Mrs. Weisser's Class

Please take a few moments to review the California State Standards covered in fifth grade.

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) – Benchmark Advance is our new adopted curriculum.  Using this program along with other sources, students will improve their reading and writing abilities.  Students will visit the school library at least twice a month to check out books and complete project research.

• MATHEMATICS – “Go Math!” published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is our adopted math curriculum. Various books, workbooks, games, and other resources (including IXL, Engage NY, and Reflex Math) are used to support our Harcourt Mathematics curriculum.   

• SCIENCE – RUSD is currently using STEMscopes and Mystery Science online curriculum. Additionally, students will delve into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with experiences and supplies generously donated by our families and Jackson PTO.

• SOCIAL STUDIES – This year students will learn about the history of the United States from early Native Americans to how the current government system operates. The social studies curriculum is published by Scott Foresman.

• ENRICHMENT –

  • All students will participate in P.E. twice a week with Mrs. Nichols (Mondays and Wednesdays).

  • In addition to weekly music classes with Mrs. Reimer (Tuesdays), the students may participate in a musical play in the classroom.  Students are also encouraged to participate in JAG and Choir.

  • Classes will complete Arts Attack lessons with parent volunteers throughout the year.  

  • 4th and 5th grade students may participate in an optional pull-out band program with Mrs. Olson (Monday afternoons and Friday mornings).

  • Students may attend computer lab sessions with Mrs. Underwood.  

Letter Grades – Please check JupiterGrades on a regular basis to be sure all grades are accurate.

• A = 90%-100%
• B = 80%-89%
• C = 70%-79%
• D = 60%-69%
• F = 0%-59%

** To earn Honor Roll, students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher (at least 3 As and 2 Bs).  To earn Principal’s Honor Roll, students must have a 4.0 (all As).

Late Work - ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN COMPLETE AND ON TIME.  At the start of the year, assignments that are turned in within one week of the due date will lose 25% of the grade. Students who are assertive and communicate with the teacher could possibly earn up to 50% credit for assignments turned in beyond one week of the due date.

*Students must be prepared when they arrive at school.  Any assignments/projects brought to school after the start of the day are considered late.

Absences - For assignments given while a student is absent, he/she has one day for each day absence to complete and turn in the work.  Weekly assignments and projects that have been outlined ahead of time are due on the original due date.  

Report Cards - Report Cards based on the California State Standards will be shared with you by your children at first trimester conferences.  Second & third trimester report cards will be available on Aeries.