Welcome to 5th Grade5th grade is a transition year:● Elementary to Intermediate● Larger classes/ Flex schedule/Lockers● Responsibility● Opportunities● Community Service
Schedule7:45-8:05 Arrival &
Locker
8:05-9:35 Block 1
9:35-11:05 Block 2
11:05-11:45
Block 3
11:45-12:35
PE/FA
12:35-1:05 Lunch
1:05-1:55 D3
1:55-2:55 Block 3 Cont.
2:55-3:15 Dismissal
Genius Hour Schedule (Tuesdays)7:45-8:05 Report to Genius Hour
Location
8:05-9:00 Genius Hour
9:00-10:15 Block 1
10:15-11:30
Block 2
11:30-11:45
Block 3
11:45-12:35 PE/FA
12:35-1:05 Lunch
1:05-1:55 D3
1:55-2:55 Block 3 Cont.
2:55-3:15 Dismissal
Absences/TardiesAttendance is important...If you aren’t here, you aren’t learning.
Absences: "In the event a student is absent, parents must contact the front office as soon as possible. Following an absence, parents must send a note explaining the reason for the absence. Should the student develop a questionable pattern of absences, the principal or attendance committee may require a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s absence from school."
Make-up Work: “Students are expected to make up any work missed and will receive grades earned on the make-up work. Students will have the same number of days to complete assignments as they were absent. Make-up work will not be given in advance, however during a lengthy illness (no sooner than three days), special arrangements may be made with the teachers and/or principal.”
Tardies: ● Students will be counted tardy if not seated in class at
8:05
Leave Early:● Has a negative effect on student performance
Conduct & Communication● Conduct Marks
○ Homework, Off-task, Disrespect to staff or students, Talking, Materials needed for class, hallway behavior
● Parent (Student) Access & Teacher Websites● Planner (Daily Communication)● Tuesday Folder (Weekly Overview)
○ Sign and Return on Wednesday
● Teacher Email and Conferences○ Conference time: Wednesday & Thursday 12:00-12:30○ Contact teacher to set up a conference
Testing & Important Dates● Benchmarks
○ Check Teacher Websites for Dates
● STAAR Dates : SSI Year○ Math: March 29th ○ Reading: March 30th○ Science: May 11th
Please mark your calendars!
Miscellaneous● Snacks: Second Block● Birthdays
○ In 5th grade we celebrate birthdays by announcements and locker decals.
● Dress Code-Handbook● Room Parent: Sign up tonight!● Parent Access
Room ParentPlease sign up tonight!! www.deretchinpto.org
Deadline August 28th (Tomorrow!!)Drawing will be held August 30th
Grading Policy● Daily-30 %● Homework- 10 %● Major- 60%
Homework- ZerosDaily- 10 points off each day up to 3 days, then a zero