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Academic Expectations:

Math: Math instruction will be a collaborative effort between 5th and 6th grades based on student skill levels. Classroom instruction time is spent with students analyzing and discussing sample problems. Building number sense through estimation and mental math activities will strengthen computation and problem solving. Home practice at all levels is essential for providing students the confidence to deepen their understanding of mathematics.

Reading: Reading at school and at home is very important. Reading instruction at school will be comprised of the following: Basal Reading Series with whole group and small group skill specific instruction, Novel Units, and Accelerated Reader. Please join me in encouraging your child to read at home 20-30 minutes per evening.

Science: Students will learn about earth, life and physical science through hands-on, inquiry based science kits. Students will study Rocks and Minerals, MicroWorlds and, Motion and Design.

Social Studies: This year students will learn all about United States history. They will explore Early Explorers, English Colonies, American Revolution, The Constitution, Civil War, Industrial Revolution, Westward Expansion, and the United States in the 20th Century.

Learning Logs: Every night your child will come home with a learning log that contains the assignments from their day. Please review their daily entry and sign at the bottom of each day. All homework will be highlighted. Students who have entered their assignments each day and return the following day with a parent signature will be given a sticker. Completion and return of the learning log is required and will be a part of their participation grade.

Fifth Grade Curriculum: Please click on the link to view the Boise School District Second Grade Curriculum.

Grading Policy:

  • Assignments that are not completed at school are considered homework.
  • Assignments are due at the beginning of the following day.
  • Assignments that are not completed when they are due the next day and are worth only 60%. 
  • Assignments that receive a low grade (below 70%) may be corrected and turned in again for a 70%.  These should be turned in within 48 hours of the return date.
  • Assignments missed because of absences are due the day after they return.  Additional time for longer absences.