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School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Before school care starting at 6:30 a.m.
After school care until 6:00 p.m.
Fifth grade brings additional challenges for each student. The day is
divided into seven 55 minute periods with teachers specialized in the areas they
teach thereby allowing students
the experiences of faculty with a variety of teaching styles and methods.
Daily classes include Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science,
Enrichment Class (alternating between Fine Arts, Spanish, Mythology and Latin),
and Computers alternating with Physical Education.
CURRICULUM
READING
5 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Vocabulary Textbook
Following Directions
Main Idea
Reading for Details and Comprehension
Sequencing
Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
Predicting Outcomes
Recognizing Cause-Effect Relationships
Categorizing
Outside Book Reports Each Six Weeks
LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH
5 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Short Story Anthology Textbook
Writing Processes, Composition (Informative, Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive, How-To)
Structure and Development of Paragraphs
Listening, Recall, Interpreting, Evaluating
Mechanics and Punctuation
Sentence Diagramming
Grammar (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection, Direct and Indirect Objects, Clauses)
Vocabulary
Study Skills (Organization, Library Skills, Studying and Test Taking)
Story Elements
Types of Literature
SPELLING AND HANDWRITING
Homographs
Synonyms and Antonyms
Compound Words
Prefixes, Suffixes
Abbreviations
Plurals, Endings
Greek and Latin Roots
Cursive Handwriting
MATH
Place Value Through Trillions
Association and Commutative Property Theory
Addition/Subtraction of Whole Numbers with Multiple Regroupings
Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers with Powers of Ten
Fractions and Mixed Numbers (All Operations)
Money
Decimals
Percents
Time
Measurements
Geometry (Area, Volume, Angles, Arcs, Chords)
Estimating
Probability
Solving for Unknowns
Multiples and Factors
Prime Numbers
Exponents
Union and Intersection of Sets
Word Problems
Development of Logic and Abstract Problem Solving Skills
SOCIAL STUDIES: World History
Cradles of Civilization to Present
Interpreting Maps, Time Lines, Pictographs
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Distinguishing Fact From Opinion
Perceiving Cause and Effect
Drawing Conclusions and Inferences
Supporting Opinions with Facts
Recognizing Bias
Identifying Propaganda
Forming Hypotheses
Predicting Consequences
Develop Criteria for Making Judgement Followed by Testing Conclusions
SCIENCE
5 Step Scientific Process; Annual Science Fair
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds
Elements
Chemical and Physical Change
Machines and Robotics
Heat, Light, and Solar Energy
Sound and Vibrations
Electrical and Magnetic Circuits
Robotics inc. Design and Programming
Space and Flight
Astronomy, Universe, Galaxies
Earth and Moon
Gravity
Our Dynamic Earth
Daily, Weekly, Lunar, Seasonal Changes
Land Formations
Erosion and Weathering
Rock Cycles
Resources inc. Coal, Oil, Gas
Oceans and Seas
Plants
Classification of All Living Things
Cells: Structures and Processes
Plant Processes
Reproduction and Adaptation of Species
Balance and Interdepedence
Heredity
Structure of Vascular and Non-Vascular Plants
Photosynthesis
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
The Human Body and It's Systems
Life Cycles and Reproduction
Body Systems inc. Endocrine, Reproductive, Skeletal, Muscular, Regulation, Response
Animal Cells and Structure
Organization of Cells
Health
THEATRE AND THE ARTS
Vocal Performance
Body Movement
Plays
Variety of Media, Processes and Techniques in 2 and 3 Dimensional Form
Annual study of 18 Artists inc. Techniques, Style, Biography and Actual Example
Annual study of 18 World Landmarks including Name, Location and Associated Facts
MYTHOLOGY / LATIN
Reading Aloud and Class Discussion of Greek and Roman Myths and Plays
Study of the Epic Poem, The Odyssey by Homer
Roman Architecture, Art inc. Mosaics, Wall Paintings
Roman History
Roman Daily Life
Roman Numerals and Naming System
Sporting Events and "Olympic" Competitions
Comparison of Roman Life to Modern
Latin Prefixes and Suffixes
Greek Alphabet
SPANISH
Conversational Phrases and Terms
Mastering Spanish Vocabulary
Participating in Conversations
Thematic Cultural Projects in Appreciation of Culture (including the Arts, Music, and Stories)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Swimming
Aerobics
Dance
Organized Games
Team Sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Kickball)
Sportsmanship
COMPUTER LAB
Word Processing
Creation of Multi-Media Projects
Use of Internet
Use of Educational Software
Reinforcement of Classroom Activities
Programming for Robotics