5th Grade Curriculum
2006-2007

Our Science curriculum consists of a ands-on approach in which the students will not only read about Science, they will be doing many hands-on, cooperative learning activities!

Social Studies

We will be studying the history of the United State from Reconstruction to the present time. Students will be taking notes and doing a variety of projects.

Student will also be required to read at least 1 book a month. The students have a schedule of what genre as well as the assignment required each month. Two months will be Rebecca Caudill books. The student will do an A/R test one month and an alternative book report another and vice versa. All of these books must be grade level appropriate.

*Book orders will be sent home frequently throughout the year. Please make one check out to me and I will write a check for the entire order. Feel free to order from all of them or none of them. Thank you!

Reading Link
Rebecca Cuadill Web Site
Young readers book award site

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Homework

In 5th grade responsibility is key. Homework will be given on a daily basis in order to extend on what we are working on in class. A small portion of the day will be set aside for students to get a head start on this work. Students will be using agendas to keep track of their responsibilities each night. I as well as a parent/guardian will initial these agendas for the first few months. Please check these agendas as well as assignments until we get into a routine.

Homework Policy

Students who do not turn in or complete an assignment, the first day, will be lowered one letter grade. If a student does not turn in the late assignment on the second day they will receive a zero for that assignment. Students will use their recess as a study hall to complete the assignment. If and when late homework or incomplete homework becomes a problem other arrangements may need to be made. Please encourage your students to pack their bag each night ensuring they have everything they need for the next day. The office phone will no longer be used to call home for these things.

If a student does not have any late work for the week the student will get to spin a spinner for a prize. If a student does not have any late work for the entire grading period, they will be invited to participate in a dessert buffet during their lunch period.

Classroom Rules

1. Respect Others
2. Follow Directions
3. Raise Your Hand to Speak or Leave Your Seat
4. Keep Your Hands, Feet, and Objects to Yourself

Rewards for Good Behavior

1. Fun Fridays- Once a month students with good behavior will earn an afternoon of fun (i.e. movie, popcorn, extra recess, board games, etc.). For each day they do not lose a card they receive a sticker on their chart

Once the chart is full they have earned their Fun Friday.

1. Prize Box
2. Verbal/Written Praise (character slips, tickets, phone calls).

* For good behavior (being punctual, helpful, responsible, etc.) students will earn tickets that they may save or spend at “The Store”.

Consequences When Rules Are Not Followed

Each student will have a pocket on his or her desk containing four cards labeled with a consequence.

Card 1= Warning

Card 2= No Recess

Card 3= Contact Parents (unless behavior warrants otherwise)

Card 4= After school detention

A card will be pulled each time a rule is not being followed. Cards that are pulled will be put back in the pockets the following morning. If a student reaches 4 cards, arrangements will be made with parents for a detention the following morning or after school. Students receive a sticker for each day they do not lose a card. Once the chart is full they have earned their Fun Friday.

Fieldtrips:

The HULT Center April 17th

DARE Baseball Game May 17th

5th. Grade visit to Dunlap Middle School May 3rd. at 9:00am

Other Important Dates:

Rocket Launch: May 11th. 12:45 PM

5th. Grade Parent Orientation at Dunlap Middle School: May 3rd at 6:00 pm