2015-2016 Fifth Grade Elective Selection

Cypress Grove Intermediate School

Cypress Grove Intermediate

Home of the CATS!

We are a 5th & 6th grade campus.

Administration Staff

Principal - Mrs. Deegear

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Smith

Counselor - Mrs. Schultea

Head Custodian – Ms. Janice McGruder

Office Staff

Nurse Chesson, Mrs. Partee

Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Vierus, Mrs. Guerra

Mrs. Decoste and Mrs. Clouston

The Ocelot Teachers

Science – Mrs. Mullen

Social Studies – Mrs. Grimes

Math – Mrs. Schwanke

ELA – Mr. Torbet

The Panther Teachers

ELA – Mrs. Davison

Social Studies – Mrs. Green

Science – Mrs. Snow

Math – Mrs. Etzler

The Jaguar Teachers

ELA – Mrs. Wright

Math – Mrs. Beasley

Science – Mrs. Shannon

Social Studies – Ms. Wynn

Physical Education Teachers

Coach Howell

Coach Childers

Coach Rolett

Coach Murski

Everyday Life at the Grove!

All students are assigned a locker and a lock. Students are taught how to open a lock before they are given their locker.

Students have six different teachers.

All students are assigned to a team.

All students are given time during the day to do homework,

get help from one of their teachers, make up missing work.

Interesting Facts about Fifth Grade

Every student will take the following classes during their fifth grade year.

1. English/Language Arts

2. Math

3. Science

4. Social Studies

5. PE

6. Advisory

7. Elective

Fifth Grade Classes

An elective is a class that you choose to take. In Fifth Grade there are two elective classes from which to choose.

Beginning Orchestra

Music/Art/Theater Rotation

What is an elective?

Beginning Orchestra

In Beginning Orchestra, students will learn to:

• play an instrument such as the violin, viola, cello or bass.

• Read music and rhythms.• Perform in at least two concerts.

This course requires that parents must rent or buy an instrument for the entire year.

Music

In Fifth Grade Music, students will learn how to: Read Music Learn Rhythms Play Instruments Study Composers Show your musical talents Sing

ArtIn Fifth Grade Art, students will learn about:

• Drawing• Painting• Ceramics• Paper Mache’• Creating in two and three dimensions• Artists

Theatre Arts

In Fifth Grade Theatre Arts, students will learn about:

• Dramatic Presentation• Use of Voice and Body Control• Oral Interpretation• Skits• Pantomime

Music/Art/Theatre Arts Rotation

If students choose the Music/Art/Theatre Rotation for their elective, they will attend each of the three subjects for twelve weeks total.

Two six weeks will be in Music; two six weeks will be in Art; two six weeks will be in Theatre.

During your computer class, every fourth grader will have the opportunity to choose which class to take next year.

Students will log in to the computer.

Follow the teacher’s instructions on how to get to the form.

Type in your first and last name.

Select which class you want to take.

Click which school you attend this year.

Log out of the computer.

Make sure you discuss this decision with your parents BEFORE

you make your choice on the computer.

How do we choose our elective?

Elective Form

So what do we do before we make our choice???

1. Go home tonight and share this information with your parents.

2. Look over the course descriptions and decide which elective is right for you.

3. Make sure you and your parents agree with your choice.

4. Come to “Welcome to the Grove” on March 10th and tour the school; talk to the teachers, and while you are there eat dinner and shop at the book fair!

5. If you change your mind about your choice, have your parents email the Cypress Grove Counselor, Mrs. Schultea, and let her know.

6. Get really excited about coming to Cypress Grove because our teachers and staff are really excited about having you with us!