The following subjects will be taught in the school year 2008 - 2009 :
S.S . - American History
Science - General Science - Life-Earth-Physical
Reading - Previewing and predicting, reading comprehension, generalizations, main idea, context clues, forming inferences, and several other skills.
L.A. - Grammatical skills, writing business and friendly letters, writing a good report.
Math - Addition and subtraction of decimals, fractions, problem solving, geometry, percent, algebraic equations.

- The students’ report card grade will be based on test scores, class participation, assigned projects, and homework performance. - The students will be requested to complete approximately one book report per month.
- In the fall of 2008, the fifth graders will take the S.S. state test.
- Homework will be assigned daily and sometimes on weekends.
- Extra help will be offered in the morning if needed.

- In the spring of 2009 grades 5-8 will participate in Multicultural Day. The students will be required to write a report on an assigned country and present it in class. The classes will work in groups and in turn learn how to interact with their peers as they study and become aware of various cultures around the world.

- When you arrive to class, place notes on my desk, begin any work written on the board. Missing work will be completed for homework.
- Students must have the appropriate supplies - books, pens, and pencils.
- In case of an absence, students are expected to have work completed once the assignment has been given to them.
- Absent notes are to be brought into school when the child returns.
- Tests must be signed and returned the following school day.
- Parents should check the child’s folder daily.
- Students should raise their hand at all times - do not call out when someone is answering a question.
- No name calling or disrespect to anyone.
- Everyone should be treated fairly.

Gym-Tuesday and Wednesday
 Library-Tuesday
 Art and Health-Thursday
 Music and Computer-Friday

       The virtues that symbolize our class are trust, compassion, friendliness, neatness and patience. We resolve our problems by talking our problems over and being calm. As a community of fifth graders, we pay attention to each other and try our best to support our classmates. We will  place high value on our education and our generosity. We will help our classmates when they are in need. We will listen carefully and we will be responsible fifth graders. We will take care of our classroom and do all our work.