About
Welcome to 1st Grade We are excited about the upcoming school year! At Desert View Academy, it is our mission to Educate students with knowledge, Empower students with character, and Equip students for life. We anticipate a terrific year as we build relationships and encourage each student to achieve his/her full potential. There are no limits to the fun and excitement that we will experience together this year.
COMMUNICATION
We are a team and communication is essential as we work together. You can reach us the following ways.
CLASSROOM RULES
GRADING POLICY
ACCELERATED READER (AR)
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
Please consult the Parent/Student Handbook, regarding uniforms, attendance, birthdays and other important information.
COMMUNICATION
We are a team and communication is essential as we work together. You can reach us the following ways.
- Phone - (928) 314-1102
- Remind App
- Email - emails are provided on the Teacher Information page
- Planners - planners provide a daily communication link between home and school. Please note any comments, questions, or concerns in your child's planner.
CLASSROOM RULES
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
- Be Kind
- Diamond Rule - Keep Your Eye on the Target
- Rule #1 - Follow Directions Quickly
- Rule #2 - Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak
- Rule #3 - Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your Seat
- Rule #4 - Make Smart Choices
- Rule #5 - Make our Dear Team Stronger
GRADING POLICY
- Class Work - work completed together as a class will not be given a grade
- Independent Work - a letter grade is earned for selected independent assignments
- Unit and Benchmark Tests - these assignments demonstrate mastery of skills and concepts; therefore they are are weighted more
- First grade weight scale
- Spelling Grading Rubric
- Math Grading Rubric
- D'Nealian Alphabet
- 1st Grade Sight Words
ACCELERATED READER (AR)
- The 1st grade AR goal is 30 points by the end of the year
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
Please consult the Parent/Student Handbook, regarding uniforms, attendance, birthdays and other important information.