Students will demonstrate the fundamental standards across all subjects relevant to fifth grade. Exiting class, students will exude confidence in their capacity to tackle math, language arts, science, social studies, and social skills tasks suited to their age and grade level.

As a certified educator, Miss Sarah holds qualifications to teach general education, special education, music education, and Spanish across grades pre-K through 12. Since graduating in 2016, she has continuously pursued professional development opportunities, attending conferences and delivering presentations. Miss Sarah's educational journey includes in-depth studies of world views, music, and politics, enabling her to understand diverse cultures, their values, and their histories.

In her role as a special education teacher, Miss Sarah is adept at tailoring assignments to accommodate varying student abilities. Furthermore, she holds certifications in curriculum development and design for both general and special education settings. In traditional classroom settings, Miss Sarah has taught captivating lessons on the history of ancient European and African cultures, traditions, and music. Additionally, she has led engaging unit studies on topics such as slavery, abolitionism, the Civil War, and the Underground Railroad.

Homework Offered
Each week, students will receive one homework assignment for each subject, with a maximum time commitment of 30 minutes per subject. Additionally, students will engage in diverse projects both in-class and outside of class. A calendar outlining due dates for book club readings and major projects will be provided for easy reference.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will undergo assessment via mini projects, experiments, and weekly homework tasks. Furthermore, they will engage in assessments through interactive games such as Nearpods, Kahoots, Spelling Bees, and reading circles.
Grades Offered
At the conclusion of each marking period, students and parents will receive a detailed report card containing one grade per subject along with a final average, accompanied by personalized comments. Intermittent progress reports will be available upon request.

In this class, every student is valued and supported. With a diversified approach, Sarah ensures that each student receives the time and resources they need to succeed. From adjusted assignments to flexible deadlines guided by students.

Students joining this class must have successfully completed fourth grade or an equivalent curriculum to ensure readiness for the material covered.

Math worksheets, assessments and homework will be created and generated my Miss Sarah. 
Social studies curriculum will Beast Academy be used as a curriculum guide. Students will also utilized short stories and articles, depending on the unit. Sources will include National Geographic, Smithsonian's History Explorer, Newsela and National Archives.
Social studies sources: 
United Nations education Scientific and Cultural Organization: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/64
https://pixaby.com/photos/milky-way-galaxy-night-sky-stars-984050/
https://pixaby.com/vectors/man-nicolas-copernicus-astronomy-5660767/
https://pixaby.com/vectors/issac-newton-portain-vintage-393704/
https://pixaby.com/vectors/man-galileo-galilei-astronomer-5660768/
https://pixaby.com/photos/davinci-leonardo-rome-italy-europe-4670066/
Vector - Ancient or geocentric and modern or heliocentric solar system models vector infographic, education diagram by siberianart @ 123RF.com
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"Thirteen Colonies." Wikimedia Commons, 5 Dec. 2017, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:Thirteencolonies_politics.jp.
"New York Harbor." PICRYL, picryl.com/media/new-york-a-city-in-n-america-inhabited-by-english-and-dutch-subject-to-the-5a1a70.
"Wiliam Penn." Wikimedia Commons, 30 Oct. 2013, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:William_Penn,_Peace_Movement,_Pennsylvania_(presentation_window_--_Frederick.
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Science curriculum and resources will also be designed by Miss Sarah. Science will be hands on, include experiments and demonstrations, and interactive exploration.
Language arts resources and books can be found under the class listing materials. Discussions will be student driven and will also include literacy circle questions.