5th Grade Parent Meeting August 23, 2017

Thank you for coming to our 2017-2018 Parent Meeting! Throughout this meeting we will discuss procedures and protocol for this school term.

Attendance and Early Dismissals In order to receive the education that each child deserves, please keep absences and early dismissals to a minimum. Please send a doctor or parent note (limit of 8 per year) to excuse each absence. Every minute of every day is important when it comes to your child’s education! If there are any changes in how a student is to get home, please send this information to us in writing.

Classroom Management This year we are using Class Dojo as a behavior management system. This system is all online. You and your student have access to Class Dojo. All you need is your special code. Your child’s teacher has your code. Class Dojo is very simple. Students earn points for positive behaviors and lose points for negative behaviors. If you download the app to your phone, you have instant access to Dojo. The app will let you know when your child has lost or gained a point. Also, teachers may direct message you information.

Parent Contact/Newsletters Due to our limited amount of copies, all of our classroom newsletters are available online (Google search Indian Springs Elementary School). Simply go to our school’s website. From there click school staff, select your child’s teacher, and their newsletter is available for download. This can be done through a computer or a Smart Phone. The school-wide newsletter (The Signal Post) is sent home with students monthly.

Daily Schedule PE is from 2:05-2:35 Monday through Friday. Lunch is from 10:50-11:20. Reading Program – Wonders – Covers Common Core Standards Language/Spelling/Vocabulary – Covered in Wonders (Common Core) Science (Next Gen. Standards) and Social Studies are covered through the week. Each class receives a library class once a week and counseling classes every other week. Students will have art first and second quarter.

Field Trips Our students will go on 2 field trips this year. Our first trip is to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and our second trip will be to the Environmental Center. Chaperones are always welcome, but please keep in mind that most field trips require lots of walking. Also, chaperones will be in charge of a group of 4-5 students, not just their own child. Smoking and uses of other substances is strictly prohibited. Our priority on all trips is the student’s learning and safety!

Homework Each child will have a small amount of homework nightly. We encourage good study habits at school, and your child will greatly benefit from your encouragement at home.

Grading Parameters Math: 60% Major Grades (3 total) 30% Minor Grades (3 total) 9 Grades Total 10% HW/Drills/Journals (3 total) Reading: 60% Major Grades (6 total) 40% Minor (3 total) 9 Grades Total

Grading Parameters ELA: 60% Major Grades (3 total) 6 Grades Total 40% Minor Grades (3 total) Science and Social Studies: 60% Major Grades (3 total) 6 Grades Total

End of Quarter Tests (EQT’s) EQT tests are given in the subjects of reading, math, and science at the end of every quarter. They test material students were taught within the quarter. They are counted as 20% of each students final grade in each subject.

SCANTRON Performance Series This test is given throughout the school term in Reading, Math, and Science. It is a comprehensive test that shows each students progress in the subjects of reading, math, and science. This is given online, not pencil/paper.

Questions/Comments/Concerns

Thanks again for all that you do!