5th grade Language Arts 2025-2026
Daily Required Materials
Assignment pad/planner
Pencil
Chromebook
Highlighter
Textbook
5 subject notebook
Positive Attitude
Any other daily materials requested by Mrs. Smalley
Grading Policy:
Tests = 20%
Quizzes = 20%
Essays = 20%
Vocabulary = 20%
classwork,Homework = 20%
Homework Policy:
All homework is posted on REMIND daily (please join)
No Late work will be accepted
Students will make up missed work- in order to attain the skill
Zeros stay Zeros
Earn two zeros in a row, and I will phone home
Absent- the same amount of days to make up missed work
All work must be ready to go at the start of class
Activities: The students will read and respond to literature while incorporating a variety of writing forms, audiences, and purposes.
Vocabulary and grammar will be a weekly focus using the Sadlier vocabulary series.
This year there will also be a class focus on social and emotional growth and RESPECTING our 4th grade society.
Please feel free to contact me at dsmalley@hamburgschool.com
973-827-7440 ext 115
Enjoy the experience!!!
Note: Always use the proper heading for assignments
Name: Date:
Assignment: