1. Mrs. Schaefer’s 5th Grade Class
Our Summit Hill District expectations for all staff and students are “the 3 BE’s”.
BE respectful
BE responsible
BE safe.

2. Behavior the “Walker Way”
Cool Tools (mini lessons)
Students who are good examples of the 3 BE’s will earn paws to be spent in “Paw Mart”, nacho days, popcorn days, or buying special coupons.
Students who do all homework and follow the “Walker Way” will earn a coupon at the end of the month.

3. Behavior Consequences
Most behaviors can be dealt with through a conversation. If a larger behavior occurs or minor behaviors repeat, a referral form will be sent home with a copy going to the principal.
Three minor referrals earn a major. Students start fresh each quarter.
Those students who follow the Walker Way will earn a coupon of appreciation each month.

4. Being Responsible = Being Successful
Every day students should:
WRITE DOWN THE HOMEWORK
DO THE HOMEWORK
GET ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK SIGNED
BRING BACK THE HOMEWORK

5. Pockets are cleaned every quarter.
Homework Policy
Work assigned in class that is not finished becomes homework. It must be totally complete AND brought to school. If there is a problem that a student doesn’t understand, there must be a parent’s initials by the problem or a note in order to get credit for completing the assignment.
If homework is not complete or brought to class, the student will complete a pink slip and bring it home to be signed. Return the assignment and pink slip the next day.
After 5 pink slips in a quarter, the student will be required to go to lunch study hall 2 days a week.
Pockets are cleaned every quarter.

6. Weekly Homework
I try to NOT assign homework on Fridays, but on occasion it may be necessary. BUT…
Every Friday students get a math motivator sheet. It will be due the following Friday. They must show their work. You may check it.

7. PLEASE STUDY MATH FACTS!!!!
Math Common Core
Common Core series Go Math covers:
+, -, x, ÷ whole numbers, decimals, fractions
graphing, measurement, geometry, volume
PLEASE STUDY MATH FACTS!!!!
Go Math is concept-based not just memorization. Pictures and drawings are common.
Math book is soft-cover. Homework follows the lesson from previous pages. Yes, it is OK to help your child. Think Central also has great help on- line. Notes are also in math spiral!

8. Science Units covered are:
Scientific Method, Plants, Food Webs, Earth’s Systems, Water Sources, Matter, and Earth and Space.
Notes are in the spiral notebook or on handouts. Study these for assessments.

9. Grading Scale A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 50-50
Formatives are 25%.
Summatives are 75%.

10. Re-Assessment Policy
Reassessments only apply to summative assessments. Students who receive a D or an F will be required to retake the assessment. Students that receive an A, B, or C may request to retake a summative assessment ONE time per quarter per subject. This request must be made within a week of the original summative assessment. The second grade will be the one recorded in PowerSchool even if it is lower. Students must meet with the teacher to discuss the assessment and complete the following steps for reassessment to be given.
1. Complete a "Request to Re-Test" form. This form must be signed by the parent and student.
2. Provide three examples of preparation for the reassessment. These examples must be returned to the teacher by the date of the reassessment.
The reassessment will take place within a week of the original assessment on a date determined by the teacher. The request to re-test form and evidence must be completed and returned on the date of the reassessment. Students that do not complete all requirements, will not be allowed to retake the summative assessment.

11. Assignment Notebook
Completed assignment notebook (AN) comes home each night. No blank days. Put an X or NONE.
Parent signs it to confirm knowledge of the work to do.
A copy of the homework is posted on my website to use as a backup.

12. Take-home Folders
It comes home every Friday with papers from the week.
Parents sign and return folder on Monday.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.

13. Absences
A child who is absent is allowed 1 day for each absent day to make up work.
If possible, it helps to have the missing work sent home so the child can keep up and understand the new lesson upon return to school.

14. Remember:
Review the student handbook, especially the weapon policy and dress code. 
Sign up for conferences on-line. Information will be sent home the first week of November.
School-wide novel, A Fish in a Tree, begins 2nd quarter.

15. Recycling My goal is to save the earth.
I’m putting this on my web page instead of printing it.
I also encourage students to use the back of their paper. I reuse paper too.
I highly encourage the use of reusable water bottles.
I put the weekly newsletter on my website.

16. Contact me anytime The school phone number is 815-464-2285.
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