Stripling Elementary School Curriculum Night Wednesday, August 28, 2013 5:30 – 7:00 pm Mrs. Myers Ms. Williams Mrs. Rouben

E.Q.- What are the new academic expectations in 5th grade under Common Core?

What makes CC different? Rigor Relevance Goes deeper than current standards More critical reading/writing/thinking Comparing multiple texts Analyzing longer texts Short texts vs. extended texts Higher expectation for all students Apply and analyze rather than identify Heavier focus on informational text- more of what our students need “Project-based” learning innovative uses of technology Performance – based tasks and assessments What skills do our students need to be college/career ready? What makes CC different?

Curriculum…

Academic Expectations… Passing Requirements Classroom Report Card Level 2 or 3 on the CRCT Meets/Exceeds on the State Writing Assessment Testing Calendar Quarterly Benchmarks CogAT (Sep. 16-20) ITBS (Oct. 21-25) Writing Test (Mar. 5) CRCT (Apr. 23-29) Academic Expectations…

Academic Expectations… HOMEWORK IS YOUR CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY! It is the expectation that fifth grade students will complete all assigned homework each night. Homework is an essential component in your child’s education, and is not assigned as a punishment. Those failing to meet this expectation will not only fall behind in their academics, but will be required to attend study hall during recess. Parents will be notified of repeat offenders. Academic Expectations…

Academic Expectations… Graded Assignments Grading Scale A 90%-100% B 80%-89% C 74%-79% D 70%-73% U Below 70% Reading (7-9) Math (10-12) Spelling (7-9) Science (6-9) Social Studies (6-9) Writing/ Grammar (7-10) Academic Expectations…

E.Q.- What are the behavioral expectations in 5th grade?

Susan O. Stripling 5th Grade Discipline Procedure *Failure to comply with classroom behavioral expectations may result in formation of individual student behavior plan. Level Description Possible Consequence 1 Minor Disruption Excessive talking, Disruption of classroom learning. Inappropriate language. Time out Parent Contact Choice form (if behavior continues) Silent Lunch Study Hall Check in Friday Folder 2 Disrespect Disruptive classroom outburst, Disrespect toward adult. Bullying Time out (teacher discretion) Parent contact Possible counselor involvement Time out in other classroom Automatic Choice Form *3 Offenses is automatic conference with Assistant Principal 3 Safety of classroom Violence, Weapons, Verbal threats. Written threats. Sexual harassment. Inappropriate sexual conduct. Immediate conference with Administration

Possible Positive Incentives Lunch with teacher Movie during lunch Extra recess Extra computer time Lunch with friend Read to younger grade Extra Media Center time Treasure Box Participation in field trips Free homework pass Participation in End of Year activities Positive parental contact Rocket dollars Positive teacher feedback Lunch with Administration Stripling Red Rocket Party

Regular school attendance is very important Regular school attendance is very important. Not only does attendance reinforce and enrich the learning process; it also establishes patterns and attitudes that will carry forward into adult work habits. Students should only be absent in cases of illness or emergency. When students return to school after an absence, parents should send a note explaining the absence. Upon return, it is the student’s responsibility to make up all assignments, projects and tests that were missed during his/her absence. Tardiness and early check-outs are strongly discouraged, as this causes students to miss valuable instruction. Attendance Policy

Communication: How can you contact us? E-mail Kayla_Myers@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Abby_Williams@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Tonya_Rouben@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Friday Folders Progress Reports School Telephone Number (770) 582 - 7577

Parents: Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night Parents: Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night! Please complete the Yellow Parent Feedback Form Please make sure to get a feedback form from all adults. Turn them in to your grade level representative and then all forms will go to Deserie Sanchez in the Parent Center for Review.