English Language Arts (ELA):  The fifth grade uses the Houghton Mifflin reading English and spelling programs.  The program is supplemented by the use of novels, research projects, and thematic presentations.

Mathematics:  The Scott-Foresman Math program is the foundation of the math curriculum: number sense, algebra and functions, geometry, data analysis and probability, and problem solving.

Social Studies:  The focus of fifth grade social studies is American History,.  We use the Houghton-Mifflin state adopted textbooks.  The program is enriched by a trip to Colonial Chesterfield at Riley’s Farms for a colonial experience.

Science:  The Houghton Mifflin Science Discovery Works is supplemented by Wonder Science. The program is enriched by a three day trip to Astrocamp.

Physical Education (PE): Students participate in a structured motor skills program two days per week. Students are required to wear appropriate clothing (tennis shoes, pants or shorts) on their assigned P.E. days.  All physical workouts will begin with age appropriate stretching exercises followed by a series of and gross motor skills development activities in the following areas:  fitness training, neurological efficiency training and sport skills.  Teamwork and sportsmanship is stressed.

Art: Our students will have the opportunity to work with a qualified artist from the Art Masters Program.  They will receive six lessons during the course of the school year.  The lessons will involve learning about various artists and the different techniques used by each one of these artists.  Each lesson begins with a history lesson about the artist and will culminate into an art activity that allows each child to create his or her own masterpiece using different mediums and utilizing the various styles and techniques of the artist they are learning about.