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Ms. Stanley
Grade 5

Our day is centered around our religious beliefs.  Daily prayer, weekly mass, studying the sacraments and living the Beatitudes are an important part of our fifth grade day.

Student Expectations:

     1.  Know all facts in math
     2.  Be able to explain how to get the answers
     3.  Read and comprehend information
     4.  Responsible for copying down and doing homework, keeping their things organized and cleaning up after themselves

Curriculum:

     Religion - study the sacraments and further our beliefs

     Language Arts 

          Reading - comprehension, specific reading skills, fluency, vocabulary and independent reading

          Writing - fluency, correct use of English, creativity

          English - sentences written correctly, correct use of grammar

          Spelling - correct use of rules in all writing

     Math - mastery of all functions of math with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers and decimals
                 be able to understand and explain all processes

     Social Studies- American regions and history, causes and effects and economics of regions

     Science - Earth Science, Physical Science, and Human Body units
                     Use of reasoning, Scientific Process and deductive reasoning

In addition, there are novels to read, projects to make and class trips to take.  The high point of our year is our "People Project" in January, and our Gr. 5 Open House in February.  The DARE PROGRAM, in the spring, is  always a fun learning time for the students. Sharing time with our "little buddies" in kindergarten brings smiles to all our faces anytime we get together.