2026-2027
Syllabus
Contact Information
Teacher Name: Mrs. Jodi Hackett
Room Number: 1204
Grade Level/Department: 5th Grade
Email: jahackett@greenville.k12.sc.us
Phone: 864-355-8354
Website: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/hackett-website/home
Daily Schedule
Simpsonville Elementary School 2026-2027
Grade Level: Fifth Grade
Time:
Subject
7:30 - 8:00
Morning Routine & Morning Work
8:00 - 8:50
ELA
8:50 - 9:30
Math
9:30 - 11:00
Independent Enrichment:
ELA/Math Small Groups
Independent Work
Writing Conferences
9:30-10:00 MLL
9:30-10:00 Math Resource
9:45 -11:00 Challenge
10:30 - 11:00 ELA Resource
11:00 - 11:20
ELA
11:20 - 11:50
Recess
11:50 - 12:20
Lunch
12:25 - 1:05
Science & SS
1:05 - 1:15
Clean Up & Jobs
1:15 - 2:00
Related Arts
M: Art 2
T: PE 2
W: STEAM 11:15-12:00
Th: Library (A) Guidance (B)
F: Music
2:00 - 2:15
SEAL Time
Grading Guidelines
The Uniform Grading Policy approved by the State Board of Education is in effect for all students enrolled in unit-bearing classes, including those offered at the middle school level.
Second through Fifth Grade Grading Scale
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 0-59
Related Arts Indicators
M= Meets related arts standards
P= making progress towards related arts standards
Grading Floor for Elementary School Students (Grades 2-5)
In accordance with state law, no school may adopt or utilize any type of grading system that requires a teacher to assign a minimum grade or score that exceeds a student’s actual performance on required assignments.
Students will receive a grade of M, P in penmanship, music, art or physical education to denote student performance. Students in 2nd-5th grade must have all A's and B's and M in ungraded subjects to make the Honor Roll.
Grades are based upon the student's instructional level. If a student is working below his/her grade level a comment concerning grade level or accommodations must be included on each report card and progress report.
Homework Policy
Greenville County Homework Policy
When homework is given, assignments shall reflect the following guidelines:
Homework shall include one or more of the three generally recognized types of homework:
-Practice: reinforces newly acquired skills taught in class
-Preparation: helps students prepare for upcoming lessons, activities, or tests
-Extension: provides challenging, long-term opportunities for enrichment that parallel class work
Homework shall be carefully planned and explained to the students. Content and duration of homework shall be personalized to accommodate the age, grade, ability, and readiness of the students. Homework shall be assigned with awareness of the home resources available to the student and the family and alternative options offered, where necessary. Since involvement in extracurricular activities is encouraged and valued, homework assignments that are lengthy shall be scheduled as far in advance as possible.
Because homework at the high school level varies according to a student’s course load and schedule, high school students should spend sufficient time on homework to master the content of the subject matter. Completed homework assignments are to be reviewed by the teacher or designee; appropriate instructional follow-up shall occur.
If homework is graded, the homework shall count no more than 10% of the overall quarterly grade at the middle school and high school levels.
Because they require a greater amount of time and effort than daily assignments, grades for long- range assignments shall not count as part of the homework percentage, but should be considered in the time allocated for homework.
Parents and students shall be informed at the beginning of the school year and at the beginning of second semester, if appropriate, of the district homework policies and classroom homework expectations.
Missed Work/Make-up Policy
Missed homework is given for 2 or more days. If your child is ill and unable to attend school, you may arrange to pick up his/her daily assignments by calling the school office (355-8300) no later than 8:30 AM. This will enable the teacher to make arrangements throughout the day to gather the assignments. You may pick up these assignments in the front office after 2:30 PM.
1. Provisions for make-up of school work missed during excused absences shall be worked out with the teacher(s) concerned at the earliest time possible but should not exceed five (5) school days after the student returns to school. Tests must be made up by the 5th school day after the absence occurs.
2. Make up of schoolwork missed during unexcused absences may be approved only with permission of the principal after consultation with the teacher(s) concerned.
3. Parents may not get assignments for ill children during instructional time. (See Make-up Work Procedures in the Student handbook/Calendar)
School and Classroom Expectations
Link to student handbook.
Communication with Parents
Please check my teacher website for an online copy of the newsletter and other pertinent information, including field trips. The teacher will email weekly and the newsletter will be printed and sent home each Monday. It is very important that each family is signed up for Parent Backpack, otherwise you will not receive the emails I send. Students will be using their planners as well to ensure that parents are up to date on curriculum including quizzes and tests.
Please feel free to contact me at the following email: Jahackett@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Materials/School Supplies
Link to school supply listshttps://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/simville/ . Supply lists can be found on the home screen of the school website.
eLearning Guidelines for Inclement Weather
Students will follow their normal schedule on eLearning days. Schedules and assignments will be shared via Google classroom by 7:45 AM so students are aware of the expectations for the day. These schedules will include live instruction, and students will be expected to attend these sessions.
Units of Study Overview by Quarter
Link to parent copy of Elementary Long Range Plans
5th- Elementary Parent Friendly Curriculum
Discipline:
Be respectful.
Be responsible.
Be safe.
In my classroom, students can earn tokens for doing what they are supposed to be doing and following the rules. Once a month or once every other month, students can use their tokens to buy something from my token store. As a class, they can earn smiley faces that fill up a jar. Once the jar is filled, I will provide a class reward. Students earn compliments from Related Arts teachers, other teachers in the hallway, or administrators. Students can see visual progress toward their goal, daily.