Jersey Shore Elementary

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Public Elementary School

5th Grade Homeroom

Jordan Russell
Teacher
5th grade teacher
Jersey Shore Elementary

Room: 120
Phone: 570-398-7120 ext. 4133
Email: jrussell@jsasd.org

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00am - 7:30am
Tuesday and Thursday: 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Late Assignments:
Assignments are expected to be handed in by the due date. Assignments will be
graded “as is” if not finished by the due date. If you need help completing the work
on time, please reach out to me for help.

Grade Calculations:
94-100 – Superior
86-93 – Above Average
78-85 – Average
70-77 – Below Average
Less than 69 – Failing
Cheating and Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is defined as using other people’s research, writing, or intellectual
property without giving proper credit to the author. Copying and downloading work
is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is unacceptable and is a punishable offense.
This can be found on page 16 of the elementary handbook.

Bullying and Cyberbullying:

Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of
acts directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting. A
student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action
consistent with the Code of Student Conduct, which may include: counseling within
the school; parental conference; loss of school privileges; exclusion from school-
sponsored activities; detention; suspension; transfer to another school building,
classroom, or school bus; expulsion; counseling/therapy outside of school; referral
to law enforcement officials. (Board Policy 249 Bullying/Cyber-bullying)

Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy:

All users are expected to act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner in
accordance with district policy, accepted rules of network etiquette, and federal
and state law. More specific information regarding the rules, regulations, and
consequences of inappropriate use are defined and can be found in the elementary
handbook from page 25 through page 30.

More information on building and district policies can be found in the

elementary student handbook. Click HERE to view it online.

Prepare for Class:

Every day you will need to have the following items to participate in class: your
math notebook, pencil, headphones, and Chromebook or iPad with a webcam.
Course Title: Operations with Fractions

Course Description:
This course is meant to teach you how to complete basic operations with fractions.
By the end of this course, you will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
fractions. In order to do this, you will complete activities, discussions, and quizzes
to gain the skills to master these concepts.

Course Standards:
❖ CC.2.1.5.C.1 - Use the understanding of equivalency to add and subtract
fractions.
❖ CC.2.1.5.C.2 - Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and
division to multiply and divide fractions.

Course Objectives:
❖ Students will be able to use their understanding of equivalency to add and
subtract fractions.
❖ Students will be able to apply and extend previous understandings of
multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.

Assessment: 100 Total Points

❖ Dropbox Assignments – 30 points
➢ Adding Fractions Note Image – 10 points
➢ Cinnamon Roll Project – 20 points
❖ Discussion Posts – 35 points
➢ Classroom Introductions – 10 points
➢ Unit 2 Best Methods – 10 points
➢ Subtraction Splat Contest – 10 points
➢ Kahoot Nickname – 5 points
❖ Quizzes – 35 points
➢ Adding Fractions Quiz
➢ SplashMath Assignment
➢ Kahoot Assignment
Course Outline:
❖ Unit 1 – Getting Started
➢ Classroom Introductions
➢ Tips for Staying Organized
➢ Schedule, Rules, and Procedures
➢ Syllabus
❖ Unit 2 – Adding Fractions
➢ Adding Fractions Lecture
➢ Adding Fractions Assignments
▪ Upload an image of your notes
▪ Participate in the discussion board and respond to a classmate
➢ Adding Fractions Quiz – Open Note
❖ Unit 3 – Subtracting Fractions
➢ Subtracting Fractions Lecture
➢ Subtracting Fractions Assignments
▪ Complete the SplashMath assignment
▪ Complete the online game, Fraction Subtraction Splat
▪ Participate in the contest discussion board
❖ Unit 4 – Multiplying Fractions
➢ Multiplying Fractions Lecture
➢ Multiplying Fractions Assignments
▪ Complete the Cinnamon Roll Project with your group members
❖ Unit 5 – Dividing Fractions
➢ Dividing Fractions Lecture
➢ Dividing Fractions Assignments
▪ Complete the Kahoot assignment
▪ Post your nickname to the Kahoot discussion board