1. Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
Mr. Whigham 5-A
Ms. Baskin 5-B
Mr. Parker 5-C
Science & Social Studies
Math
ELA

2. ELA
Mr. Whigham 5-A

3. Math
Ms. Baskin 5-B

4. Science & Social Studies
Mr. Parker 5-C

5. Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
General Information
Uniforms
Blue or Green Blazers
White Shirts
Tie
Black or Brown Shoes
Black Socks
Khakis
Start Time/End Time
First Bell – 7:30am
Door Close – 8:00am
Dismissal – 2:45pm
Lunch
11:40 am to 12:05pm
Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
5th Grade Theme
The A, B, C’s
Academic Independence
Behavior Self-Management
Cultural & Social Empathy
Behavior
1. Verbal Reprimand (up to 2)
2. Classroom Consequence (up to 2)
3. Signing of Log (2 in a week)
4. Parent Called
5. Removal to another 5th Grade Class
6. Refocus
7. Parent Teacher Conference (up to 3 phone calls in a grading period, 4 ½ weeks)
8. Refer to administration
Communication
(48 hour response time)
Phone calls
Newsletters
Websites

6. Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade Stuff
Field Trips
At least 3
Parent Meeting
Will have parent gatherings once a month
Will discuss new things in 5th grade
Technology Use
No Excuse Attitude
Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
5 Areas of Respect
Classmates
DATE
Environment
All Adults
Yourself
Parent Involvement
Classroom Help
Newsletter
Field Trip Chaperones
Board Decorating
Homecoming
Supplies
Many More opportunities

7. Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade Stuff
Grading
Quiz & Projects 25%
Class Participation & Homework 45%
Formal Assessments/Final Projects 30%
Fab 5 Survival Kits
3 or 4 Inch Notebook (Case It)
4 Plastics folders (no prongs)
4 Spiral Notebooks (70 Sheet)
Name
Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
All 5th Graders are expected to:
Participate
Be open to new things
Try their Best
Work Hard
Be Respectful
Be A Professional
What is a Professional?
5th Grade 5 Rules of Engagement…
1. Makes eye contact
2.Speaks clearly
3. Extend your hand
4. Shakes hands firmly
5. Engage into a meaningful conversation with anyone

8. Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
Homework
Welcome to the Fabulous Fifth Grade
Class Participation & Homework 45%
Will be given Monday through Friday
Each Individual Teacher will decide:
Content
Purpose and Use of homework
Grading and Turn-Around Time for returning
Submission Options

11. Had practice last night Lost my book I was absent
10 Most Common Excuses
Computer Not Working
Printer Broke
Had practice last night
Lost my book
I was absent
I was sent to refocus
I got to school late
Didn’t know we had homework
Went out of town
I could not find the homework

12. Schedule 8:00am to 9:55am – Block 1 (Homeroom)
11:40am to 12:05pm – Lunch
12:10pm to 12:30pm – Block 3
12:35pm to 1:35pm – Specials (See next slide)
1:35pm to 2:40pm – Block 3
2:45pm to 3:30pm – Dismissal

13. Band All classes below will change every 9 weeks Specials Schedule
Drama
Spanish
Health
Environmental Science (STEM & Build a Bunch)
Technology PE
All classes below will change every 9 weeks

14. Georgia Milestones
English Language Arts [CC Georgia Performance Standards]
– will require close analytic reading to construct meaning, make inferences, draw conclusions, compare and contrast ideas, themes, etc., as well as synthesize ideas and concepts across multiple texts
– will require students to develop informative/explanatory responses or narratives, produce opinions/arguments
– citing evidence from text(s) and using standard language conventions, etc.
Mathematics [CC Georgia Performance Standards]
– will require demonstration of conceptual understanding of concepts, procedural skills and fluency, problem solving, modeling, and mathematical reasoning

15. Georgia Milestones Science [Georgia Performance Standards]
- will require understanding of the core concepts, ideas, and practices of science to explain scientific phenomena – with content and Characteristics of Science/Nature of Science standards serving as co-requisites
Social Studies [Georgia Performance Standards]
- will require understanding of the past and its influence on the present and future – including the interconnectedness of history, culture, geography, economics, and governments/civics

16. Welcome to the fabulous fifth grade
5th Grade Affirmation
Welcome to the fabulous fifth grade
If you want to be somebody,
If you want to go somewhere,
You better wake up and pay attention!!