Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What should I expect from 5th grade?
You should expect to be challenged to learn and to grow in all areas. Fifth grade is a year to learn a lot of new things and to prepare for middle school. You will be required to be RESPONSIBLE!Back to Top
I will accept late work one day after its orginal due date. However, I will drop the final grade by 10%. After the one day time allowance, the student can no longer do the work for credit, but will be required to complete the assignment regardless. ZEROS ARE NOT PERMITTED!Back to Top
I generally do not give much extra credit, however, I will give some opportunities. It will usually consist of a challenge to find something out by researching a given topic that is being studied. If one chooses to take advantage of the extra credit, it can make quite a difference in a final grade.Back to Top
I believe that homework is simply a time extension on any daily work that is given. I very rarely give "homework", but I do give daily work that needs to be completed either at school or at home. If time is used wisely at school, homework should only be about 30 minutes-1 hour a day. Part of this time should always be used to review spelling words!Back to Top
How much time do you require for at-home reading each day?
I give class time to read A.R. and to conference with each child on a regular basis. However, in addition to class time, at least 20 minutes a day should be done at home.Back to Top
What are the consequences for late work?
After an accumulation of three late/incomplete papers in a nine-week period, a student will be given an after school detention for each late paper for the remainder of the quarter.Back to Top
Friday Frenzy occurs ever Friday afternoon from 2:20-2:44 with all the 5th grade classes. It will consist of either playing outside when it is nice weather, or playing games inside with other 5th grade students. A student can participate in Friday Frenzy if they had no late/incomplete work during the week, and had no noon detentions or after school detentions.Back to Top
When students are absent, they are responsible for making up the work. It is helpful to plan on someone to get their makeup work for them to bring home. Students have the same number of days they are gone to make up work. For example, if Jane misses two days of school, she would have two days after she returned to school to make up the work. Many of our classroom activities cannot be done at home (group work, experiments, in-class games, buddy class activities, etc.) so regular attendance is strongly encouraged.Back to Top
What if my child is going on vacation?
I will provide work ahead of a vacation if I am given at least a one week notice. When I provide work ahead of time, the work MUST be turned in on the day of arrival or the work will be considered late. If there is not enough notice for me to get work ready, the student must set up a time with me to get work that he/she missed while on vacation and discuss a due date for all work.Back to Top
The classroom rules are the same as the Trojan Code of Honor. Respect Responsibility EffortBack to Top
What are the consequences for not following the class rules?
Warning: name on board One Check: noon detention Two Checks: after school detention/contact home Three Checks: office/after school detention **Any step may be skipped if needed!Back to Top
Do you allow snacks in 5th grade?
Yes, I allow quick, HEALTHY snacks that are not messy. I allow about ten minutes a day for snack time. Please do not send drinks with your child, they can use the drinking fountain!Back to Top
Do you provide extra help outside of school hours?
Yes, I will help your child outside of school hours if needed. It is best to set up a time with me ahead of time, as I have many meetings throughout the week. I am not able to meet before school as I have morning duty every day.Back to Top