Math:
Math Steps Program, includes: Place Value, Estimation, Algebra, Computation and Problem Solving, Geometry, Fractions and Decimals
Social Studies:
History Alive!
This covers a survey of American History from Native Americans up through the Civil War.
Long-term projects vary with each unit.
Science:
Weather
Matter
Astronomy
Human Body
Language Arts:
Wordly Wise Vocabulary Book
Grammar Skills and Parts of Speech
Daily Oral Language
Expository, Persuasive, Narrative, and Creative Writing
Graphic Organizers
Basics of Revising and Editing
Class Rules & Procedures:
Be safe, be respectful, and ready to learn. We encourage the students to work toward becoming responsible and independent learners.
Birthday celebrations vary from classroom to classroom, so contact your child's teacher when the special day arrives.
Fifth Grade Homework Policy:
Students are expected to write down their assignments, complete them with effort, and remember to return them to school on time.
Daily/Weekly Homework includes:
20-30 minutes of independent reading per night
Review of spelling and vocabulary words
Unfinished class work
Practice and mastery of math facts (+, -, x, and /)
Book Reports
Long Term Projects
Test Preparation
