Grade 5

English
Focus on thematic content and character development in literature
Focus on reading fluency
Development of critical-thinking skills
Focus on creative writing through imitation and innovation
Grammar/Usage – parts of speech, subject/verb agreement, modifiers
Writing mechanics — spelling, capitalization and punctuation
Emphasis on note-taking from visual and auditory sources
Expansion of vocabulary
Introduction to five-paragraph essay

Math
Review of computation with whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Enrichment of computation skills involving decimals, fractions and integers
Emphasis on number sense, place value, rounding and estimating
Focus on number theory (factors, prime vs. composite, prime factorization, divisibility, multiples, exponents, GCF, LCM)
Exploration of plane geometry
Introduction to ratio, proportion and percent
Introduction to probability and statistics
Development of ability to use protractor, compass, ruler and calculator
Measurement including metric and customary conversion and including area and perimeter

Social Studies / History
Study of ancient cultures
Regular discussion/activities about current events
Development of map and atlas skills
Instruction in reading non-fiction texts
Introduction to basic research skills (note-taking, outlining, internet research, etc.)
Production of brief research paper
Focus on organizational skills
Focus on study skills
Focus on test preparation and test-taking skills

Science
Review and development of skills learned in Lower School
Use of scientific method
Emphasis on analysis of results and formation of conclusions
Emphasis on lab safety
Use of metric measurement
Construction and interpretation of graphs and charts
Introduction to use of computer for research

Foreign Language
Required study of Latin
Exploration of Greco-Roman mythology
Emphasis on the great epics, like the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Labors of Hercules, etc.
Introduction to grammatical forms: subject, direct object, predicate adjectives, predicate nominatives, and some prepositional phrases
Introduction of verb forms (first-person singular, second-person singular, third-person singular and plural)

Art
Emphasis on Modern Art history (Impressionism through Pop Art)
Study of famous artists within each movement
Incorporation of those artists' materials, styles and methods into projects
Projects based on history curriculum

Music
Development and application of previously learned skills
Practice in reading and notating rhythms
Continued drumming experience
Introduction to additional instruments (keyboards and guitars)
Discussion of cultural contexts of performance music
Introduction to various composers and styles
Optional chorus, musical theatre, Orff ensemble by audition
Optional participation in concerts

Technology
Review and development of skills learned in Lower School
Development of more advanced proficiencies in Google Docs, Slides and Sheets
Use of search engines for specialized data searches
Develop more computer science skills with coding and various robots
Physical Education
Development of sports skills
Introduction to interscholastic sports
Focus on skill and strategy development
Emphasis on sportsmanship
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Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
Gulf Stream Campus

3600 Gulf Stream Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225   Fax: 561.276.7115

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2515 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561.278.7735