Mrs. Valerie Fraser
 valerie.fraser@cusd200.org
vfraser@cusd200.org
 630.682.2095
WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Language Arts (www.harcourtschool.com)
Reading – Daily 5 (read to self, read to someone, listen to reading, word work,
work on writing), CAFÉ strategies, novel studies, basal reader
Spelling – Harcourt spelling, District Focus Words
Writing – process writing (prewrite, write, revise, edit, publish), writing
across the curriculum, expository, persuasive, and narrative writing,
poetry, speeches
Mini-lessons – Writer’s Express, grammar, punctuation, process writing skills,
parts of speech, figurative language, and proofreading skills
Math (www.eduplace.com)
Skills and Concepts - place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, algebra, measurement, data & graphing, fractions, decimals,
percents, geometry, ratios & proportions, probability, and problem
solving
Science & Health (www.pearsonsuccessnet.com)
Lab safety, matter, forms of energy, simple machines, force & motion, health,
and family living
Social Studies (www.classzone.com)
Prehistory/Stone Age, Southwest Asia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient
Rome, and Geography
Music, Art & PE
Each subject is taught by a specialist: Mrs. DeCraene for music, Mrs.
Murray for art, and Mrs. Miles for P.E.
Band and Orchestra are pull-out programs. Your child is responsible to
complete anything that was missed during his or her lesson.
Mrs. Valerie Fraser
 valerie.fraser@cusd200.org
vfraser@cusd200.org
 630.682.2095
GENERAL INFORMATION
Homework
Homework is expected to be completed daily Monday through Thursday.
Homework should take about 45 minutes per night. This can always be supplemented
with basic facts practice, reading, etc. If homework is not completed on time, a
homework notice will be attached in the assignment notebook and must be signed by a
parent.
Classroom Behavior
Students are expected to behave in a courteous, attentive manner as not to
disrupt their learning or the learning of others. Madison Elementary follows the six
pillars of Character Counts and is adopting the “Bucketfiller” metaphor.
Grading
Report cards are distributed four times per school year as one way to
communicate how your child is achieving in school. Letter grades are given for each
subject area and are based solely on achievement. Effort is rated by a number system.
The following grade scales are used for 5th grade.
Criteria for Letter Grades
Criteria for Subcategories
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
0-59 = F
96-100 = 4
70-95 = 3
60-69 = 2
0-59 = 1
The start of the school year has been fantastic! We hope to see you at
conferences in November, but please do not hesitate to email, call, or write a note if you
have any questions prior to that date. Thank you for your support and cooperation. It
makes a world of difference to your child.