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

1. Do I have any homework?
2. What kind of day did I have?
3. What do the color inks mean in my child's agenda?
4. How do I know what the behavior numbers mean?
5. What are the 5th Grade Rules and Procedures?

Do I have any homework?

All students should be writing their assignments per class in 
their agenda each day. All teachers write the assignments for the 
week on their assignment board and have this up all week. Also, 
call lesson line, which is updated nightly.

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What kind of day did I have?

Please check your child's agenda each night.  You will find the 
daily behavior at the bottom of the page.  Any missing work or 
misbehavior is marked by number with the color of teacher/class 
where that infraction occured.

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What do the color inks mean in my child's agenda?

Red or Pink is Mrs. Jeffries-Science/homeroom Reading
Green is Mrs. Hatfield-Math
Black is Mrs. Tuck-Social Studies
Purple is Mrs. Lupton-English

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How do I know what the behavior numbers mean?

You will find a list of the class rules and their numbers on the 
front page of your child's agenda.  Ex. __1 is Failure to follow 
directions the first time given.  The color of the check is 
representative of the teacher and class in which this rule was 
broken.

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What are the 5th Grade Rules and Procedures?

FIFTH GRADE RULES
Revised: August, 2008
#1 Follow directions the first time given.
#2 Speak with an appropriate voice at the appropriate time.
#3 Listen to the speaker.
#4 Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to yourselfuse 
self-control.
#5 Be prepared for class.

MW Missing work  No work-no play!

CONSEQUENCES
Each of the fifth grade teachers will write in a specific color. 
This designates the teacher giving discipline marks.
Teacher Subject Color
Mrs. Hatfield-Math; Green
Mrs. Jeffries-Science; Pink/Red
Mrs. Lupton-English; Purple
Mrs. Tuck-Social Studies; Black
 First violation A check mark in the agenda next to the number of
the broken rule.

 Second violation A second check mark in the agenda next to the
number of rule broken. Student will miss  of recess.

 Three or more A third check mark will be given. The student will
violations miss all of recess.

 Severe clause The teacher reserves the right to send any student 
to the office for disciplinary action if the student has made a 
mistake he/she considers severe. 

Examples include: cheating, foul language, fighting, defacing
school property, rude or threatening behavior, etc.

SNACKS:
Snacks are allowed at specific times.
ONE acceptable nutritious snack will be permitted each day. 
Things like pudding, yogurt, cheese and crackers, and WATER. No 
candy, soft drinks,or sugary drinks etc.

HOMEWORK:
1. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class unless 
otherwise noted. We use the No work-No play policy. If student 
assignments are incomplete, they will not be allowed to go to 
recess.

2. Late work will be reduced 10 points. It will be accepted up to
3 days late. Work can be turned after 3 days with the maximum 
grade being a 70.

3. Each classroom has an assignment board listing the work for the
week. You are given time to record that information in your agenda
on Monday mornings in every class. Students who have not
completed their agendas will receive a mark for not following
directions.

WEEKLY FOLDERS:
1. Weekly folders are our way of sharing your childs progress 
with you.
Work from the previous week will be returned the first day of the
following week, usually Monday. Please watch for this to come 
home.
2. Remember, students are responsible for keeping track of their 
papers and comparing them with their grades.

3. Folders must be returned to school the next day.

AGENDA:
1. Students are not allowed to color, fold, tear or otherwise 
deface the
agendas.
2. If lost/damaged, agendas must be replaced at the students 
expense.
3. Please try to sign the agenda daily. It is a main form of 
communication.

MAKE-UP WORK:
1. If a student is absent please check Teacher Web and agenda for
assignments.
2. The school policy for make-up work is outlined in your agenda.

A REMINDER TO PARENTS
 You are the single most important factor in the success of your 
child in school. Your support is important to us.
 Parents can keep track of missing work and daily behavior by 
checking the students agenda. Please stay informed by checking 
your childs agenda and homework every day.
 Agendas and Teacher Web are tools all 5th grade teachers use to 
enable you to keep track of your child's daily class work and 
important announcements. Please utilize these tools. Teacher Web 
can be accessed by visiting the schools website at 
www.wcschools.com, or by going directly to www.TeacherWeb.com.
 We hope you will encourage your child to use his/her time in 
school wisely. Organization is the key to success in fifth grade. 
Help us by teaching your child how to be organized. Make sure 
students have school supplies replenished throughout the school 
year.

-The 5th Grade Teachers
Mt. Juliet Elementary School
2009-2010

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