1. Welcome to
Curriculum Night
Ms. Boggess
Fifth Grade

2. Expectations/Rewards/
Consequences
Respect people and property; Be responsible for work, actions, and belongings; Have fun.
Rewards: move clip up, phone call/note, prize box, other as determined by teacher.
Consequences: move clip down, phone call/note home, time out, other as determined by the teacher.

3. ARC We have a new reading program, ARC (American Reading Company)
IRLA, teacher directed, small group/research, writing

4. Math Facts
It is imperative that students know their multiplication and division facts from – 12.
We will practice in class, please also encourage practice at home. Thank you!

5. Homework
Homework will be on the computer, Schoolnet. Students will access it through Powerschool.
20 math problems assigned on Friday, due the next Friday.
Science will be added in a few weeks.
Read at least 30 minutes nightly and
record on the calendar

6. Science
Science EOG
Science tests will be application to real world situations. Students must be able to apply knowledge, not just memorize.
Use notes and graded papers in Monday folders to study.

7. Grading Scale A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69
This school year Guilford County Schools will use a 10 point grading scale.
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
E = Below 60
Grades will be weighted:
Classwork: 20%
Homework: 10%
Quiz: 30%
Test: 40%
Don’t forget to set up/access Powerschool. It will be available for information the middle of next week.

8. Schedule and Specials:
Specials runs on a 5 day rotation. We will have one special per day.
Art
Library
Music
P.E.
Tech Lab
Recess: 10:20 – 10:50
Lunch: 10:55 – 11:25

9. Dress Code Shorts must be finger-tip length
Shirt sleeves must be 3 finger widths
Sneakers or closed toed shoes for daily recess.

10. Field Trips Fall: Natural Science Center Fall: Slim Goodbody (Oct. 18)
Fall: Kersey Valley
PTI: Weather
Winter: Orchestra
Spring: Charlotte Motor Speedway
March : Camp Hanes

11. Attendance Notes Notes must be turned in within 3 days of an absence
Notes must be signed by parents, we cannot accept s
Family emergency is not considered an excused absence, please explain
Absences for trips must be approved in advance (Must describe educational experience)

12. Room Parent/Volunteers
We need a Room Parent to organize our class parties and celebrations. Are you willing to help?
Volunteers are needed for a variety of things. If you have time, we can put you to work!

13. Graduation
We are in need of a chair for 5th grade graduation. If you are interested, please let me know!

14. for coming to classroom night!
Thank you
for coming to classroom night!
Any questions?