Homework Policy

Homework is given Monday-Thursday only.  No homework will be assigned on Fridays. Homework is checked daily.  Many assignments are collected and graded.  Therefore, it is imperative that students put 100% effort into completing the assignments. Too many students rush through the homework.  Students know in advance which assignments are graded and which will be "just checked." Please make sure your child is completing homework daily and it is correct.  You can use this time to assist them if needed (but please don't give them the answers).

Spelling

Spelling words are given on Monday.  Students take a pre-test and check the spelling of their words.  They use the newly edited list to study and complete homework.  Students are to complete a specific spelling assignment each day. See the schedule below. Spelling is a report card grade so please make sure your child is studying the words. If there is a four day school week spelling tests will be given on the following Monday.  If it is a three day week no spelling words will be given that week.

Monday-Write each word five times each

Tuesday- Write words in ABC order and complete worksheet

Wednesday-Write each word in a sentence (you may use more than one word in a sentence as long as it makes sense.)

Thursday-Study words (have someone give you a pre-test) and complete word search.

Graded Papers

About every one or two weeks graded papers are returned in yellow classwork folders.  There is a paper in the folder for parents to sign acknowledging receipt of the graded papers.  Students are to return the folder on MONDAY with ONLY the signature page.  All classwork papers can stay home.  Please make sure you sign the folder as a form of communication.

Our Daily Schedule is as follows:

8:30-9:00  Morning Routines (unpack, eat breakfast, complete morning work and go over homework and copy homework)

9:00-9:50 Special

10:00-10:15 Reading Whole Group

10:15-11:15  Reading Small Groups

11:15-12:00 Writing Mon.-Wed. is teacher choice Thurs.-Fri. Free write

12:00-12:15 Recess

12:15-12:45 LUNCH

12:50-1:55 Math

2:00-2:55 Social Studies/Science

3:00-3:30 Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)

3:30 Dismissal

Fifth Grade Units of Study
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
2006-2007
Mrs. Butler

Reading
Theme 1- Looking Inside
Theme 2- Teamwork
Theme 3- A Changing Planet
Theme 4- Express Yourself
Theme 5- School Rules
Theme 6- American Adventure

Math
Unit 1- Number Theory
Unit 2- Estimation and Computation
Unit 3- Geometry explorations and the American Tour
Unit 4- Division
Unit 5- Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Unit 6- Using Data: Addition, Subtraction of Fractions
Unit 7- Exponents and Negative Numbers
Unit 8- Fractions and Ratios
Unit 9- Coordinates, Area, Volume and Capacity
Unit 10- Algebra Concepts and Skills
Unit 12- Probability, Ratios and Rates

Science
-Microwonders
-Drugs
-The Human Body Supply and Transport Systems

-Family Life

-Weather and Astronomy

-Environmental Issues

Social Studies
Unit 1- Investigation
-Study the past to take action in the present and influence the future
-Understanding geography helps you connect to other people and places
-political systems determine rights and responsibilities

Unit 2- Encounters
-Understanding geography helps you connect to other people and places
-Push-pull factors influence patterns of migration
-History is shaped by cause/effect relationships
-Technological advancement influence economic growth and culture

Unit 3- Progression
-Political systems determine rights and responsibilities
-Technological advancement influence economic growth and culture
-Geography influences economic growth

Unit 4- Revolution
-Political systems determine rights and responsibilities
-History is shaped by cause/effect relationships
-Political systems develop through conflict, compromise and cooperation.

*We will alternate Social Studies and Science units.