This document provides information for parents about a 5th grade back-to-school night. It discusses grading policies, homework expectations, positive behavior incentives, student responsibilities, school uniforms, ways parents can help, and contact information for the teacher, Mrs. Ahn. Topics that will be covered include grading, homework, study tips, behavior management, and an opportunity for parents to ask questions.

1. Welcome to 5 th
Grade’s
Back-to-School Night!!!
Mrs. Ahn
Please sign-in

2. Topics of Discussion this
evening
• Grading Policy
• Homework
• Study Tips
• PBIS
• Student Responsibilities
• School Uniform
• How Can You Help?
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Q&A

3. Grading Policy
• Students are graded on the following percentage
scale:
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59% and below E
• Final grades for Reading/ Language Arts are
calculated by the following weights:
 Tests/Quizzes 50%
 Classwork/Participation 35%
 Homework 15%

4. Grading Policy- Continued…
• Science grades are calculated using the
following weights:
Tests/Quizzes 50%
Classwork/Participation 35%
Homework 15%
• Final grades for Math are calculated by the
following weights:
Tests/Quizzes 50%
Classwork/Participation 35%
Homework 15%

5. Grading Policy- Continued…
• Social Studies grades are calculated using the
following weights:
 Assessments 50%
 Classwork 35%
 Homework 15%
• Health grades are calculated using the
following weights:
 Assessments 30%
 Classwork 50%
 Homework 20%

6. Grading Policy- Continued
• Assignments that are one day late
(without an excuse) will be marked 60%.
• No assignments will be accepted more
than one day late, unless teacher is
notified in advance with situation.
• If a student is absent for an excused
reason, they will have three days for
every day missed to make up missing
work with no penalty.
• If there are any questions about
assignments or due dates, please
contact your child’s teacher in advance.

7. Homework
• Will be assigned daily to review the material
covered in class.
• Long term projects will be assigned well in
advance.
• Reinforce the importance of writing down
assignments in their agenda book and tracking
due dates.
• Emphasize the importance of not
procrastinating.
• Agenda Books will be signed daily to check
that homework was written down
• Study at home every night!

8. Homework- Continued
• Students are expected to read every night
including weekends for 20-30 minutes. They
should log their minutes and record summaries
using their reading log when assigned.
• Homework may be assigned over the
weekends.
• Organization is key to prevent misplacement of
homework.
• Procedures are in place to turn in assignments

9. Study Tips!
Have a quiet place at home
Review notes from the day.

10. Behavior Expectations at
Glenn Dale
• Glenn Dale continues to implement a
positive behavior system.
• It is based upon the idea of consistency
among every class throughout the
building.

11. A closer look at our…
PBIS Plan for Glenn Dale
Elementary
Positive Behavior Incentive
Program

12. Gators Go For Green
• We will use the student code of conduct to
guide our behavior and the level of
consequence received.

13. The Four Expectations
• The four gator expectations that are the
foundation to the PBIS plan are:
• I am RESPECTFUL.
• I am SAFE.
• I am RESPONSIBLE.
• I am PREPARED.

14. Colors
• GREEN - Every day is a new day, and every
student starts on green.
• YELLOW – Student will go to the time-out desk in
the back of the room for 10 minutes and fill out a
problem solving log. After the 10 minutes are
completed, the student must submit the completed
problem solving log.
• ORANGE – Student will be asked to leave the
class and go to another classroom for 20 minutes
and fill out a letter to their parents or guardians
explaining their behavior. A phone call will be
made.
• RED – Student will be referred to the office with
official documents.

15. Consequences
• First offense – Warning
• Second offense – Move to yellow. In-class 10
minute time-out. Student must fill out and submit a
problem solving log.
• Third offense or serious offense – Move to
orange. 20 minute time-out in another classroom.
Student must fill out a letter to their
parents/guardians and submit it to the teacher. A
call will be made to the student’s parent or
guardian.
• Fourth offense or extreme offense – Referral to
office.

16. Student Responsibilities
• Organization
• Time management (home & school)
• Study daily at home
• Ask questions
• Accept consequences with a mature attitude
• Be positive role models for Glenn Dale’s
elementary students
• Follow all PBIS expectations
• Dress appropriately following the uniform policy

17. School Uniforms
• We don’t want clothing or accessories to distract
learning in the classroom
• Students will be required to wear uniforms.
 Pant: navy blue, khaki (tan)
 Shirt: white, burgundy
 Jacket: navy blue or burgundy
 Shoes: solid dark black, brown
 Socks: dark solids
 Belt: dark brown or black
 Jewelry: gold or silver loops size of a quarter

18. College Tours
• Grades 3-5 are planning on
college tours for experience and
exposure

19. How Can You Help?
• Set up daily routines
• Interact daily with your child about his/her day in
school.
• Check agenda book & homework daily.
• Volunteer to chaperone field trips and in house
activities (you must be finger-printed and have
security clearance through PGCPS system)
• JOIN PTA!!!!
• Sign-Up for Parent Conferences
• Sign-In with contact information and email address

20. Contact Info
• Jennifer Ahn
• Jennifer.Gill@pgcps.org
• (301) 805-275
• http://5thgradescholars.wikispaces.c

21. Questions?