Curriculum Night
2015 – 2016
School Year
The Teachers
Ms. Bailey Anderson
Mr. Sam De Carlo
Mrs. Colleen Harron
Ms. Diana Prickett
Ms. Susan Richards
Mrs. Jill Stansbury
Mrs. Lee Williams
Important Dates
Before End of August
Computer Adaptive Assessment
WriteScore Writing Assessment
September 8
Multiplication Fact Mastery
September 12
5th Grade Carwash
September 24-25
IB Reauthorization Visit
October 5-7
Rock Eagle Trip
April 13-21
Georgia Milestones Exam
IB Units
Grade 5 Units of Inquiry
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
How We Organize
Ourselves
Where We Are in
Place and Time
How the World
Works
August – September
October – November
December – January
Scientific Inquiry
Structure of Government
Causes, events, and
consequences of Civil
War
• Changes to the Earth’s
Surface
• Political decisions made
after the Civil War
• Westward Expansion
• Immigration
• Causes and effects of WWI
• Technological advances
during WWI
• Properties of matter
• Changes in matter
How We Express
Ourselves
Who We Are
Exhibition
January - February
March - April
April - May
Events expressed through
the arts.
Art’s influence on a
nation’s perspectives.
Events changed the role
of the arts.
Electricity and Magnetism
• Origins and consequences
of the Cold War.
• Efforts to stop the spread of
Communism.
• Cells, Classification, and
Genetics
• Group inquiry project
Grading Scale
Homework
Summative
Assessments
Classwork
Formative
Assessments
5%
45%
25%
25%
 Homework will be graded for completion.
 Summative Assessments include final unit tests and projects.
 Grades that score less than 70 on a Summative Assessment
will be given the opportunity to be re-tested. The highest grade
on the re-test that will be recorded in Infinite Campus is 70.
 Formative Assessments include quizzes and labs.
 Classwork that is completed at home is still counted as a
classwork grade.
 NEW APS GRADING POLICY!!! – For grades K-5, evaluation of
student mastery shall be cumulative throughout the year.
Students will receive report cards at the midpoint of each
semester and at the end of each semester.
Homework
 The amount of homework varies each night (1hour maximum) and also depends on how much
work your child completed at school. Unfinished
classwork that is completed at home is not
factored into the homework time.
 20 minutes of reading each night
 Independent Reading
 Book club
 IB Unit Projects
 Math Study Links
 Studying for tests (Study Guides)
 Social Studies/Grammar/Science
Curriculum
 Subjects:
 Reading: Guided Reading
 Language Arts
 Writing Workshop
 Grammar: Shurley English
 Math: Grade 5 Mathematics (5th grade standards);
Advanced Grade 5 Mathematics (5th and 6th grade standards)
 Science - A survey of Physical, Earth, and Life Sciences
 Social Studies – Civil War to Present Times
 IB Units – 5 thematic units + Exhibition
 Unit 1 – How We Organize Ourselves (Government, Scientific Inquiry, and Civil War)
 Field Trips
 Atlanta History Center (September 23)
 Rock Eagle Nature Center (October 5-7)
 Breman Museum (February)
 National Civil Rights Museum (March)
Attendance and Grading
For all absences excused due to the reasons outlined above ((a)personal illness of the
student, (b)serious illness or death in the immediate family of the student, (c)medical
or dental appointments with verifications; however, such non-emergency
appointments are encouraged during non-school hours when possible, (d)special or
recognized religious holidays observed by the faith of the student.),students are
allowed to make up missed schoolwork.
The student and parent need to follow up with the teacher upon his/her return to
school regarding the missed schoolwork. Please give your child’s teacher at least 24
hours notice to compile missed work. Please do not ask for missed work until your
child returns to school. Students are given 1 day per day absent to complete missed
work. For example, if your child misses 2 days of school, s/he is given 2 days to make up
missed work upon their return to school.
For unexcused absences, work may be requested upon return, but no credit/grades will
be given for this work. The work will not be given a “0”, but it will not be graded for
entry into the gradebook. If a student misses an assessment, he/she will be allowed to
make it up for a grade at a time designated by the teacher.
Rock Eagle 4-H Nature Center
Location
 North of Eatonton, GA
 Beside the Oconee Forest
 Only 1 1/2 hours away from Atlanta
Objectives:
- to develop positive relationships among students and teachers
- to provide a hands on learning approach to curriculum objectives
- to develop knowledge and appreciation for our natural surroundings
- to make lasting memories
Courses:
- Herpetology
- Watershed
- Lake Ecology
- Team Initiatives
-
Nature Hike for Evening
Campfire
Raptors
Economy Incentive Behavior
Plan
Aligned with SS standards in mind
Paycheck weekly (withdraw of taxes/rent)
Paychecks will be sent home with sign and return
papers every 2 weeks.
Sign and return paycheck
Store open in classroom every 2 weeks
Teaching to save for a bigger/better/more
expensive prize
Checkbook Example
Thank you Brandon families for supporting
the Bee Fund!
The Bee Fund is Brandon’s largest annual fundraiser.
•
•
•
•
•
Ensures an excellent education for all students
Strengthens the quality of teaching teams
Enhances the caliber of our academic programs
Improves campus facilities and services
And much, much more…
Questions????
Questions