Welcome to 5 th Grade Fall Open House September 15, 2009

Language Arts and Social Studies. (832) Mrs. Portia Parten

Ms. Tai Bingham Math and Science (832)

Grading Guidelines Reading Major Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Common Assessments Reading Responses Book Clubs Projects Minor Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Quizzes Daily Work Reading Response Letters

Grading Guidelines Language Arts Major Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Common Assessments Papers; Descriptive, Research, Narrative Projects Minor Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Quizzes; spelling, grammar, vocabulary Daily Work Reading Response Letters

Grading Guidelines Social Studies Major Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Common Assessments Papers Simulation Follow-Up Activities Minor Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Quizzes Interactive Notebook Warm-ups Thinking Maps

Grading Guidelines Math Major Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Campus Common Assessments District Common Assessments Topic Assessments Minor Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Quizzes Daily Work enVision Investigations Assessment

Grading Guidelines Science Major Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Common Assessments Paper/Projects -Including Inventions, Biomes, and/or Endangered Animals Labs Minor Grades make up 50% of the final average. Examples of these include: Quizzes Daily Work Thinking Maps Science Labs

Grading Guidelines Technology Major Grades make up 50% of the final average. This will be a project done in one of the core subject areas, applying the technology skill we are learning during the quarter. Minor Grades make up 50% of the final average. This will be based on learning.com lessons and quizzes that are assigned and completed each quarter.

Grading Guidelines Missing and Late Work All late work will be accepted until the end of the nine week grading period, with no points taken off. Students who are not finishing work in class or work assigned to be done at home, will finish work during Fun Friday time.

Grading Guidelines Reteaching and Retesting All students will have the opportunity to be retaught on skills which they do not demonstrate mastery or understanding Students will also have one opportunity to improve failing grades. We will utilize the student’s highest grade. This will be noted in Gradespeed with the letter “R”.

Grades Please keep in mind that not all grades you will see in Gradespeed will correspond with a paper in the Wednesday Folder. Some papers are kept for reteaching purposes, while others are done in notebooks or kept in portfolios.

Differentiation Students receive instruction on their on their own independent learning level with the use of small group instruction, tiered assignments, and supplemental learning activities.

TAKS Tests 5 th graders must pass the Math and Reading TAKS test to move on to 6 th grade. Math TAKS – April 6, 2009 Reading TAKS – April 7, 2009 Science TAKS – April 29, 2009

Wednesday folders Each teacher will use this folder sheet the same way. There will be a check in the Academic Satisfactory box if there are no problematic grades in the folder. If there are, the grade will be recorded under the subject the low grade was received in. If it is a major grade the number will be circled in blue. There will be a letter grade in the Work Habits if the student is receiving an “N” or a “U” There will be a letter grade in the Conduct box each week.

Wednesday folders There is only one sheet per 2 teachers It is important that parents carefully review the folder and the sheet. It is also important that you sign and promptly return the folder the following day. If there check on the comments line, make sure to look at the back of the sheet to see what comments have been made.

Progress Reports Every student receives a progress report the fourth or fifth week of every nine weeks. Your signature is required and the progress report must be returned to the teacher.

Daily Attendance Don’t underestimate the importance of prompt arrival and daily attendance to your student’s academic success. Five or more tardies will result in the student’s general conduct grade being lowered by one full letter grade. Daily attendance is taken at 9:45, if the child is not present at that time he or she will be counted absent.

Discipline & Management Plan Your child should record their homework daily in their planner. The homework will also be posted on the teacher websites. Please encourage your child to complete his or her homework, it allows the teacher to further assess your child's understanding of the concepts taught in class. The following incentives may be in place for completion of homework. These may vary per teacher and subject area. additional points added to minor grades Trace's Treats homework passes

Discipline & Management Plan Rewards Trace's Treats Verbal praise Notes home Free seating among the 5th grade tables at lunch Fun Friday Consequences Verbal reminders Note in the conduct book Time out for self- reflection Loss of free seating at lunch Loss of Fun Friday

Discipline & Management Plan Self- discipline and attitude are pertinent to your child's success in 5th grade. We will be adjusting rewards as the year progresses. Students will have an opportunity to contribute ideas for these rewards. Rules will remain consistent throughout the year, and consequences will be used as appropriate to the child and the behavior.

Weekly Schedules Mrs. Parten’s Class Monday: 8:30-9:15 Art Tuesday: 8:30-9:15 Music 9:15-10:00 P.E. Wednesday: 8:30-9:15 P.E. Thursday: 8:30-9:15 Music Friday: 8:30-9:15 P.E. Ms. Bingham’s Class Monday: 8:30-9:15 Music Tuesday: 8:30-9:15 P.E. 9:15-10:00 Art Wednesday: 8:30-9:15 Music Thursday: 8:30-9:15 P.E. Friday: 8:30-9:15 P.E.

Webpage Check our Ms. Parten’s Website! Check our Ms. Bingham’s Website!

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