1. Austin Road Elementary 2015-2016
WELCOME
Austin Road Elementary

2. Parent Info Session 5th Grade Expectations Grading System
Georgia Standards of Excellence (English/Language Arts and Math)
Georgia Performance Standards (Science and Social Studies)
Agenda
5th Grade Discipline Plan
Classroom Routines/Procedures
Resources
Questions/Comments
Cheeley

3. Rules and Expectations
5th grade students are expected to:
Be ready and focused on the tasks at hand each day.
Be positive, respectful, and courteous to others.
Exemplify leadership for others to model.
Report to class on time daily.
Return homework/projects/class work on time when it is due.
Learn and grow into brilliant minds.
Green

4. Grading System A= 90 – 100 B= 80 - 89 C= 71 - 79 D= 70 F= Below 70
Cheeley

5. Reaching Excellence in Reading/Language Arts/Writing
In Reading /Language Arts/Writing, students will learn:
The conventions of standard English
Identify author’s purpose, voice & explain how it impacts the experience
Quote accurately from a text and make inferences
Draw information from multiple sources on the same topic
How to write different texts for various purposes (narrative, informational, and opinion pieces)
How to conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic
Cheeley

6. Reaching Excellence in Math
Unit 1: Order of Operations with Whole Numbers
Unit 2: Adding & Subtracting with Decimals
Unit 3: Multiplying & Dividing with Decimals
Unit 4: Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide with Fractions
Unit 5: 2D Figures
Unit 6: Volume & Measurement
Unit 7: Geometry & the Coordinate Plane
Green

7. Reaching Excellence in Science
* Life Science
Cells
Microorganisms
Animal Classification
Genetics
* Earth Science
Earth’s Changing Forces
Georgia Landforms
* Physical Science
Chemical & Physical Changes
Electricity & Magnetism
Electromagnets
Goodman

8. Reaching Excellence in Social Studies
Unit 1: Connecting Themes
Unit 2: Civil War
Unit 3: Reconstruction
Unit 4: A Changing Nation
Unit 5: WWI, Great Depression, Jazz Age
Unit 6: WWII
Unit 7: The Civil Rights Movement
Unit 8: America’s Role in the 21st Century
Goodman

9. Agendas How do they work?
Students use them to record their homework assignments everyday.
Teachers use them to communicate with parents.
Parents use them to communicate with teachers and to confirm your child’s assignments.
Things to Look for in the agenda:
Your child’s homework assignment daily.
A note from the teacher.
Goodman

10. 12:55-1:40 Science/Social Studies
Class Schedule
8:00-8:50 Exploratory
8:50-9:50 Math
9:50-10:10 ELA Skills Block
10:10-11:15 Reading
11:15-12:00 Specials
12:00-12:06 Reading
12:06-12:36 Lunch
12:36-12:40 Restroom
12:40-12:55 Recess
12:55-1:40 Science/Social Studies
1:40-2:10 Writing
2:10-2:15 Dismissal

11. Classroom Routines Morning Routines 7:30a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Students unpack and sign in for attendance
Students begin morning assignment
Exploratory Time 8:00a.m.-8:50a.m.
Teachers introduce/review standard and project
Students work on standards-based projects
Teachers facilitate and provide support for all students

12. Drop Everything And Read
Used for early finishers
Allows students independent reading time
Students may use it to log in for their reading logs
Practice reading books on their reading level

13. It’s A Priority! Priority list provided for the students
Checklist provided for assignments
A reminder when assignments are due

14. What Did I Miss? Created for students when they are absent
Hub for extra copies of assignments
Each student has their own “What Did I Miss” folder

15. ARE’s Discipline Plan Safe Organized Accountable Respectful
Routines and rituals will be taught and followed daily to build a positive learning environment. However, if students do not follow the classroom rules, the following steps will be taken:  
Verbal Warning
Note in the agenda/deduct Scholar Dollar/Dojo points
Opportunity room/contact parent
Office Referral
Safe
Organized
Accountable
Respectful
When positive behaviors are noticed throughout the building, faculty and staff will give the student’s SOAR card a hole punch. Students meeting the required number of punches at the end of the week will be rewarded with a treat.
Cheeley

16. Scholar Dollars What is it?
Rewards system generated to encourage students to do their best academically, socially, and to become overall great leaders!
Students track their own payments/deposits in their binders.
Students receive rewards monthly.
Cheeley

17. Attendance
Students MUST be in class by 7:45 to be marked present. Students arriving after 7:45 must be brought into the front office for check-in by parent/guardian. If there is a change in transportation a signed note from the parent must be provided or teachers will follow the original transportation routine for your child.
Green

18. Click here to access the F&P chart
Fountas & Pinnell
Instructional Level Expectations for Reading
Kindergarten: B-D
First Grade: D-J
Second Grade: J-M
Third Grade: M-P
Fourth Grade: P-S
Fifth Grade: S-V
Sixth Grade: V-Y
Seventh Grade: Y-Z
Eighth Grade: +Z
Click here to access the F&P chart
Cheeley

19. 5th Grade GloSS Expectations
IKAN/GloSS
5th Grade GloSS Expectations
At Risk: Stages 0-3
Cause for Concern: Stages 4 & 5
Achieving At/Above Expectations: Stages 6 &7
High Achievers: Stage 8
Cheeley

20. Infinite Campus
Parents can view grades online via Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.
If you haven’t already done so, please contact Ms. Mays in the front office for your log in information.
Click here to access Infinite Campus
Goodman

21. Remind.com Edmodo.com Emails Agendas Phone calls
Communication
Remind.com
Edmodo.com s
Agendas
Phone calls
Cheeley

22. Teacher Email Communication
Ms. Cheeley
Green

23. QUESTIONS I will do my BEST to answer ALL questions.
If I can’t answer them tonight, or run out of time, please park it in the parking lot.
Green

24. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND THANK YOU FOR COMING!
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HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND THANK YOU FOR COMING!