55thth Grade Grade

Curriculum NightCurriculum Night

2014-20152014-2015

GradingGrading• Report cards are sent every nine weeks.Report cards are sent every nine weeks.• Progress reports are sent every four and a half weeks.Progress reports are sent every four and a half weeks.• Children are graded in each subject area based on:Children are graded in each subject area based on:

Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading:Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading:55% Formative (classwork, quizzes, labs, in-school projects, etc.)55% Formative (classwork, quizzes, labs, in-school projects, etc.)

40% Summative (unit tests, vocab tests, chapter tests, End of Quarter 40% Summative (unit tests, vocab tests, chapter tests, End of Quarter Assessments: “EQA’s” will count as 2 summative assessments)Assessments: “EQA’s” will count as 2 summative assessments)

5% Homework5% Homework

Language Arts:Language Arts:

50% Formative50% Formative

35% Summative35% Summative

10% Spelling Assessments10% Spelling Assessments

5% Homework5% Homework

Absences & Make Up Absences & Make Up WorkWork

• Two make-up days for each day of an Two make-up days for each day of an excused absence. excused absence.

• Students are responsible for getting make Students are responsible for getting make up work when they return to school. up work when they return to school.

• Please coordinate a plan with your child’s Please coordinate a plan with your child’s homeroom teacher for any extended homeroom teacher for any extended absence.absence.

Late AssignmentsLate Assignments

If a student fails to turn in an assignment on time;

•10 points for the first day late and 5 point per subsequent day will be deducted for any work that is late not due to an absence.

•Students will be given the opportunity to complete missing assignments during recess.

Homework ~approx 50 min/dayHomework ~approx 50 min/day(check agenda daily)(check agenda daily)

• MathMath-Homework may be assigned in– “GO MATH” books-Homework may be assigned in– “GO MATH” books- Homework will be any unfinished classwork- Homework will be any unfinished classwork

- Weekly “Big 20” (spiraling review of skills taught)- Weekly “Big 20” (spiraling review of skills taught)

• Language ArtsLanguage Arts-LARS (Language Arts Review Skills) Monday-Thursday -LARS (Language Arts Review Skills) Monday-Thursday -Spelling worksheet and 30 minutes of www.spellingcity.com-Spelling worksheet and 30 minutes of www.spellingcity.com

• ReadingReading -100 minute reading log-100 minute reading log

• Social Studies & ScienceSocial Studies & Science-study guides are completed and reviewed before each test-study guides are completed and reviewed before each test-study notes ~10 minutes each day-study notes ~10 minutes each day

TestingTesting• CogAT CogAT

– – August 25August 25

• ITBSITBS– Reading-August 26Reading-August 26– LA- August 27LA- August 27– Math- August 28Math- August 28

• GA MilestonesGA Milestones– April 20-30April 20-30

Parent InvolvementParent Involvement

• We need help in many different ways We need help in many different ways throughout the school year.throughout the school year.– Room Parent/sRoom Parent/s– Fall FestivalFall Festival– PartiesParties– Field trip (Tennessee Aquarium)Field trip (Tennessee Aquarium)– Legion Field @ end of year partyLegion Field @ end of year party– Media CenterMedia Center

iClassroomiClassroom We are excited to

announce each 5th grade student will be assigned an IPAD for school use. We expect the IPADs and details on their usage to arrive in September!!

8:30-9:00 Flex9:00-10:15 Block 110:15-11:15 Block 211:40-12:10 Lunch12:10-12:30 Recess12:30-1:20 Block 31:20-2:10 Block 42:10-3:00 Specials

Pod B Daily SchedulePod B Daily Schedule

Pod B Rotation SchedulePod B Rotation ScheduleBoozer McDaniel Wilson Parker

Block 1 DeLoach(Math)

McDaniel(Science)

Wilson(SS)

Parker(Lang. Arts)

Block 2 McDaniel(Science)

Parker(Lang. Arts)

DeLoach(Math)

Wilson(SS)

Block 3 Parker(Lang. Arts)

Wilson(SS/Reading)

McDaniel(Science)

DeLoach(Math)

Block 4 Wilson(SS/Reading)

DeLoach(Math)

Parker(Lang. Arts)

McDaniel(Science)

ScienceScience• Earth Science• Landforms of Georgia• Effects of constructive forces• Effects of destructive forces • Role of technology in control• Physical Science • Introduction to conservation of matter• Physical Changes • Chemical Changes • Electricity and magnetism• Life Science • Classification of organisms• Inheritance of traits • Learned behaviors• Cells and microorganisms

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ScienceScienceScience Notebook (folder)

Students will be responsible for keeping a notebook which will include a Table of Contents, labs, activities, and notes. Notebooks will be collected periodically and graded.

Daily Question (DQ):

Students will be responsible for answering a DQ almost every day of the week. DQ’s are posted on the website and students are allowed to print the questions ahead of time if they choose. There are 3 components required to receive credit for DQ’s: Question, Answer, and Evidence.

Website: sciencewolves.shutterfly.com

You can become a member for weekly email updates. The website is for you to use as your first resource for all science class information. Check weekly or nightly for study guides, video lessons, agenda information, daily questions, project requirements, and pictures of your child in class

**Please be mindful that assignment and testing dates may change. We like to work at the pace of our students rather than adhering to a set schedule. Thus, we update our website regularly.

Science Fair: Feb 5th

Information will be given out in January, after Christmas Break. All forms will be posted on class website at that time.

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Units of Study in Social Studies.Units of Study in Social Studies.

1.1. Effective CitizenshipEffective Citizenship

2.2. The Civil War and ReconstructionThe Civil War and Reconstruction

3.3. Turn of the Century in AmericaTurn of the Century in America

4.4. World War IWorld War I

5.5. The Great DepressionThe Great Depression

6.6. World War IIWorld War II

7.7. The Cold War & Civil Rights MovementThe Cold War & Civil Rights Movement

8.8. America Since 1975America Since 1975

9.9. Personal FinancePersonal Finance

Grammar / WritingGrammar / Writing

• Writing focus at the beginning of theWriting focus at the beginning of the year=paragraph construction and sentence year=paragraph construction and sentence structure.structure.• Instead of the 5Instead of the 5thth grade Writing Test that has grade Writing Test that has

been given in the past, we will be taking been given in the past, we will be taking assessment grades on pieces of writing (mostly assessment grades on pieces of writing (mostly informational and persuasive) that are related to informational and persuasive) that are related to curriculum areas. curriculum areas.

• The 8 parts of speech and other LA skills will be The 8 parts of speech and other LA skills will be reviewed through reviewed through LARSLARS. These . These LLanguage anguage AArts rts RReview eview SSkills will spiral throughout the year with kills will spiral throughout the year with the goal being for the students to incorporate the goal being for the students to incorporate them into their own writing. them into their own writing.

SpellingSpelling

• The words we are using this year are from The words we are using this year are from the Rebecca Sitton (high-frequency) list. the Rebecca Sitton (high-frequency) list.

• The students are either in the Green The students are either in the Green spelling group, or the Gold – based upon spelling group, or the Gold – based upon results of our pretest. results of our pretest.

• Every Monday we will glue down spelling Every Monday we will glue down spelling lists into our agendas.lists into our agendas.

• Homework: At least 30 minutes each week needs to be spent on spellingcity.com. Additionally, an assignment will be due each Friday, just before we take the Friday, just before we take the spelling test.spelling test.

55thth grade Math grade Math• Expect homework nightly, students will usually have time Expect homework nightly, students will usually have time

to begin homework in class. All unfinished work to begin homework in class. All unfinished work becomes homework.becomes homework.

• Big 20 (spiraling review/practice) will be given to the Big 20 (spiraling review/practice) will be given to the students every Monday and will be due on Friday at the students every Monday and will be due on Friday at the beginning of class. beginning of class.

• All workbook pages are available to print on the school All workbook pages are available to print on the school website. (students have their log in and password website. (students have their log in and password written in their agenda). written in their agenda).

• Tests and due dates are posted on our newsletter, and Tests and due dates are posted on our newsletter, and students will be writing them in their agendas. students will be writing them in their agendas.

Learning in MathLearning in Math• The Content we will be learning in Math will come from The Content we will be learning in Math will come from

CCGPS (Common Core Georgia Performance CCGPS (Common Core Georgia Performance Standards) www.gadoe.org Standards) www.gadoe.org

• Includes but not limited to: Includes but not limited to: – Order of Operations and Whole NumbersOrder of Operations and Whole Numbers-- Adding/Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing, -- Adding/Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing,

Comparing and Converting DecimalsComparing and Converting Decimals– Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing

FractionsFractions– Geometry and Coordinate PlanesGeometry and Coordinate Planes– 2D and 3D figures2D and 3D figures– Volume and MeasurementVolume and Measurement

ReadingReading• CCGPS (Common Core Georgia Performance CCGPS (Common Core Georgia Performance

Standards) www.gadoe.org Standards) www.gadoe.org • Students will be reading from the basal (reading book), Students will be reading from the basal (reading book),

class novels, and non-fiction Social Studies material. class novels, and non-fiction Social Studies material. • AR is gone. A new program is on the way! More AR is gone. A new program is on the way! More

information to come!information to come!• Reading Log- Will go home on Mondays. Students will Reading Log- Will go home on Mondays. Students will

read for 20 minutes a night. Please sign and return by read for 20 minutes a night. Please sign and return by Friday. Friday.

• Book Clubs – small groups for guided reading and skill Book Clubs – small groups for guided reading and skill practice assignmentspractice assignments

• Daily grades are taken from practice sheets and journals. Daily grades are taken from practice sheets and journals.

Dress CodeDress Code• Shirts- Solid green, black, white, gray, Shirts- Solid green, black, white, gray,

yellow or pink with yellow or pink with embroideredembroidered Buford Buford insignia (collar or crew neck)insignia (collar or crew neck)

• Pants, skirts, jumpers, shorts or skorts-Pants, skirts, jumpers, shorts or skorts-

(khaki, green, gray, black or denim)(khaki, green, gray, black or denim)

• Spirit wear is also acceptableSpirit wear is also acceptable

• Homemade spirit wear is allowed on Friday Homemade spirit wear is allowed on Friday only only

AgendaAgenda• Agendas should be brought to school Agendas should be brought to school

everyday.everyday.

• Agendas are used to:Agendas are used to:– Communicate between parents & teachersCommunicate between parents & teachers– Record assignments and testsRecord assignments and tests– Serve as a hall pass for restroom breaks, Serve as a hall pass for restroom breaks,

library and nurse visitslibrary and nurse visits– (Please look at the clinic log in the back of the (Please look at the clinic log in the back of the

agenda regarding clinic visits)agenda regarding clinic visits)

Weekly FoldersWeekly Folders• These will be sent home every Friday.These will be sent home every Friday.• Return on MondayReturn on Monday• Please review the papers in your child’s Friday Folder. Please review the papers in your child’s Friday Folder.

You should keep the following items for review at home:You should keep the following items for review at home:– Graded tests and papersGraded tests and papers– Classroom Times Classroom Times

• Spelling listSpelling list• Weekly skillsWeekly skills• Upcoming events Upcoming events • Needed itemsNeeded items

– Important notesImportant notes

Class DojoClass Dojo• Keeps track of both positive and negative comments.• Parents and students have a unique login.

Positive Goals:-Teamwork

-Persistence

-Exceeds Expectations

-Helpful

-Good Participation

-Good listener

Behavior to Improve Upon:-Unprepared-Disruptive-Disrespect-Poor Out of the Classroom Behavior-Off Task-Talking-Listens and follows direction

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

• Please have students complete homework on notebook paper and ONLY in pencil.

• Encourage your child to complete work neatly.

• Check agenda and websites regularly.

• Please send in healthy snacks

• We prefer for the students to drink water only.

• **DO NOT BRING: Cheetos, Takis, or any snacks that stain your hands, juice boxes and drink pouches.

Fish Trip Fish Trip

• Fifth grade will have one field trip this year- to the Tennessee Aquarium

• The date is TBD but is usually a Thursday in May

• The cost of the field trip is $65-$70• We encourage parents to attend – the cost is the

same for parents. All parents must have a current background check on file. (many expire during the 5th grade year- get it done early!)

55thth Grade Pod B Grade Pod B WebsiteWebsite

• www.5thpodb.weebly.com • Access through the BA website

(www.bufordcityschools.org)• Will be updated weekly with homework, classroom

times and upcoming events. • Many helpful links for online resources, textbooks, etc.

for each subject

Title I FundingTitle I FundingBuford Academy is a Title 1 school

and receives funds to enrich student learning. Mrs. Pulley would like your input and is

open to suggestions for ways to use Title I funding to meet the needs of all of our students.

Mrs. Pulley will be in the Media Center this evening if you have any suggestions you would like

to share with her.

You may also email her at

kaleen.pulley@bufordcityschools.org

Current Use of Title I Funds

• iPads• iRead

• Paraprofessionals• Summer School

• Marchmester• Professional Development for

teachers

Thank you Thank you for coming for coming

tonight!tonight!

Questions??Questions??Please take a moment to visit your child’s desk in his/her homeroom. Read the note left for you and respond.