5th Grade Policies and Procedures
Cooperative Learning
Students have been placed in mixed ability groups so that they may help each other during the learning process. Research has shown that all students do better when they are allowed to discuss and defend their ideas as they learn. Working in small groups also helps students learn valuable social skills they will need throughout life. Parents are often concerned about grades in the cooperative learning classroom. Don’t worry! All grades come from individual assignments and tests. No student's grade will be raised or lowered based on the performance of others in the group.
Field Trips
The fifth grade takes many exciting field trips throughout the school year. It is highly important that all students attend each field trip as they are wonderful opportunities to enrich student learning. The activities completed before, during and after each field trip are graded. With that said, field trips are also an opportunity to represent to our city and beyond the exceptional students here at PPPCS. Children who are having difficulties meeting with PPPCS behavior standards may be excluded from field trips until behavior improves.
The following may result in exclusion from an upcoming field trip:
¨ 3 late or missing homework or class work assignments
¨ Any fighting and/or suspension
¨ Consistent tardiness and/or absences
¨ Any missing project
¨ Excessive disruptions and/or disrespect
¨ Consistently out of uniform ( Note: If a student comes to school out of uniform on a field trip day they will be asked to stay behind)
Homework/Classwork/ Projects
Our expectation is that all homework, class work and projects are to be turned in on time. Late assignments will not be accepted unless specified by the teacher. Students will not be allowed to call home if they forget their work. Students should pack their bookbags at night with all the materials needed for the next day. Organization is the key to success!
Students will be given ample notice and detailed outlines for each project. Project packets will also go home with a parent notification sheet that we ask be signed and returned. If at any time your child is having trouble completing a project due to confusion and/or lack of supplies, please contact the teacher who assigned the project as soon as possible. We are more than willing to clarify and/or assist students however, this opportunity will not be available the week the project is due. Projects will not be accepted late under any circumstances.
Parent Volunteers
Volunteers can file papers, staple progress reports together, read with students, help with math, or anything else that needs to be done. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Melissa Logan, the Volunteer Coordinator.
5th Grade Schedule
Cooperative Learning
Students have been placed in mixed ability groups so that they may help each other during the learning process. Research has shown that all students do better when they are allowed to discuss and defend their ideas as they learn. Working in small groups also helps students learn valuable social skills they will need throughout life. Parents are often concerned about grades in the cooperative learning classroom. Don’t worry! All grades come from individual assignments and tests. No student's grade will be raised or lowered based on the performance of others in the group.
Field Trips
The fifth grade takes many exciting field trips throughout the school year. It is highly important that all students attend each field trip as they are wonderful opportunities to enrich student learning. The activities completed before, during and after each field trip are graded. With that said, field trips are also an opportunity to represent to our city and beyond the exceptional students here at PPPCS. Children who are having difficulties meeting with PPPCS behavior standards may be excluded from field trips until behavior improves.
The following may result in exclusion from an upcoming field trip:
¨ 3 late or missing homework or class work assignments
¨ Any fighting and/or suspension
¨ Consistent tardiness and/or absences
¨ Any missing project
¨ Excessive disruptions and/or disrespect
¨ Consistently out of uniform ( Note: If a student comes to school out of uniform on a field trip day they will be asked to stay behind)
Homework/Classwork/ Projects
Our expectation is that all homework, class work and projects are to be turned in on time. Late assignments will not be accepted unless specified by the teacher. Students will not be allowed to call home if they forget their work. Students should pack their bookbags at night with all the materials needed for the next day. Organization is the key to success!
Students will be given ample notice and detailed outlines for each project. Project packets will also go home with a parent notification sheet that we ask be signed and returned. If at any time your child is having trouble completing a project due to confusion and/or lack of supplies, please contact the teacher who assigned the project as soon as possible. We are more than willing to clarify and/or assist students however, this opportunity will not be available the week the project is due. Projects will not be accepted late under any circumstances.
Parent Volunteers
Volunteers can file papers, staple progress reports together, read with students, help with math, or anything else that needs to be done. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Melissa Logan, the Volunteer Coordinator.
5th Grade Schedule
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