This document provides an overview of guidelines, policies, and expectations for students in Mrs. Jennifer Mills' 5th grade class. It outlines class guidelines regarding computer use, setting up written assignments, the writing process, math concepts, the scientific method, Accelerated Reader explanations and suggestions for a successful year. The slides cover topics like treating computers with care, asking permission to leave class, how to take spelling tests and do book reports, the five steps of the writing process, how to make line and bar graphs, money and percent values, sources for the curriculum standards and more.

1. Welcome5th Grade Teacher: Mrs. Jennifer Mills Slide 2 – Guidelines & Acceptable Use Policies Slide 3 – How to set up your paper Slide 4 – Writing Slide 5 – Scientific Method Slide 6 – Math Concepts Slide 7 – AR explanations Slide 8 – Suggestions Slide 9 - Acknowledgements 1

2. Class Guidelines: - students are expected to use class computers to record, solve, and communicate information - raise your hand if you have a question - ask me for a private meeting if you have any concerns - always be truthful with me so that I may trust you - be respectful of your classmates - always ask permission to leave the classroom to go to the bathroom or your locker Acceptable Use Policies of the Computers: - treat these computers with care - realize there are blocks and filters in place by the school network - realize these blocks and filters may not always protect you from inappropriate websites - anyone misusing the computer will lose their class use privileges and must complete assignments on your own time - students must document work properly 2

3. Correct way to set up your paper for: spelling tests math homework book reports writing assignments Last name, First Name Class Number Date ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ _____________________ _____________________ 3

5. Think about what others said about it.

6. Rearrange words or sentences.

7. Take out or add parts.

8. Replace overused or unclear words.

10. Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

11. Change words that are not used correctly.

12. Have someone check your work.

14. Create a book of your work.

15. Send a copy to a friend or relative.

16. Put your writing on display.

17. Illustrate, perform, or set your creation to music.

19. Consider who will read or listen to your written work.

20. Brainstorm ideas about the subject.

21. List places where you can research information.

23. Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.

24. Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean.

25. Show it to others and ask for suggestions.4

27. We will use our Science journals in class to record daily information as well as experiments

30. The password for the student will be assigned by the teacher

31. Students must earn 22 points in 5th grade.

33. PowerPoint – To make presentations

34. Excel – To create spreadsheets and graphs

35. Teacher templates – on the class computers to help you get started

36. Take ownership of your work. You are young ladies and young men who need to think more independently, yet be able to work together

37. Think ahead and work ahead when possible

38. Always be prepared with supplies and school work

39. Never be afraid to ask me, your teacher, for help.

40. Know that I am here to motivate and teach you because I feel that you all can and will succeed in your future!!