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Welcome to

(5th Grade)
@MrsKellySLH MrsKellySLH

Mrs. Kelly’s Class


skelly@slheights.org
Next Generation Science Standards

Topics Covered
- Earth’s Systems
- Matter & Energy in Ecosystems
- Structure & Properties of Matter
- Space Systems

NJSLA Science Assessment (May-June)


Grading Across All Subjects
Category % Components/Weights
Core 90% Tests: 2x
Quizzes:1.5x
Projects: 2x
CW: 1x
Responsibility 10% Homework:1x
Responsibility: 1x

Exceeds Expectations EE
Meets Expectations ME
Approaching Expectations AE
Below Expectations BE
HONOR ROLL CRITERIA
STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE HONOR ROLL
High Honors
1. “A” average in all academic subjects
2. Must exceed expectations in Electives/Special Areas
Honors
1. “B” average or higher in all academic subjects
2. Must meet or exceed expectations in Electives/Special Areas
Numerical Grades

A = 100-93

B = 92-85

C = 84-76

D = 75-70

F = below 70
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-8 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ACADEMIC AWARDS

GPA

-GPA is based on numerical grades in academic subjects. (Math, Language Arts, Science, Social
Studies, and Spanish I)

-8th grade class rank is based on GPA from 5th-8th grades.

-Weighted grades are used for calculations for honors courses. (Algebra I, Geometry, and
Spanish I)

Academic Awards

GPA of 95-97 earns “Academic Achievement Award”

GPA of 98-100 earns “Academic Excellence Award”

Weighted grades are used for calculations for honors courses.


(Algebra I, Geometry, and Spanish I)
• Operations & Algebraic Thinking

• Numbers & Operations in Base Ten

• Numbers & Operations - Fractions

• Measurement & Data

• Geometry
enVision 2.0
• PARCC & Khan Academy
Differentiated Homework
• Reading

• Writing

• Grammar

• PARCC Preparation & Front


Row

• 5th Grade Readers with 1st Grade


Read Aloud Novel Study Writing
Imagined
Narrative

Create a Character
with a Realistic Plot

Various Informational
Informational/ Writing
Non-Fiction
Articles & Taking a Narrow
Point of View on a
Selections Particular Theme

Opinion
Writing

Making a claim based


off of a global idea
Ziplocs - sandwich or larger
Baby wipes
Clorox wipes
Paper towels
Masking tape
Tissues
Dry Erase Markers

NEVER REQUIRED,
BUT ALWAYS APPRECIATED…
Email: skelly@slheights.org
Website/Homework Calendar
Conferences: Early November
Sign ups are done through Genesis.

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