Central Elementary Central Elementary SchoolSchool

55thth Grade Grade

2010 – 20112010 – 2011

Diana Eller, PrincipalDiana Eller, Principal

Joy Austin – MathJoy Austin – MathDonna Lanier – Reading Donna Lanier – Reading Barbara Podair – Science Barbara Podair – Science

Your child is required to pass the Your child is required to pass the

Math, Reading, and Science EOG Math, Reading, and Science EOG Tests.Tests.

Math – Miss AustinMath – Miss Austin

Goal 1: Number and Operations (20-25%)Goal 1: Number and Operations (20-25%) Goal 2: Measurement (10-15 %)Goal 2: Measurement (10-15 %) Goal 3: Geometry (25-30%)Goal 3: Geometry (25-30%) Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability (10-Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability (10-

15%)15%) Goal 5: Algebra (20-25%)Goal 5: Algebra (20-25%)

Math EOGMath EOG

82 multiple-choice questions82 multiple-choice questions Calculator Active (54 questions)Calculator Active (54 questions) Calculator Inactive (28 questions)Calculator Inactive (28 questions) Our goal is for all students to Our goal is for all students to

score a Level III or a Level IV.score a Level III or a Level IV. We want all students to show We want all students to show

growth from 4growth from 4thth grade. grade.

Reading – Mrs. LanierReading – Mrs. Lanier

Goal 1: Reading strategies such Goal 1: Reading strategies such as vocabulary and fluency (5-as vocabulary and fluency (5-10%)10%)

Goal 2: Comprehension (58-62%)Goal 2: Comprehension (58-62%) Goal 3: Connections (30-35%)Goal 3: Connections (30-35%)

Reading EOGReading EOG

58 multiple-choice items58 multiple-choice items 8 reading selections with 6-9 questions 8 reading selections with 6-9 questions

for each selectionfor each selection 2 fiction, 1 nonfiction, 1 poem, 1 2 fiction, 1 nonfiction, 1 poem, 1

consumer, 2 content, 1 experimentalconsumer, 2 content, 1 experimental Our goal is for all students to score a Our goal is for all students to score a

Level III or a Level IV.Level III or a Level IV. Students need to show growth from Students need to show growth from

the end of 4the end of 4thth grade. grade.

Science – Mrs. PodairScience – Mrs. Podair

Goal 1: Ecosystems (25-30%)Goal 1: Ecosystems (25-30%) Goal 2: Landforms (20-25%)Goal 2: Landforms (20-25%) Goal 3: Weather (20-25%)Goal 3: Weather (20-25%) Goal 4: Forces/Motion (25-30%)Goal 4: Forces/Motion (25-30%)

Science EOGScience EOG

80 multiple-choice questions80 multiple-choice questions Our goal is for all students to Our goal is for all students to

score a Level III or a Level IV.score a Level III or a Level IV. This is the first year that your This is the first year that your

child has been given a Science child has been given a Science End of Grade Test.End of Grade Test.

HomeworkHomework

Nightly Reading Log (20 minutes), Nightly Reading Log (20 minutes), parents write title of book, pages parents write title of book, pages read, and initial in the Central read, and initial in the Central Planner M-ThPlanner M-Th

M, Tu, Th Homework (Wed. only M, Tu, Th Homework (Wed. only Log)Log)

10% of entire grade10% of entire grade

Tests/ClassworkTests/Classwork

Count as 90% of gradeCount as 90% of grade Grade Scale 100-93 A, 92-85 B, Grade Scale 100-93 A, 92-85 B,

84-77 C, 76-70 D. 69 or lower F84-77 C, 76-70 D. 69 or lower F

CommunicationCommunication

Weekly newsletter on MondaysWeekly newsletter on Mondays Progress reports at mid-point of Progress reports at mid-point of

the nine weeksthe nine weeks Report cards every nine weeksReport cards every nine weeks Notes in plannerNotes in planner Email individual teacherEmail individual teacher Phone calls, notes homePhone calls, notes home

BehaviorBehavior

Respect yourselfRespect yourself Respect othersRespect others Respect the school.Respect the school.

Blue – Warning 1Blue – Warning 1

Green – Warning 2Green – Warning 2

Yellow – Note/phone call/silent lunchYellow – Note/phone call/silent lunch

Red – Visit to the principal’s officeRed – Visit to the principal’s office

RewardsRewards

Students with good behavior will Students with good behavior will be rewarded!be rewarded!

At the end of the week, every At the end of the week, every child that has not made it to child that has not made it to yellow will receive a pick from the yellow will receive a pick from the weekly prize box. weekly prize box.

Special treats and incentivesSpecial treats and incentives

Questions?Questions?

School (704)876-0746School (704)876-0746 Email Email emily_austin@iss.k12.nc.usemily_austin@iss.k12.nc.us donnalanier@iss.k12.nc.usdonnalanier@iss.k12.nc.us bpodair@iss.k12.nc.usbpodair@iss.k12.nc.us Central Elementary websiteCentral Elementary website