5th Grade Overview

Fifth Grade Curriculum: 

Fifth grade is a big leap academically from the fourth grade. Math and Language Arts are challenging and students will be taking the STAR test for Science in addition to the CAASP in Language Arts and Math in the spring. The fifth grade team has very high expectations for our students which include coming to school by 7:55am, completing all homework and classroom assignments on time, and demonstrating respect for self and others at all times. The fifth grade teachers work very closely to ensure that we are all on the same page and that our students are receiving the best instruction possible. We use the following curricula for each subject area to guide us in our teaching, however always adjusting to meet the needs of our students and the rigorous Common Core Standards:

Language Arts: Reader's Workshop and Writer's Workshop

Math: Everyday Math

Science: Foss Science

Social Studies: Harcourt

Grade Level Online Resources:

Educational Online Links

Parental Involvement:

Parents and guardians are welcome to visit 5th grade classrooms. Please remember to check in at the office first and get a visitor pass. Join our PTA and/or become a room parent.  Become a PTA Member

Some ways to help include: 

• Join in or watch a lesson
• Attend a field trip
• Help the teacher with photo copies and other class organization tasks

 District Sight Words (Grades 3-5):

SMFC High Frequency Words List

Field Trips 2016

1. Marine Science Institute

2. San Francisco Symphony

3. San Jose Technology Museum 

4.Re-Think Waste Recology Center in Redwood City 

5. Fremont Aquatic Adventure 

School Calendar Link

 Behavior Expectations:

We hold students accountable for upholding the values of our school's Three Pillars of Behavior.