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FIFTH GRADE OVERVIEW
School Day
Full Day 8:20 – 3:00
Morning Recess 15 minutes
Lunch/Recess 30 minutes + 15 minutes
(Lunch/Snacks brought from home)
Spiritual Life
Bible: Bible Survey-Old Testament one year; New Testament the following year. Weekly Bible memory verses given as oral grade.
Chapel: Weekly worship with an emphasis on student participation through weekly specials.
Academic Life
Reading/Language Arts: Emphasis is on comprehension, vocabulary, and oral expression. Students work on the eight parts of speech, diagramming, mechanics, and the research paper. Spelling and word building skills are reinforced.
Mathematics: Emphasis is on fractions, decimals, and geometry and providing a foundation for Junior High math and pre-algebra.
Social Studies: Emphasis is on Old World history and geography one year and on New World history and geography with a comprehensive look at American history the following year.
Science: Emphasis is on building a foundation of scientific facts about God’s creation in preparation for higher level and more specialized science classes.
Physical Education: Emphasis is on developing skills while encouraging cooperation and good sportsmanship.
Computers: Emphasis is on beginning key-boarding, writing, and math skills.
Music: Participation in Spring and Christmas concerts.
Library: Emphasis is on selection and reading good books and library skills for locating and checking out reading materials.
Art: Emphasis is on drawing and developing creative skills.
Grade Activities
Field Trips Math Olympics
Christmas Concert Spelling Bee
Spring Concert History/Science Fairs
Mission Projects Soccer/Track
BOOK IT Geography Bee
Textbook/Materials
Bible………… ACSI Curriculum
Mathematics… A-Beka Book
Social Studies*. A-Beka Book
Science*/Health A-Beka Book
Language……. A-Beka Book
Reading……… A Beka Book
Spelling……… ACSI
*NOTE: Textbooks in History and Science alternate annually.
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