5th Grade
PhilosophyWe believe in Child First/Student second to empower our fifth graders to be their own advocates! Our goal is to help students build resiliency and become responsible young adults!
Instructional ApproachThe fifth grade instructional approach is to guide students in reaching their potential through inquiry based learning and persevere through challenges.
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Curriculum details
Math: Ms. Vigilante (mono) and (Ms. Villalobos
Science: Ms. Doychich (mono) and Ms. Contreras (dual)
Social Studies - Mr. Yamashiro (dual) and Mr. Ambrosio (mono)
Reading- Ms. Ruiz (dual) and Ms. Rehner (mono)
SECAS: Ms. Jones, Mr. Pena, Ms. Roula
CPS Grading Scale
90-100 = A (meets/exceeds standard)
80-89 = B (meets standard)
70-79 = C (approaching standard)
60-69 = D (not yet demonstrating an understanding of the standard)
Weights by Categories
50% Assessments - Child demonstrates mastery of content taught
50% Classwork - Daily practice toward content mastery goal (notebooks/labs/activities)
Science: Ms. Doychich (mono) and Ms. Contreras (dual)
Social Studies - Mr. Yamashiro (dual) and Mr. Ambrosio (mono)
Reading- Ms. Ruiz (dual) and Ms. Rehner (mono)
SECAS: Ms. Jones, Mr. Pena, Ms. Roula
CPS Grading Scale
90-100 = A (meets/exceeds standard)
80-89 = B (meets standard)
70-79 = C (approaching standard)
60-69 = D (not yet demonstrating an understanding of the standard)
Weights by Categories
50% Assessments - Child demonstrates mastery of content taught
50% Classwork - Daily practice toward content mastery goal (notebooks/labs/activities)
Schedule
In 5th grade, students will spend 60 minutes in four content classes (ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science). Students will rotate classrooms with their homerooms. They will also have an intervention block (WIN - What I Need) where they will receive supports for their individual or class needs.
Expectations
Locker Expectations
It is an exciting time for our students because 5th grade is the first year that they have their own locks and lockers.
Students are expected to…
Students are expected to follow the BLAZE WAYS
Students should refer to the 5th Grade 101 document
It is an exciting time for our students because 5th grade is the first year that they have their own locks and lockers.
Students are expected to…
- Know their locker combination and open locker independently
- Keep their locker cleaned and organized
- Have materials needed for class at the start of the day
- Use lockers appropriately
Students are expected to follow the BLAZE WAYS
- Be Safe
- Be Responsible
- Be Respectful
Students should refer to the 5th Grade 101 document
Resources to use at home (links)
These are websites that your child should use at home. Their login information is in their Agenda Book.