1. 2015-2016 Fifth Grade Elective Selection Cypress Grove Intermediate School

2. Cypress Grove Intermediate Home of the CATS! We are a 5 th & 6 th grade campus.

3. Administration Staff Principal - Mrs. Deegear Asst. Principal - Mrs. Smith Counselor - Mrs. Schultea Head Custodian – Ms. Janice McGruder Office Staff Nurse Chesson, Mrs. Partee Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Vierus, Mrs. Guerra Mrs. Decoste and Mrs. Clouston

4. The Ocelot Teachers Science – Mrs. Mullen Social Studies – Mrs. Grimes Math – Mrs. Schwanke ELA – Mr. Torbet The Panther Teachers ELA – Mrs. Davison Social Studies – Mrs. Green Science – Mrs. Snow Math – Mrs. Etzler

5. The Jaguar Teachers ELA – Mrs. Wright Math – Mrs. Beasley Science – Mrs. Shannon Social Studies – Ms. Wynn Physical Education Teachers Coach Howell Coach Childers Coach Rolett Coach Murski

6. Everyday Life at the Grove!

10. All students are assigned a locker and a lock. Students are taught how to open a lock before they are given their locker. Students have six different teachers. All students are assigned to a team. All students are given time during the day to do homework, get help from one of their teachers, make up missing work. Interesting Facts about Fifth Grade

11. Every student will take the following classes during their fifth grade year. 1. English/Language Arts 2. Math 3. Science 4. Social Studies 5. PE 6. Advisory 7. Elective Fifth Grade Classes

12. An elective is a class that you choose to take. In Fifth Grade there are two elective classes from which to choose. Beginning Orchestra Music/Art/Theater Rotation What is an elective?

13. Beginning Orchestra In Beginning Orchestra, students will learn to: play an instrument such as the violin, viola, cello or bass. Read music and rhythms. Perform in at least two concerts. This course requires that parents must rent or buy an instrument for the entire year.

14. Music In Fifth Grade Music, students will learn how to:  Read Music  Learn Rhythms  Play Instruments  Study Composers  Show your musical talents  Sing

15. Art In Fifth Grade Art, students will learn about: Drawing Painting Ceramics Paper Mache’ Creating in two and three dimensions Artists

16. Theatre Arts In Fifth Grade Theatre Arts, students will learn about: Dramatic Presentation Use of Voice and Body Control Oral Interpretation Skits Pantomime

17. Music/Art/Theatre Arts Rotation If students choose the Music/Art/Theatre Rotation for their elective, they will attend each of the three subjects for twelve weeks total. Two six weeks will be in Music; two six weeks will be in Art; two six weeks will be in Theatre.

18. During your computer class, every fourth grader will have the opportunity to choose which class to take next year. Students will log in to the computer. Follow the teacher’s instructions on how to get to the form. Type in your first and last name. Select which class you want to take. Click which school you attend this year. Log out of the computer. Make sure you discuss this decision with your parents BEFORE you make your choice on the computer. How do we choose our elective?

19. Elective Form

20. So what do we do before we make our choice??? 1.Go home tonight and share this information with your parents. 2.Look over the course descriptions and decide which elective is right for you. 3.Make sure you and your parents agree with your choice. 4.Come to “Welcome to the Grove” on March 10 th and tour the school; talk to the teachers, and while you are there eat dinner and shop at the book fair! 5.If you change your mind about your choice, have your parents email the Cypress Grove Counselor, Mrs. Schultea, and let her know. 6.Get really excited about coming to Cypress Grove because our teachers and staff are really excited about having you with us!