Academics
Lower School

Fifth Grade Curriculum

Our Curriculum

List of 4 items.

  • Language Arts

    • Literature-based approach to reading and writing
    • Writing skills include narrative, expository, persuasive, and opinion writing, as well as journaling and quick writes.
    • Scholastic News
    • Zaner Bloser Spelling Connections
    • Daily ELAR Spiral Review
    • Sentence and paragraph construction
    • Proofreading and revision skills
    • Autobiography
    • Accelerated Reader program
     
  • Mathematics

    • Singapore/Tang Math
    • Place value, estimation, problem solving, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers and decimals
    • Algebra, data, and graphing
    • Number theory and fractions, operations with fractions
    • Algebra and geometry
    • Measurement
    • Ratio, percent, and probability
    • Web-based programs for additional practice
  • Science

    • Earth Science - processes that change the earth structure and formation of rocks, natural resources, Earth, moon, and stars
    • Physical Science - forces and motion, matter and its properties, atoms and elements, electric circuits, properties and behaviors of light
    • Generation Genius
    • Science labs
     


  • Social Studies

    • Early US History: Age of Exploration - American Revolution
    • Timelines
    • Geography

Enrichment Curriculum

List of 6 items.

  • Foreign Language Curriculum (Spanish)

    • Voces - Spanish curriculum
    • Book Creator
    • Raz Kids
    • Development of higher-level vocabulary and grammar
    • Continued development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
    • Enrichment activities 
  • Art

    • Continued skills in use of various media
    • Introduce: pastels, ink charcoal, and water color
    • Design principles(elements of art and principles of design)
    • Drawing Principles
  • Music

    • Continuation of music curriculum 
    • Tone chimes 
    • Recorders
    • Performance opportunities include singing in chapel, Christmas pageant, and Grandparents and Special Friends Day
  • Physical Education

    • Cardio-conditioning
    • Lead-up skills and activities for Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Field Hockey, and  Track
    • Pickleball
    • Physical fitness: sit-ups, push-ups, and the mile run
  • Library

    • Literature-based with emphasis on authors and novels (fiction and non-fiction)
    • Book Talks
    • Book Reviews
    • Research skills
    • Helping students discover books that match their interests and reading levels
  • Technology

    • Curriculum Integration
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • Keyboarding
    • STEAM Lab
    • Coding
All Saints Episcopal School is a community of excellence, based on Christian values, preparing students to serve and transform the world.
An All Saints education is rich in opportunities for students to explore a variety of activities and pursue their interests and passions. Whether performing on stage, learning another language, or taking part in one of the school's nine athletic teams, students are able to try new experiences and discover their talents and interests.