Fifth
Grade Curriculum
Dear Parents and Students:
The Cotati-Rohnert Park
U.S.D.’s curriculum is aligned to the State Standards.
The purpose of this grade
level brochure is to acquaint you with the standards that your child
will study during this school year. Student progress toward meeting
these standards is monitored and measured by a series of classroom,
school, district, and state tests, as well as other measurements.
Progress is reported to parents through report cards, testing results,
and a variety of teacher contacts.
Working together with parents,
the Cotati-Rohnert Park U.S.D. staff is committed to promoting excellence
in all areas of study leading to academic success for all students.
| Each child grows and
develops individually. Children in the same grade are found
to differ widely from others in their group. There are, however,
general characteristics and needs which apply to many children
within a certain age group. |
The fifth grade child:
- grows slowly and steadily
in height and weight
- assumes responsibility
for personal needs in dressing and grooming
- shows better command
of time
- concentrates for longer
periods of time
- may become interested
in organized games and team play
- has a well developed
sense of humor
- expresses a desire for
a pet
- develops an interest
in collecting
- demonstrates an emerging
interest in the opposite sex
- may want to earn money
for special wants and needs
- tends to separate work
from play
- demonstrates a greater
satisfaction in the ability to achieve
- shows increased strength
and resistance to fatigue
The fifth grade child
needs:
- about 10 1/2 hours of
sleep
- opportunities for strenuous
physical activity
- to be included in some
aspects of planning as a family
- guidance in spending
money wisely
- a sense of belonging
- recognition and approval
for his/her efforts
- sympathy and security
of home and school
- opportunities to make
sense of his/her own decisions
- good nutrition habits
Adapted from: Caring for
Your School-Age Child: Ages 5-12, American Academy of Pediatrics.
PARENTS CAN HELP BY:
- attending parent conferences,
Back to School Night, Open House, and other school activities
- encouraging your child
to read daily
- establishing a regular
routine for completion of homework
- providing a quiet time
and place for study
- offering encouragement
and help in completing assignments as needed
- taking your child to
the library regularly
- listening and talking
to your child
- sharing in and helping
your child pursue interests
- setting an example by
reading and writing
- providing opportunities
to earn, save, and spend money wisely
- monitoring and limiting
your child’s television viewing
- notifying school when
a problem is observed or persists
- giving praise for good
work and behavior
- maintaining a positive
attitude about your child’s school and teachers
- notifying school whenever
your child will be absent
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