Fifth Grade Guide

Mrs. BiggerstaffMr. KerstetterMrs. Newton

Mr. VincentMrs. Smith

Mrs. KigerMrs. Mitchell

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Homework Policy

Students are required to complete 50 minutes of homework a night. In addition, 30 minutes of reading homework will be assigned Monday – Friday.

Late/ Missing Homework Policy:

5 points will be deducted every day an assignment is late. - Students have 2 days to turn in a late assignment before that assignment will be

recorded as a 60. - Students will have 5 days to turn in a late project before that assignment will be

recorded as a 60.

Once a student has 2 late assignments, every assignment after that is automatically a 60.

Late assignments do not accumulate from class to class.

Late/Missing homework assignments will be immediately communicated in the agenda.

The second day an assignment is late; the student will be required to call his/herparent letting them know that the assignment has not been turned in.

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2011-2012 Syllabus

Course: Reader’s Workshop

Teacher: 5th Grade

Prerequisites and Standards: Each student must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Materials: - Just Right Text- Reader’s Notebook

Grading:A: 100 - 93 Assignment Weight:B: 92 – 85 Tests: 55%C: 84 – 77 Class work/Quizzes: 35%D: 76 – 70 Homework: 10%F: Below 70

Each student’s grade will be based upon participation in the mini-lesson, independent reading, student/teacher conferences, and take-home reading. Using a 4 point rubric, each student will have the opportunity to earn 24 points biweekly for the 6 weeks grading period. Rubrics will be sent home on a biweekly basis in Tuesday Folders. Additionally, reading logs will be assigned weekly to assess independent reading and comprehension at home and will be send home weekly in Tuesday Folders. Students will also have a test every Friday comprised of the Time For Kids newspaper as well as other items covered during the week.

Course Content:- Building a Love For Reading- Concentrating on Important Reading Behaviors and Strategies- Literature Discussion Groups- Test Preparation- Reading Projects/ Teacher’s Choice- Non-Fiction Unit of Study- Genre Studies- Character Unit of Study

Misconduct Policy:All students are expected to behave in a way that shows respect for himself/herself, as

well as others. The student code of conduct, which is spelled out in the Union County Handbook will be followed.

Attendance Policy:All students are expected to follow the County Board of Education Attendance policy.

All students with excused absences (parent or doctor) will be allowed opportunity throughout the six weeks to complete any missed assignments. If there is a problem with completing make-up assignments, please see the teacher for further discussions.

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2011-2012 Syllabus

Course: Writing

Teacher: 5th Grade

Prerequisites and Standards: Each student must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Materials: - Writer’s Notebook- pencil

Grading:3: Writing exceeds expectations.2: Writing meets expectations.1: Writing is below expectations.

Each student’s grade will be based upon participation in class discussions and activities, use of writer’s notebook, use of the writing process, and completion of final writing projects in both writing and content area classes.

Course Content:- Narrative Writing- Personal Essay- Informational Text- Persuasive Essay- Writing to Convey Ideas and Information- Literary Essay- Teacher’s Choice

Misconduct Policy:All students are expected to behave in a way that shows respect for himself/herself, as

well as others. The student code of conduct, which is spelled out in the Union County Handbook will be followed.

Attendance Policy:All students are expected to follow the County Board of Education Attendance policy.

All students with excused absences (parent or doctor) will be allowed opportunity throughout the six weeks to complete any missed assignments. If there is a problem with completing make-up assignments, please see the teacher for further discussions.

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2011-2012 Syllabus

Course: Social Studies

Teacher: 5th Grade

Prerequisites and Standards: Each student must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Materials: - Harcourt Social Studies Text Book

Grading:A: 100 - 93 Assignment Weight:B: 92 – 85 Tests: 55%C: 84 – 77 Class work/Quizzes: 35%D: 76 – 70 Homework: 10%F: Below 70

Each student’s grade will be based upon participation in class discussions, lessons and activities, unit tests, projects, quizzes and homework.

Course Content:- Geography and the Environment- American History- Economic and Financial Literacy- Civics and Government- Culture- Global Awareness

Misconduct Policy:All students are expected to behave in a way that shows respect for himself/herself, as

well as others. The student code of conduct, which is spelled out in the Union County Handbook will be followed.

Attendance Policy:All students are expected to follow the County Board of Education Attendance policy.

All students with excused absences (parent or doctor) will be allowed opportunity throughout the six weeks to complete any missed assignments. If there is a problem with completing make-up assignments, please see the teacher for further discussions.

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2011-2012 SyllabusCourse: ScienceTeacher: 5thGrade-Prerequisites and Standards: Each student must have the ability to work independentlyand cooperatively with others.

Materials:-Science Notebook-Hands-on Materials-Reading Materials

Grading:Each student’s grade will be based upon a weekly in-class grade that focuses onGroup Work and Notebook Entries1. Participation in the investigation2. Understanding of the concepts3. Relating the investigation to the real world4. Being a productive member of cooperative group work5. Inquisitive and on-topic discussion6. Use of vocabulary7. Appropriate use of materials

Final grade make-up55% Tests35% In-class assignments and quizzes10% Homework assignmentsThere will be one vocabulary home project per unit (4). This will not occur every six weeks due to the county kit rotation schedule. This project will be worth a test grade.

Course Content:- Weather Aug-Oct- Force and Motion Oct-Jan- Ecosystems Jan-Mar- Landforms and Weathering Mar-May

Misconduct Policy:All students are expected to behave in a way that shows respect forhimself/herself, as well as others. The student code of conduct, which is spelled out inthe Union County Handbook will be followed.

Attendance Policy:All students are expected to follow the County Board of Education Attendancepolicy. All students with excused absences (parent or doctor) will be allowed

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opportunitythroughout the six weeks to complete any missed assignments. If there is a problem withcompleting make-up assignments, please see the teacher for further discussions.

2011-2012 Syllabus

Course- Math

Teacher 5th Grade

Prerequisites and Standards: Each student should know their basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts. Students must also have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Materials:-Math notebook - Problem Solving notebook- Math Manipulatives- Investigations Handbook -Calculators

Grading: Each student’s grade will be based upon homework, in-class assignments, quizzes and tests.

Final grade make-up 55% tests35% In-class assignments and quizzes10% Homework assignments

Course Content: Operations and Algebraic ThinkingNumber and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations- Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry

Misconduct Policy: All students are expected to behave in a way that shows respect for himself/herself, as well as others. The student code of conduct, which is spelled out in the Union County Handbook will be followed.

Attendance Policy: All students are expected to follow he County Board of Education Attendance policy. All students with excused absences (parent or doctor) will be allowed opportunity throughout the six weeks to complete any

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missed assignments. If there is a problem with completing make-up assignments, please see the teacher for further discussion.

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