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Welcome to Curriculum Night
The Fifth Grade Team
Ticket Out the Door If you have any questions, please use the
“Ticket out the Door” Place the ticket in the location designated for
your child’s teacher We will answer you as soon as possible!
We are so glad you could make it, and we look forward to working with you and your
child this year!!
Math Rigorous Math curriculum in 5th grade – students
must be able to compute, model, and explain the Math that they are doing
Pre-tests before each set of standards/ same test taken as the post test at the conclusion of the unit
Students grouped into flexible differentiated groups based on pre-test (groups change as needed)
Hands on Math manipulatives used whenever possible
Differentiated activities based on readiness and performance
Adobe Acrobat Document
Math Continued
Students should utilize their spiral notebook when completing homework or studying for tests
Weekly spiral Math quiz – weekly spiral Math morning work used to review all standards on a weekly basis in preparation for the quiz
Weekly end of the week quiz- based on what the students have learned this past week.
TenMarks – reinforces the 5th grade standards while remediating and/or accelerating mathematical understanding
Math journaling used frequently – designed to make the students apply and demonstrate a deep understanding of concepts
Science Units of Study
Cells & Microorganisms Classification Genetics Electricity and Magnetism Chemical & Physical Changes Earth – Constructive & Deconstructive Processes
Interactive Science Notebook All testable material (notes, handouts, diagrams, charts, etc.) Students are encouraged to study their interactive notebooks
and study guide nightly the week of a test Science Experiments
Allow students to have hands-on experiences with science curriculum
Volunteer opportunities to help with experiments throughout the year
Georgia Milestones Georgia Milestones will replace the CRCT
in all content areas Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choices]
all content areas Evidence-based selected response in ELA Constructed-Response ELA and
mathematics Extended-Response ELA and mathematics
Grading System• A = 90 - 100• B = 80 - 89• C = 71 -79• D = 70• F = 69 and below
• Total Points All grades may not be
out of 100 points
• Grades are indicative of student performance in each subject area
No participation or completion grades are given• Students may qualify for either of the following :
Honor Roll is 90 or better in all academic subjects. Merit Roll is an 80 or better in all academic subjects.
Homework Daily homework should be written in agenda by
your child Math – standards based homework 4x per week Reading – reading each night (can include the
science and social studies assigned reading) Social Studies/Science – Study guide is provided
at the beginning of every unit. At home projects may be assigned.
No homework on Fridays or over extended breaks
Please contact your teacher if your child is taking more than 50 minutes to complete the above homework
Bring Your Own Learning Device
Bring Your own Learning Device (BYLD) BYLD program is designed to provide Internet access at the fingertips of
students Students utilize the device for various Internet resources (Khan Academy,
Webquests, CRCT Practice Tests, etc.) Students may have digital books to read on their device Students will access the BYLD network which does contain the same filters as
those on desktop and laptop computers at school Students will need to have the signed permission form in order to be able to
bring in a device (can be found on the Forms page of the Avery website) Students are responsible for their own devices – staff does not troubleshoot or
fix devices Devices are locked in a cabinet when the class leaves the room (lunch,
recess, specials, etc.) Devices may be taken home each night or left in the locked cabinet at school Students are not permitted to play games, take pictures, or listen to music on
the devices while at school No apps are required though students may utilize educational apps at
appropriate times (multiplication flash cards, content related apps, etc.)
Dress Code
Please refer to page 39 of the CCSD Discipline Codeo Pants & shorts - 5 inches from the top of the
kneeo Skirts & dresses - 3 inches from the top of the
kneeo No spaghetti straps
Communication
Announcements will be communicated via teacher websites, email, and Remind (text updates) in lieu of a newsletter
Be sure to check your child’s binder for graded papers and flyers
Feel free to contact your child’s teacher for questions and concerns - email is preferred
Mrs. Lawson’s Homeroom
Mrs. Sinco’s Math and Science