Fifth grade is a year like no other, and we are honored to be a part of your child's life in this last year of elementary school! We set high but realistic expectations for our fifth graders, as they have the unique opportunity to be the role models of the school. Their leadership does not go unrecognized, as the students also have the chance to experience the many privileges of South School's exciting fifth grade projects and traditions. 

We are looking forward to a fantastic year together, in whatever form it takes! Please read below to learn more about our expectations and life in fifth grade.

Fifth grade is a critical time to establish strong study habits! We hope to keep your child's nightly homework to no more than 1 hour a night. Students will have math and spelling homework Monday - Thursday. Your child will also routinely have ELA, Science and Social Studies homework. Specific homework instructions and due dates can be found within your student's agenda! 

• We'd like students to write their first name, last name, date, and student # on all homework assignments.

• If an assignment is late or missing, students will go to the work-room during morning recess to catch up.

For ongoing project due dates, please click the Assignments tab.  

You have probably heard about the the "Switch Block" approach that South School typically uses in fifth grade. This is designed to give the students a gentle introduction to the middle school model of moving to different teachers for a few subjects. This is a process that we will practice with the students, and they will get the hang of it in no time! 

For more information on your student's specific schedule, including specials, please click on your teacher's page at the top.

Please help your fifth grader prepare for success by ensuring they bring the following to school and/or their remote Zoom meetings each and every day: 

• A positive attitude!

• A willingness to make new friends!

• An interest in understanding the perspective of others!

• An understanding that success is directly correlated with determination, organization and perseverance!

In order to set a good example for others, we set a certain level of expectations for our fifth graders. It starts with following the Hingham Rules of the Road, and of course, being kinder than necessary! 

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