1. Welcome to Sharon’s Curriculum Night 5 th Grade General Session

2. Common Core Curriculum Find the standards at: www.georgiastandards.org www.georgiastandards.org Get more information:  Sharon Homepage  5 th Grade Academics page PTA Common Core Overview Content Area Topics

3. 5 th Grade Report Card - Academics MathELAScience & Social Studies Common Core GPS Common Core Literacy Standards Summative Test for Each Unit Formative Assessments Summative Tests Formative Assessments Unit Tests Projects Classwork Quarter Grade (Numeric) Averaged from 4-6 Summative Tests Quarter Grade (Numeric) Averaged from class work, projects & tests Formative Grades (4,3,2,1) No Formative Grades Excels/Extends within the Standard 3-Consistent Achievement within the Standard 2-Moderate Achievement within the Standard 1-Limited Achievement within the Standard

4. 5 th Grade Report Card – Work Habits Exemplary Successful Does Not Meet Responsibility Participation Assignment Completion Interpersonal Skills

5. Conduct Card (top) Week 1 Work HabitsMTWThF Responsibility Participation Assignment Completion Interpersonal Skills Agenda / CC Signed

6. Conduct Card (bottom) Works Habit Explanation Teacher Comments Responsibility *needs redirection *strays off-task *is disruptive *does not follow directions Participation *does not take part in lesson Assignment Completion *assignment incomplete/did not follow directions *assignment left at home Interpersonal Skills *does not work cooperatively Parent Signature

7. Summative Tests and Retest Tickets Unit Pre-tests (Math only) Formative Checks (4,3,2,1) Summative Tests (numeric grade) Unit Summative Tests Retest Ticket on the 5 th Grade Academics Page

8. How to Communicate with Us Transportation Email or Call Ashley Couch BEFORE noon Absences Email acouch@forsyth.k12.ga.us and copy youracouch@forsyth.k12.ga.us child’s HR teacher Class  Agenda  itslearning  Email

9. How We Will Communicate with You Conduct Card Comments – HW & Conduct Black Communicator Folder 5 th Grade Academics Page 5 th Grade Newsletter (online) Email Blasts (events/reminders) itslearning (assignments, tests, projects, etc.) Parent Portal (grades)

10. Digital Literacy o HOME  Monitor use of SEARCH ENGINES and other websites to complete homework and projects  itslearning o SCHOOL  iPods, Laptops & Desktops  FCS Appropriate Use Policy (online) o BYOT: Forms went home last Friday  iPods, iPads & iPhones  Laptops  Kindles & Nooks  Netbooks  Smart Phones

11. Instructional Focus 1:00 – 1:30 Daily  Monday – Math  Tuesday – ELA  Wednesday – Science & Social Studies  Thursday & Friday – varies One-to-One Instruction Small Group Instruction Relearn Opportunities Retests Project Work & Work Completion Time to Reflect for Signed Conduct Card

12. 5 th Grade Opportunities for Students Student Council Mentors Sentinels Recycling Morning News Crew

13. Parent-Teacher Conferences Teachers will request a conference, as needed. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with the whole team that teaches your child. To request a conference, complete and return the form your child’s HR teacher will send to you in late September.

14. Thank you!