Mrs. Butterfield-Reading Ms. Evans-Language Arts Mrs. Hornsby-Social Studies Mr. Montgomery-Science Mrs. Payne-Math CLAY ELEMENTARY HOME OF THE COUGAR CUBS! Fifth Grade

 Conduct form is in student’s binder  Student is given a verbal warning  Conduct checks are recorded on the conduct sheet in the front of your child’s binder  Once the 4 th mark is made, the student starts on a tracking form (the parent has already been notified)  From then on, each conduct mark is written on the tracking form, a total of 4 for one form  The student sees the assistant principal afterwards Conduct Plan

Academic Assignment Plan All conduct marks are recorded on the conduct sheet left in the binder. A tracking form is started with the 4 th incomplete assignment. Once on the tracking form, missed assignments are recorded up to 4 more, then the student is sent to the office. Separate forms are given for behavior and academic marks.

Communication  A weekly skills agenda is sent home on Monday. Please read with your child.  Skills in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are listed.  Test dates will be listed for the week.  A Test Folder is sent home every other Wednesday  Class work and weekly tests from the previous weeks are included. Sign the progress report. Return the form and the graded papers the next day.

 Grades come from graded class work, projects, participation, notebook checks, and tests  It is extremely important that all class work assigned to a student is finished  Class work not finished at school becomes work to finish at home  Incomplete work will result in a lower grade Grading System

 We have a “Reading and Writing Workshop” textbook and an “Anthology” textbook * Grades come from workbook pages, research projects, and fresh reads  Grades are divided into these categories: Assessments (55%) Classwork/Research (30%) Oral Reading Fluency (10%) Other (5%) Reading Program

Math  AMSTI with Math Investigations  Includes daily data, quick images, hands- on materials, lots of practice, and workbook pages  Students record their findings and reasoning in their binder.  Students work on strategies to help solve math problems. Grades: Assessment (55%) Classwork (30%) Fact Drills (10%) Other (5%)

 The Reading curriculum includes a Language, Spelling, and vocabulary portion.  Spelling- Weekly list/weekly test  Language skills are correlated with the Reading program.  Writing- 3 modes of writing are taught: Narrative, Descriptive, and Expository  Grades are divided into these categories: Grades: Spelling(10%) Grammar/Vocabulary (40%) Writing (50%) Language & Spelling

Science and Social Studies Science Keep all assignments in the binder Tests given after each chapter Notes taken daily Weekly grades given on notebooks and class participation Social Studies Keep all assignments in the binder Mini quizzes are given after each lesson (open book) Vocabulary tests are given at the end of the chapter (students can use notecards) Chapter tests given after every chapter- may be a test, project, or organizer to complete *Classwork and tests are averaged together equally for a grade

 Fifth Grade Choir  Recorder Ensemble  All County Choir  Young Voices  AV Club  Track Team  Safety Patrol Fifth Grade Activities

Expectations  Be on time to school and to each class  Have all materials (pencils, paper, etc.)  Have all class work finished and at school  Pay attention in class  Follow along when reading from books  Don’t work on other subjects during another teacher’s class time  Line up correctly in the halls and remain quiet  Raise your hand to get permission to speak  Copy all notes or study guides when given  Prepare for tests  If absent, provide an excuse to the teacher  Two days are given per day absent to get all work made up

Before We Go “Make Your Bed”“ *Why we push our kids to even do the little things right” ”

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