Bens Branch Elementary Fifth Grade Team (281) 577-8700 Mrs. Maricle - Science lmaricle@newcaenyisd.org Ms. Bourgeois - Math abourgious@newcaneyisd.org Mrs. Dixon - RELA/SS adixon@newcaneyisd.org Mrs. Upchurch - RELA/SS eupchurch@newcaneyisd.org Conference : 1:45pm– 2:15pm Classroom Rules Be respectful. Be responsible. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Listen attentively. Follow directions the first time. Use an inside voice. Grading Major 40% (tests, projects, PBLs) Daily 60% (class assignments, quizzes) **Register for Parent Self-Serve for access to the online gradebook. ** Re-Testing/ Corrections All failing test grades can be replaced (for a maximum grade of 70%) after accurately completing corrections and/or re- test. 5th Grade Absent Work A student has the same number of days that (s)he was absent to complete daily make-up work. A student has one week from when (s)he returns to make-up a test. It is the student’s responsibility to pick up missed work. Late Work Policy Late work will be accepted within 3 days after the due date with a maximum grade of 70. Late work will NOT be accepted more than 3 days after the due date. Late work will NOT be accepted after the end of the grading period (after progress report or report card). Tutoring As needed