Class Work and Homework
All class work assigned should be done to the best of your ability. Any
class work not completed in class must be finished as part of your homework. Daily assignments are always due by class time the next day. Students who use class time wisely should have very little homework from daily assignments.
You will have some form of homework each night, and on weekends. Each quarter, every student begins with a grade of 100%. Each time the homework is not completed and ready to present to the teacher, five points will be deducted from the student's grade for the quarter. Remember that homework is important and MUST be completed each day!
Consistent failure to complete your homework will affect your quarterly grades. You are at an age when you should be learning how to do your homework independently. You should get in the habit of studying and reviewing nightly. This practice will help you tremendously when it is test time. Don’t wait until the last minute to study!!
Homework will be updated on this website each day. Homework assignments will be written on the board each morning. It is your job to write it down every day. Sometimes homework will change and I will not have the opportunity the change it on the website. What is written on the board IS the correct homework, so always copy your assignments into your assignment book and don’t depend on the website as the end all to your homework needs. But DO check the website each day for special and important announcements and reminders.
Absences
When you are absent, I will write down any assignments you missed, collect
your books, and send them to the office. It will be your responsibility to keep up with the work, make up any tests, and turn in any missed work. Any work not completed that is counted for a grade will be given the grade of 0. Zeros bring down grade averages quite quickly. Be sure all your work is completed and turned in so you don’t receive any. Make-up tests must be taken the day you return to school unless there is a prolonged absence due to illness.
Website
This website should be checked each day. It contains important information that you will need plus daily homework will be posted on this site. You can reach the site on the SCR site or type in the address.
www.teacherweb.com/LA/StClementofRome/FifthGrade/
Save this link to your desktop as you will be checking it daily. Also, sign up on the “Newsflash” page to receive important emails.
Grades
You are expected to always do your best. Daily work, homework, quizzes, tests, class participation, and cooperation are all grade-worthy. Grades will be posted once the work is graded. Below are the grading policies for St. Clement of Rome:
Tests/Projects: 35%
Quizzes/Homework: 30%
Exams: 25%
Participation: 10%
Conduct
Students will earn a conduct grade for each subject which reflects behavior exhibited throughout each school day. The conduct will be based on a debit
system for each quarter. Each student begins the quarter with a 100%.
Students who do not follow the rules and policies will be given a
warning first and then will have their conduct grades adjusted to a lower grade
if inappropriate behavior continues. Parents can check the conduct grade
with Online Grades from the school website.
Your Binder
Your binder is extremely important. Since we do not use notebooks, your binder contains everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) you need for class, homework, and tests. At the end of each quarter, I will inform you when to clean out your binder so you can start fresh for the new quarter.
Make sure that you use your binder correctly. Do not shove important loose papers in your books or school bag. Keeping yourself organized will help you achieve better grades.
Fifth grade is a transition year to junior high. The expectations are different than they were in the lower grades. I want you to be prepared for what is to come in your future.
Conferences
If your parents would like to have a conference, they may e-mail me, call the school to leave a message, or send me a note. Together we can make this a fantastic year!
-Mrs. Boineau
504-888-0386 Ext. 202
cboineau@scrschool.org