Solve problems using estimation, measurements, graphs, and charts

Verify the reasonableness of answers using estimation

Solve basic algebraic equations with a missing variable

In science, the focus is Systems and System Models, Energy and Matter, and Stability and Charnge

Students will:

Explore properties of electricity, magnetism, and water

Investigate ways to conserve resources

Formulate questions, make predictions, and conduct investigations

Social Studies
Students will study:

Regions and Cultures of the Americas

Pre-contact of Americas to European Settlements (up to 1763)

Civics and Economics

Geography

At Sechrist, we believe learning doesn't end when the school day is over. Families play a vital role in extending learning at home, and your involvement is key to your child’s success. Thank you for your continued support!