2015-2016 Fifth Grade Elective
Selection
Cypress Grove Intermediate School
Cypress Grove Intermediate
Home of the CATS!
We are a 5th & 6th
grade campus.
Administration Staff
Office Staff
Principal - Mrs. Deegear
Nurse Chesson, Mrs. Partee
Asst. Principal - Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Vierus, Mrs.
Guerra
Counselor - Mrs. Schultea
Head Custodian – Ms. Janice McGruder
Mrs. Decoste and Mrs. Clouston
The Ocelot Teachers
The Panther Teachers
Science – Mrs. Mullen
ELA – Mrs. Davison
Social Studies – Mrs. Grimes
Social Studies – Mrs. Green
Math – Mrs. Schwanke
Science – Mrs. Snow
ELA – Mr. Torbet
Math – Mrs. Etzler
The Jaguar Teachers
Physical Education Teachers
ELA – Mrs. Wright
Coach Howell
Math – Mrs. Beasley
Coach Childers
Science – Mrs. Shannon
Coach Rolett
Social Studies – Ms. Wynn
Coach Murski
Everyday Life at the Grove!
Interesting Facts about Fifth Grade
All students are assigned a locker and a lock. Students are taught how to open a lock
before they are given their locker.
Students have six different teachers.
All students are assigned to a team.
All students are given time during the day to do homework,
get help from one of their teachers, make up missing work.
Fifth Grade Classes
Every student will take the following classes during their fifth grade year.
1. English/Language Arts
2. Math
3. Science
4. Social Studies
5. PE
6. Advisory
7. Elective
What is an elective?
An elective is a class that you choose to take. In Fifth Grade
there are two elective classes from which to choose.
Beginning Orchestra
Music/Art/Theater Rotation
Beginning Orchestra
In Beginning Orchestra, students will learn to:
• play an instrument such as the violin, viola,
cello or bass.
• Read music and rhythms.
• Perform in at least two concerts.
This course requires that parents must rent or buy an instrument for the entire year.
Music
In Fifth Grade Music, students will learn how
to:
 Read Music
 Learn Rhythms
 Play Instruments
 Study Composers
 Show your musical talents
 Sing
Art
In Fifth Grade Art, students will learn about:
• Drawing
• Painting
• Ceramics
• Paper Mache’
• Creating in two and three dimensions
• Artists
Theatre Arts
In Fifth Grade Theatre Arts, students will learn
about:
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Dramatic Presentation
Use of Voice and Body Control
Oral Interpretation
Skits
Pantomime
Music/Art/Theatre Arts Rotation
If students choose the Music/Art/Theatre
Rotation for their elective, they will
attend each of the three subjects for
twelve weeks total.
Two six weeks will be in Music; two six
weeks will be in Art; two six weeks will
be in Theatre.
How do we choose our elective?
During your computer class, every fourth grader will have the opportunity to
choose which class to take next year.
Students will log in to the computer.
Follow the teacher’s instructions on how to get to the form.
Type in your first and last name.
Select which class you want to take.
Click which school you attend this year.
Log out of the computer.
Make sure you discuss this decision with your parents BEFORE
you make your choice on the computer.
Elective Form
So what do we do before we make our
choice???
1. Go home tonight and share this information with your parents.
2. Look over the course descriptions and decide which elective is right
for you.
3. Make sure you and your parents agree with your choice.
4. Come to “Welcome to the Grove” on March 10th and tour the
school; talk to the teachers, and while you are there eat dinner and
shop at the book fair!
5. If you change your mind about your choice, have your parents email
the Cypress Grove Counselor, Mrs. Schultea, and let her know.
6. Get really excited about coming to Cypress Grove because our
teachers and staff are really excited about having you with us!