1.  The Fifth Grade Team

2.  If you have any questions, please use the “Ticket out the Door”  Place the ticket in the location designated for your child’s teacher  We will answer you as soon as possible! We are so glad you could make it, and we look forward to working with you and your child this year!!

3.  Rigorous Math curriculum in 5 th grade – students must be able to compute, model, and explain the Math that they are doing  Pre-tests before each set of standards/ same test taken as the post test at the conclusion of the unit  Students grouped into flexible differentiated groups based on pre-test (groups change as needed)  Hands on Math manipulatives used whenever possible  Differentiated activities based on readiness and performance

4.  Students should utilize their spiral notebook when completing homework or studying for tests  Weekly spiral Math quiz – weekly spiral Math morning work used to review all standards on a weekly basis in preparation for the quiz  Weekly end of the week quiz- based on what the students have learned this past week.  TenMarks – reinforces the 5 th grade standards while remediating and/or accelerating mathematical understanding  Math journaling used frequently – designed to make the students apply and demonstrate a deep understanding of concepts

5.  Units of Study  Cells & Microorganisms  Classification  Genetics  Electricity and Magnetism  Chemical & Physical Changes  Earth – Constructive & Deconstructive Processes  Interactive Science Notebook  All testable material (notes, handouts, diagrams, charts, etc.)  Students are encouraged to study their interactive notebooks and study guide nightly the week of a test  Science Experiments  Allow students to have hands-on experiences with science curriculum  Volunteer opportunities to help with experiments throughout the year

6.  Georgia Milestones will replace the CRCT in all content areas  Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choices] all content areas  Evidence-based selected response in ELA  Constructed-Response ELA and mathematics  Extended-Response ELA and mathematics

7. A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 71 -79 D = 70 F = 69 and below Total Points  All grades may not be out of 100 points Grades are indicative of student performance in each subject area  No participation or completion grades are given Students may qualify for either of the following :  Honor Roll is 90 or better in all academic subjects.  Merit Roll is an 80 or better in all academic subjects.

8.  Daily homework should be written in agenda by your child  Math – standards based homework 4x per week  Reading – reading each night (can include the science and social studies assigned reading)  Social Studies/Science – Study guide is provided at the beginning of every unit. At home projects may be assigned.  No homework on Fridays or over extended breaks  Please contact your teacher if your child is taking more than 50 minutes to complete the above homework

9.  Bring Your own Learning Device (BYLD)  BYLD program is designed to provide Internet access at the fingertips of students  Students utilize the device for various Internet resources (Khan Academy, Webquests, CRCT Practice Tests, etc.)  Students may have digital books to read on their device  Students will access the BYLD network which does contain the same filters as those on desktop and laptop computers at school  Students will need to have the signed permission form in order to be able to bring in a device (can be found on the Forms page of the Avery website)  Students are responsible for their own devices – staff does not troubleshoot or fix devices  Devices are locked in a cabinet when the class leaves the room (lunch, recess, specials, etc.)  Devices may be taken home each night or left in the locked cabinet at school  Students are not permitted to play games, take pictures, or listen to music on the devices while at school  No apps are required though students may utilize educational apps at appropriate times (multiplication flash cards, content related apps, etc.)

10.  Please refer to page 39 of the CCSD Discipline Code o Pants & shorts - 5 inches from the top of the knee o Skirts & dresses - 3 inches from the top of the knee o No spaghetti straps

11.  Announcements will be communicated via teacher websites, email, and Remind (text updates) in lieu of a newsletter  Be sure to check your child’s binder for graded papers and flyers  Feel free to contact your child’s teacher for questions and concerns - email is preferred