School Day: 8:25 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Language Arts:
In Language Arts, fifth grade focuses on reading nonfiction text and literature, practicing comprehension strategies, investigating vocabulary in context, responding to literature, and collaborating in book groups. For reading, fifth grade uses Units of Study and CommonLit reading programs. For writing, fifth grade uses the Units of Study writing program to explore the writing process and to develop writing skills. For vocabulary, fifth grade uses Sadlier Connect Vocabulary Workshop. 

Mathematics:
The fifth grade mathematics curriculum is driven by The Math Learning Center’s Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner. It includes study of the following topics: Expressions, Equations, and Volume; Adding and subtracting; Place value and decimals; Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers & Decimals; Multiplying & Dividing Fractions; Graphing, Geometry & Volume; Division & Decimals; Solar Design

Social Studies:
The fifth grade Social Studies curriculum is based on the inquiry and disciplinary standards and focuses on US History.  This includes the study of the following topics: The Thirteen Colonies, American Revolution, US Constitution, Westward Expansion, and the Causes of the Civil War.

Science:
In Science, the students use the NGSS standards with units on Chemistry, Space, Water, and Biology. Using student-led science experiments, projects, teamwork, collaboration, and assessments, students get hands-on opportunities to engage in scientific principles and learn how to communicate their findings. Fifth grade uses Mystery Science resources and interdisciplinary projects to support instruction

Student Services:
The fifth grade Student Services Team consists of the school psychologist, a speech and language pathologist, gifted/enrichment teachers, an ELL teacher, and a special education teacher. This team works together to meet the needs of students with IEPs and 504 plans; in addition, they provide other educational support to all student