1. 5th Grade: What to Expect
Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Bird, & Mr. Jones

2. Teachers Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Bird Mr. Jones Language Arts
Social Studies
Mrs. Bird
Religion
Science
Mr. Jones
Math
Teachers

3. Behavior Plan Sign the agenda nightly Point system Detention
One point behaviors
Not prepared, not following directions, talking, disruptive, dress code, no name, no signed agenda
Two point behaviors
No homework, language, disrespect, inappropriate Mass behavior
Detention
3+ points earns a detention
Served during lunch recess
Behavior Plan

4. Recess – We need you! Daily from 12:30-12:50
Interested? Sign up TONIGHT!
Sub list?
Absent – let us know – find a sub
Recess – We need you!

5. Homework Sign & check the agenda book nightly
Posted on the website (subject to change)
Daily homework – folders in binder
Friday folder
Homework

6. Homework Late work policy Getting work in advance Make-up work
1 day late – C credit
2 days late – F credit
Getting work in advance
Turn in work early, when possible
We’ll do our best – no promises!
Make-up work
1 day for each missed day
Homework

7. English/Writing Multisensory grammar Emphasis on writing
Informative, narrative, & opinion
D.O.L/Journal Writing
Participation grade
Drops
Given out Monday, due Friday
English/Writing

8. Reading Quarters 1 & 3 Quarters 2 & 4 Tier Time – daily (11:30-12:00)
Use the text series
Focus on nonfiction
Quarters 2 & 4
Novel study
The Sign of the Beaver and Number the Stars
Tier Time – daily (11:30-12:00)
Spelling
Review spelling rules
Word study (pre-fixes, suffixes, root word)
STAR book
Needed for every class
Reading

9. Math Envision Grading scale Moby Max Logins available upon request.
Tests and Quizzes – 50%
Homework – %
Moby Max – %
Moby Max
50 min. time requirement/week
Facts Fluency (25 min.)/Lessons (25 min.)
Math

10. Math Moby Max Example: Math: 21 min out of 25, 21/25 = 84% = 8 pts/10
50 min. time requirement/week
Facts Fluency (25 min.)/Lessons (25 min.)
Example:
Math: 21 min out of 25, 21/25 = % = 8 pts/10
FF: 16 min. out of 25, 16/25 = % = 6 pts/10
= 14 pts/20
Math

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Math

12. Science Physical science, life science, Earth science
Hands-on activities
State assessment in the spring
Science

13. Religion Frequent quizzes Service hours Diocesan Religion Test
Open note/book
Everyone stays in the classroom
Service hours
5 – put in agenda
Diocesan Religion Test
2nd week of May
Religion

14. Social Studies Explorers Native Americans Colonization of America
Founding of our government
Social Studies

15. Remind App Text @mrsbirdscl to 81010 to join Mrs. Bird’s class
to to join Mr. Jones’ class
Remind App