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School Rules

I will show respect for others, their possessions and school property.

I will keep my hands, feet, and other objects to myself.

I will use acceptable language.

I will follow directions the first time they are given.

I will not prevent the teacher from teaching and other students from learning.

Recognition of Positive Behavior:

I believe in positively recognizing students who consistently follow these rules in many ways.  They are recognized as follows:

• Chosen as student of the month
• Chosen as famous fifth grader
• Class raffles
• Class marble jar treats 

Homework Policy

• Nightly, in fifth grade, students will have homework.  In order to keep homework completion time under an hour (45minutes), it is important for students to break longer assignments down into parts.  Homework includes:
• Reading (100 minutes per week)
• Spelling
• Math:  skill sheets as well as activity based work from the math series
• Writer's notebook:  this is a nightly writing exercise where students exercise choice in what they write to refine their written communication skills
• Social Studies and Science:  can include unfinished class work, reading as well as long term reports or projects
• There are three Reading Masterpiece Theatre Projects throughout the year
• Work not completed in class or revisions will also become homework

Rewards:

Homework is a reinforcement of skills. Good homework habits will aid your child's success in future grades.  I believe in promoting positive at home work skills.  Students receive homework passes for consistent homework completion as well as random weekly treats.

Consequences:

Each trimester I allow the students to miss one assignment without consequence.  Subsequent assignments result in missed recess.  If two assignments are missed in a trimester I contact the parent by sending home a form letter.  If a student misses four homework assignments in a trimester it results in a detention.