Students in 5th grade are departmentalized in the four major academic areas - reading, mathematics, social studies and science. In addition, they receive instruction from their assigned homeroom teacher in grammar and spelling. Specialized teachers meet with students for resource classes. Foreign Language

• Fine arts with specialized teachers
• Classroom computers and wireless computer lab instruction
• Keyboarding instruction in addition to weekly computer instruction
• Physical education instructors
• Sequential organization and study skills
• Curriculum-related field trips
• Emphasis on honor and character development
• Special cultural enrichment programs to compliment curriculum
• Interdisciplinary reading, language arts, social studies and science
• Everyday Mathematics Program
• Teaching assistant to work with the grade level

Fifth Grade Updates