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Discover the daily schedule, curriculum resources, parent-teacher communication methods, grading policy, conduct guidelines, and important information for 5th graders at Gary L. Herod Elementary. Stay informed about state tests, birthdays, parent volunteers, and contact details for teachers.
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Gary L. Herod Elementary 5th Grade
5th Grade Teachers • Ms. Jones- 5th Grade Team Lead, 5th Grade Math & Science • Ms. Dwyer- 5th grade ELA and Social Studies • Ms. Bray- 5th Grade Math and Science • Ms. Baltazar- 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies • Ms. Diaz- Dual Language Team Lead, 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies • Mr. Ramos- 5th Grade Math and Science- Dual Language
General Schedule of a 5th Grader • 7:25 1st Bell Rings • 7:30 Tardy Bell Rings/ Classes Begin • 8:30-9:15 Specials • 12:22-12:52 Lunch • 12:52-1:24 Recess • 2:50 Dismissal
Curriculum Resources Math & Science Textbooks are available online. Math- Go Math, Science- Science Fusion Social Studies- Social Studies Weekly newspaper format HISD Digital Resources
General 5th Grade Parent-Teacher Communication – Weekly CLASSTAG
Student Agendas The day’s topic or activities should be written in your child’s agenda. Due dates for tests, quizzes, field trip forms etc. should also be written in your child’s agenda. Students are expected to bring their agenda to class everyday and home everyday. If students lose/misplace their agenda, they will be given a spiral notebook as a replacement or they may purchase a new agenda from the PTO room.
Teacher-Parent Communication: Grades & Conduct Graded work will be sent home weekly in an Orange Plastic Folder called the “Tuesday folder.” All work should be signed by a parent and returned within 3 days. Students will have Red Conduct Folders with behavior logs. Conduct folders go home daily and should be signed weekly.
How are conduct grades calculated? Formula per 9 weeks: 100 minus # of Needs Improvement Comments = Conduct grade on report card. 95-100 = E, 85-94 = S, 75-84 = P, 74 and below = U Example: If a student had 16 comments in the nine week period, 100-16=84 so P would be on the report card . Core Value(s) : 1) Be Safe 2) Be Respectful 3) Be Responsible 4) Committed to Learning Conduct Grades 5th Grade teachers follow the school-wide policy for calculating conduct grades. The red conduct folder is an important tool to help you know the status of your child’s conduct grade before report card time.
Mondays & Wednesdays Conferences may be scheduled between 8:30 or 8:45
Make-Up Work Students have 1 extra day to complete work for each day missed.
Online Grade Book Classwork, Projects and Quizzes- multiplier of 1 Tests – multiplier of 2
Re-Tests If students make a 75 or below on an assignment, they may submit corrections or be given a retake for a new grade. It is the teacher’s discretion whether the re-take will be corrections or a new assignment.
Late Work Late work will be deducted 10% of the total points earned.
5th Grade State Tests • April • Math STAAR • Reading STAAR • May • Science STAAR
Birthdays Parents may send cupcakes, donuts and individual drinks for birthdays. The class will sing happy-birthday to the birthday child. Birthdays will be celebrated after lunch. Parents may email the teacher ahead of time but it is not necessary. In order to adhere to instructional time limitations, parents are not allowed to participate in classroom birthday celebrations.
Parent Volunteers Parents must be registered with VIPS to volunteer in the school. This process usually takes 2 weeks.
How to Contact Your Child’s Teacher: • Ms. Jones: njones8@houstonisd.org • Ms. Dwyer gabriella.dwyer@houstonisd.org • Ms. Diaz adiaz4@houstonisd.org • Mr. Ramos jramos16@houstonisd.org • Ms. Baltazar bbaltaza@houstonisd.org • Ms. Bray ellisa.bray@houstonisd.org
A Message from the 5th grade team: We truly enjoy working with 5th graders and helping them transition smoothly from elementary to middle school. We thank you for your support. Feel free to email us if you have further questions or concerns. Sincerely, The 5th Grade Team