The following information is important for your child's success in 5th grade.

TEAM TEACHING
We believe that team teaching is a vital step in preparing students for the transition to middle school.  Team Teaching allows us to offer students more depth in subject areas.  It also gives your child exposure to the practice of changing classes and interacting with several teachers.
 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
1. Respect the rights, feelings, and beliefs of others
2. Take responsibility for finishing school work and homework
3. Follow classroom and school rules

It is essential that we help children learn to take RESPONSIBILITY for their actions and work.  As part of the transition to middle school it is important that the RESPONSIBILITY for communication and assignments shift primarily to the student.  The role of parent and teacher is to help the student fully realize this RESPONSIBILITY.
 

HOMEWORK POLICY
We believe that homework is an essential part of your child's education.  A major focus of Fifth Grade is teaching students to take more responsibility for their schoolwork, particularly completing and turning in assignments.  Missing or late assignments will effect student's grades.  Generally homework is due the day after it is assigned.  However, there will be on-going assignments that may be due at a later date.  Such assignments will require students to manage their time wisely.  One way to help your child manage their homework is to review their planner with them regularly and check the web site calendar.  Failure to turn in homework when due with result in the student staying in for recess that day and after school if need be.  Students will call home if they need to stay after school.  If your child is ill and needs to be at home, don't worry about the homework that day.  However, it will be the responsibility of the student to get the missed assignments when they return.  She/He will have two days to complete and turn in the assignments.
 

GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system for students consists of four grades.  The purpose of the grading system is to help children evaluate their work.
E = Excellent
V = Very Good
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement
 

FRIDAY FOLDERS
The majority of the children's work will be sent home in a folder on Friday.  In it you will find a place for parent's comments and signature.  Please try to find some time to go over your child's work with them, sign the folder, and send it back on the following Monday.  This should help to keep parents and teachers informed about our child's progress.

Sincerely,

Sara McIntosh
Judy Minger
Terry Nickie