5th grade is a tremendous time for growth and exploration. This school year is going to be a year of tremendous growth.  Your child will develop more independence along with greater responsibilities in preparation for his or her transition to 6th grade school.  As partners, we ask that you guide your child’s progress by ensuring that they:

• Attend school daily

• Arrive on time & ready to learn with a positive attitude

• Complete all assignments with care & pride

• Read daily to develop an appreciation for reading & to improve literacy skills

Assignments:

• Assignments comprise 40% of the total grade

• Any class work not completed may be assigned for homework

• Nightly reading is required to meet trimester AR goals

• Late assignments will be accepted (cutoff dates vary by subject)

• Students are responsible for keeping track of all assignments and due dates

Assessments:

• Assessments comprise 60% of the total grade

• Generally are given during & after chapters/units

• Students are responsible for preparing themselves for all assessments