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Curriculum Conference Grade 5 . Welcome, Families! Please sign-in on the sign in sheet and take a seat wherever you would like. I. Introduction and Goals for the upcoming year II. Curriculum Overview :. Common Core Learning Standards English Language Arts: Junior Great Books
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Curriculum ConferenceGrade 5 Welcome, Families! Please sign-in on the sign in sheet and take a seat wherever you would like.
I. Introduction and Goals for the upcoming yearII. Curriculum Overview: • Common Core Learning Standards • English Language Arts: • Junior Great Books • Reading and writing is integrated with the content areas. - Units of Study: Narrative, Persuasive, and Informational Writing C. Social Studies: • Units of Study: American Revolution, U.S. Government, & Westward Expansion D. Current Events assignments: exploring social, political, and historical events E. Math: - Units of Study: Number Theory, Estimation and Computation, Geometry, Division, Fractions, Decimals, Percentsand Algebra. F. Word Study: Prefixes, suffixes, and advanced vocabulary G. New York State Assessments 1. English Language Arts Exam- Tuesday, April 16 - Thursday, April 18 2. Math Exam- Wednesday, April 24 - Friday, April 26
III. School and Classroom Procedures: A. School rules B. TAG Uniform policy 1. School Uniform 2. Gym Uniform C. Small Group Instruction (SGI)- 7:57 am- 8:49 am, twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday D. Homework policies and procedures 1. Homework Planner- Organization and Time Management 2. Homework help- www.homeworkNYC.org 3. Use the password “homework” for access to databases from NOVEL (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library) including the New York Times 4. Daily reading assignment 5. Missing Homework Policy
E. Classroom Community Procedures 1. Community rules and discipline procedures 2. Absence notes, early pick up notes, etc. 3. Student birthdays and celebrations: · Please give a week in advance notice for celebrations · Cupcakes & juice boxes only 4. Scholastic Book Orders 5. Field Trips F. Communicationwith Ms. Syed 1. Email address: mssyed.teach@gmail.com 2. Websitewww.tagscholars.comor www.msmohsinsyed.wikispaces.com 3. School phone number: (212) 860-6003 4. Schedule 5. Homework Planner/Communication folder 6. Parent-Teacher Collaboration (Portfolios) G. Staying Sharp! H. Questions/Comments