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, 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:

• Arizona and Southwest history

• Early civilizations of Central and South America

• Encounters between Indigenous cultures and European explorers

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!