Portrait of a 5th Grader

Foster a climate in each elementary school that focuses on meeting the needs of the whole child; ensure that every student exits 5th grade with the requisite literacy, numeracy, decision-making/problem-solving, social-emotional, citizenship, and 21st Century skills necessary to make successful transitions while demonstrating readiness for home, student, and community life & learning at the secondary level and beyond.

Knowledge

Grade Level Power Standards, Learning Targets, and Indicators in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies

21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity

Dispositions

Big Five: Grit, Teamwork, Resilience, Curiosity, Leadership

K-5 PoG Skills Scope & Sequence
Kindergarten - JSD Portrait of a 5th Grader
First Grade - JSD Portrait of a 5th Grader
Second Grade - JSD Portrait of a 5th Grader
Third Grade - JSD Portrait of a 5th Grader
Fourth Grade - JSD Portrait of a 5th Grader
Fifth Grade - JSD Portrait of a 5th Grader

GRIT

  • I am determined to achieve goals that I set for myself.

  • I will refuse to abandon an assigned task until it is complete.

  • I practice to get better at things that are difficult for me.

TEAMWORK

  • I enjoy working with a small group on an assignment.

  • I offer to help those who need assistance.

  • If one of my classmates seems unhappy, I ask them if they are okay even if we aren’t close friends.

RESILIENCE

  • When a problem comes up, my first response is to panic.

  • When someone doesn't agree with me, I get angry.

  • I am comfortable with last minute changes to plans.

CURIOSITY

  • I am good at thinking up unique solutions to problems.

  • I want to learn more about how people, both the same and different, live.

  • I enjoy making art.

LEADERSHIP

  • I like to be in charge of group activities.

  • I can usually convince people to do things my way.

  • I think that a good attitude can help to improve any situation.