1. Welcome to Fifth Grade Curriculum Night
Team Fab!
Kimberly Erath
Megan Ngo
April Fraley

2. Classroom Rules
The fifth grade classrooms all have the same rules and guidelines. They are as follows:
Positive Attitude
Respect and each other and each others things
If it’s not yours, don’t touch it
Demonstrate readiness
Everyone Matters

3. Discipline
Our main goal as your child’s teacher is to provide a safe and undisrupted environment for optimal learning.
It is also our intent to build a community of learners.
If the class rules are not followed a progressive set of consequences will occur.
School-wide Discipline Log
Character Cash

4. Individual Conferences
Due to large # of kids, parent conferences are voluntary. Parents will be given time to meet with the teachers on an individual basis. Teachers will sign ups.
We will, however, request conferences for students who are receiving below-average grades and/or having behavioral issues.
We will, of course, honor the request of any parent/guardian who wishes to have a conference with the team.

5. Homework Policy Students are encouraged to attend Homework Club
Expect to see homework
Some subjects will not assign homework every day.
We follow the formula in regards to the time limit:
-grade level (5) multiplied by ten minutes equals 50 minutes per night.
Please note that 50 minutes is an average, some students may finish in less time and some students may take more time.
Long Term Projects
Science Fair
Social Studies
Math
Students are encouraged to attend Homework Club

6. Grading Policy (Homework)
Homework is due the next day, unless otherwise noted.
Missing work receives no credit.
Late work is accepted with a 50% score reduction.
Only neat and complete work will be accepted.

7. Absent Work
It is important that students turn work in on time, so they do not fall behind in class.
Absent Work: One day per absence plus one
Absent Work is full credit

8. Grading Policy (Tests)
Students have the opportunity to re-take tests in order to raise grades.
Re-takes will be within one week of receiving returned tests.

9. Planner / Agenda Provided by Anthem School
-If a planner is lost, please contact the office
Each student must write what is marked on the agenda board.
Please check nightly.

10. Friday Folders
Sent home Fridays, expected back signed next day of class.
Parents are expected to review all contents with their student before signed and returned.

11. Social Studies Curriculum
American History-
Early civilizations
World History-
Research skills, world in transition
Civics/ Government-
Foundations of government
Geography-
The world in spatial terms
Economics-
Global economy, personal finance

12. MATH Curriculum -fractions, decimal, and percents - geometry
- probability
-graphing by collecting, interpreting
and presenting data
-patterns & algebra
Special Projects
Textbook available online

13. Science Scientific Method Inquiry Process Earth and Space Human Body
Simple Machines
Mixtures and solutions
Science in history

14. READING Reading Street reading materials
Weekly non-fiction experiences
Literature studies
Accelerated Reader (AR) reading goals
Multi-Genre reading experiences
20 minutes reading nightly
homework/Reading Log
*Spelling integrated

15. Writing Journals Persuasive, Written Communication, Letters Poetry
Six Traits
Write From The Beginning
Across curriculum

16. Ensuring Student Success
Get PowerSchools login from office only.
Suggestion: Have a “drop-off” spot for planner and papers that need to be signed.
Please encourage your student to stay organized, everything has a place.
ACE: Ask your student, check PowerSchools, the teacher.

17. Volunteers
Must go through volunteer training class, contact front office for dates if needed.
We will be asking for volunteers shortly to help with editing, field trips, classroom help, projects, speakers, etc.
BizTown $15 per person – MIM , Science Center, theater?
JA- Junior Achievement volunteers for each class K- 8th

18. Thank you for coming!
Please post any questions, comments, or concerns on the parking lot board.
There are post-its & pencils available.
Please include
your name
student name
address for response