Hello, I'm Mrs. Ruth Godwin.
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Hello.  My name is Ruth Godwin.  This is my fifth year at UA.  I am a graduate of UMKC.  From swimming to reading and math, I have been teaching since my teenage years. My teaching style includes a lot of student-led discussion to dive into new topics and for review. This summer I spent a lot of time with my daughter enjoying KC and worked in my garden.  At home I spend time with my husband, almost 9 year old daughter, Liath, and our two cats.  I look forward to working with you and learning with your student this year.

Welcome to 1st grade!

An image of my classroom newsletter is in the Photo Gallery.  A paper copy will be sent home.



Expectations for Promotion to 2nd grade:

The below Expectations for Promotion are subject to revision be the staff of University Academy. If revision occurs notification will be given.

University Academy does not offer social promotion. At every grade level, there are specific requirements for promotion to the next grade. (2016-2017 Parent-Student Handbook)

• Instructional Level J on the Fountas & Pinnell Running Record
• Students must score a Lexile in the range of 50-150+ or above on Scholastic Reading Inventory
• Students must score at least 70% on a final writing and language assessment
• Have a 95% attendance rate
• Student must score at least 70% on a final math assessment.
• Students must receive recommendation for promotion by their grade level team and principal, based on satisfactory classroom performance throughout the current academic school year.

*Administration must approve the final decision.