Communication:

***Please email me if you have questions. My email address is [email protected]

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Math Grading Policy

• Tests count 50% 

Tests will be announced at least 2 days in advance. The best way to prepare for tests is by studying the material in your math interactive notebook and by listening in class. Interactive notebook will be used as the study guide for the tests.

• Quizzes count 30%

Quizzes will be announced at least 1 day in advance. Quizzes cover less material and are shorter in length than tests. Study guides are not provided for quizzes; however, students can study material from their interactive notebooks and handouts from class.

• Classwork/Homework count 20%

Each day, students are to complete daily assignments, record notes and diagrams in their interactive notebook, practice any concepts learned. Any unfinished classwork is to be completed for homework. Homework can be expected daily.

North Carolina Course of study 5th Grade Math

I follow the North Carolina Course of study. Please visit the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for more information. 

https://tools4ncteachers.com/resources/district-leaders/documents/cluster6-grade5.pdf

Math Domains

• Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Number and Operations in Base Ten
• Numbers in Operations-Fractions
• Measurement and Data
• Geometry

Science Grading Policy

• Tests count 50% 

Tests will be announced at least 2 days in advance. The best way to prepare for tests is by studying the material in your science interactive notebook and by listening in class. Interactive notebook will be used as the study guide for the tests.

• Quizzes count 30%

Quizzes will be announced at least 1 day in advance. Quizzes cover less material and are shorter in length than tests. Study guides are not provided for quizzes; however, students can study material from their interactive notebooks and handouts from class.

• Classwork/Labs count 20% 

Projects or labs are assigned to reinforce science content being learned. This includes in class and at-home labs or projects. 

North Carolina Essential Standards 5th Grade Science

I follow the North Carolina Essential Standards. Please visit the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for more information. 

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/curriculum/science/scos/support-tools/unpacking/science/unpacked-content-5th-grade-science-standards

Units of Study

• Science Processes
• Forces and Motion
• Matter: Property and Changes
• Energy: Conservation and Transfer
• Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
• Structure and Function of Living Organisms
• Ecosystems
• Evolution and Genetics

Classroom Expectations 

1. • Enter quietly and get to work immediately.
   • Try your best on all assignments, including homework.
   • Maintain your science notebook, which contains only science work.
   • Maintain your math notebook, which contains only math work.
   • Bring paper, pencil, science/math notebook, colored pencils, scissors, and glue stick to class each day.
   • Laptops should be charged at home.
   • Cell phones must remain off and in the locker while at school. Refer to the cell phone policy in the student handbook.
   •  Use the restroom during assigned times. Please do not ask to go during class time, unless there is an emergency. 
   • Remain on the computer sites that have been given as part of the instructions.
   • No candy, food, or drink (only water) is allowed in my classroom at any time except for your lunch period.
   • Follow all classroom and school rules and procedures.
   • Follow the PCCS dress code policy.
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