Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. Will we have MCAS in Grade 5?
2. What is the homework policy?
3. What is the behavior policy?
4. What extracurricular activities can Fifth Graders participate in?
5. When is extra help?
6. How often are book reports assigned?
7. How many report cards will Fifth Graders receive?
8. Can Fifth Graders make Honor Roll?
9. Are there field trips in Grade 5?
10. How do I get in contact with the teacher?
11. Are Fifth Graders expected to write in cursive?
12. What happens if a child misses school due to illness?

Will we have MCAS in Grade 5?

Yes, we have MCAS in the spring.  The areas tested vary from year 
to year, 
but we can usually count on having at least Math and Language 
Arts.

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What is the homework policy?

Homework is given each night.  The assignments are written on the 
board and 
students are required to copy the assignments into their 
agendas.  There may 
or may not be homework given over the weekend.  Students are 
required to 
complete at least 50 mins. of homework four nights each week.  
The purpose 
of homework is to practice the skills being taught during the 
day.  There is 
a direct correlation to completion of homework and good grades.  
Failure to 
complete the required homework will result in after school 
detention.

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What is the behavior policy?

Students are well-aware of the expectations set before them in 
the classroom 
in regards to behavior.  Students and parents are asked to read 
and sign the 
Rights and Responsibilities guidelines sent home at the beginning 
of the 
year.  These guidelines state that all students have the right 
and/or 
responsibility to learn, work safely, use time wisely, and 
respect others 
and their property.

Failure to comply with the classroom rights and responsibilites 
results in:
1.  Two warnings
2.  Detention in classroom
3.  Detention in office and meeting with parent/guardian

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What extracurricular activities can Fifth Graders participate in?

* Cross Country
* Drama
* Student Council
* Ski Club
* Lego Robotics
* Chorus
* Band
* Intramurals

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When is extra help?

Mrs. Simonds stays every Thursday, and  Mr. Burton typically 
stays 
on Wednesday each week, however, his schedule fluctuates due to 
his 
involvement in after school activities.  Notices will be sent 
home with 
students if changes are in effect.

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How often are book reports assigned?

One book report is assigned each term.  Detailed 
information for each report will be handed out and reviewed well 
in advance 
of its due date.

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How many report cards will Fifth Graders receive?

All students in the middle school receive report cards quarterly 
throughout 
the year.  At mid-term, students will take home a progress 
report.  This 
progress report is an effective tool to measure the student's 
success half 
way through the term.

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Can Fifth Graders make Honor Roll?

Absolutely!  Many Fifth Graders make Honor Roll.  The Honor Roll 
is 
determined by the student's grade point average.

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Are there field trips in Grade 5?

Yes, we usually take at least two field trips each year.

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How do I get in contact with the teacher?

Mrs. Simonds can be BEST reached by email at 
lsimonds@uxbridge.k12.ma.us.
Mr. Burton can be BEST reached by email at 
cburton@uxbridge.k12.ma.us.
Both teachers can be reached by phone at 508-278-8640.

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Are Fifth Graders expected to write in cursive?

Yes, all Fifth Graders are expected to write in cursive for all 
assignments being passed in.  Students always use pencil in math.

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What happens if a child misses school due to illness?

When a student is out sick, the teachers make up a packet of 
missed work for 
the child.  When the child returns to school, he or she has the 
same number 
of days out to make up the work.  For example, if the child 
missed two days 
of school, he or she would have two days to make up the work.

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