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Welcome to
Mrs. Gainer’s
5th Grade Class
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2. Specials Day 1: Art Day 2: Gym Day 3: Library Day 4: Music
Day 5: Computer Lab

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This is a free and safe messaging tool for me to share important updates and reminders.

4. Assessment
Grading – various methods: written tests, reports, projects/activities
Test dates are posted at least a week in advance to allow students time to study!
Students are EXPECTED to study and practice at home! If students are not doing this, they will probably not get an A or a B on a test.
Tests with a D or F will need be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher.
Tests in 5th grade are HARDER than tests in 4th grade.

5. Grades
Fifth grade concepts are more difficult, pacing is more brisk, and more homework is given.
Expectations are higher in comparison to previous grade levels.
A major goal of 5th grade is to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
Achieving A’s and B’s is challenging and requires hard work and studying in school and at home.

6. Grades
A’s and B’s indicate above average performance and C’s indicate average performance.
In 5th grade typically only a small percentage of students earn Distinguished Honors (all A’s including special classes) or Honor Roll (all A’s and B’s including special classes) in comparison to their previous years.
Normally, students do not earn A’s on tests without studying. Students will need to take initiative and responsibility for their academic success!
I DO NOT offer extra credit to help raise grades!

7. Want to know your child’s grades?
1. See
2. Click on the Parent Tab
3. Home Access Center Login
Students can check their grades here too. It is good to know where your student is at in school! Grades will be updated weekly! 
This is the ONLY way you will be receiving a report card. Printed report cards will not be handed out. You can look at this on your phone or any device that has internet capabilities.
Technical difficulties can be directed to Mrs. Fuller in the office!

8. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be looking at your student’s grades with your child!!! There is NEVER AN EXCUSE for not knowing how your child is performing in the classroom. Marking period grades SHOULD NOT be a surprise for anyone.
You are an integral part of your child’s success. Please help hold them accountable for how they are being successful!

9. Classroom Rules Be respectful Be responsible Be prepared Be safe
Work hard!!

10. Rules/Consequences RESPECT…………RESPONSIBILITY
Students will buy their way (using their Rutherford Raves) into the grade level monthly rewards
Office referrals WILL BE GIVEN if a student is not following the school and classroom rules.
5 missed homework assignments = detention (in a marking period)

11. Spelling
Spelling lists & contracts will be given on Monday and are due Friday. THESE NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE TO VERIFY THE STUDENT WAS SEEN DOING THE WORK!
Spelling tests will always be at the end of the school week
Students are expected to practice these words throughout the week. There is no reason why students should not do well on the spelling test!

12. Math We use the Go Math series. This is a rigorous program.
If your student is not doing the homework, using the online resources and studying most nights they will not do well.
The program uses various techniques to teach concepts
Each student will have access to the online materials, so please use them at home!
For each unit: We will do a chapter review before each test. If the student is successful with the review they will be successful with the chapter test.

13. Online Resources
Please be sure to visit my school website for helpful websites students can use at home to practice concepts taught in school.
Go Math provides some awesome resources online that students can use to study!
Journeys also has our anthology, practice book, and leveled readers on their website that students have access to!

14. I AM HERE FOR YOU!!!! School number: 717-561-1990 x 212
School (best way to reach me if you want the fastest response)
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