Fifth Grade "F.Y.I."

• How many fifth grade classes are in Windham Center School?
  • There are nine fifth grade classes as of 2007.
• How many students are in each fifth grade class?
  • Class size varies from around 23-25.
• Do you have homework in fifth grade?
  • There are three kinds of homework. One is completing daily work, another is a daily assignment that should not take more then one hour. Each subject has a special night: Monday-Language Arts, Tuesday-Math, Wednesday-Science and Thursday-Social Studies-Reading may be any night. Parents may sign students off if work is not completed after one hour. The third kind of homework is a long term project with a special theme.
• Do you have recess?
  • There is a recess prior to lunch. Because the weather varies, we ask that all students dress appropriately. We try to go out a least a few minutes every day.
• Do you have a lunch room?
  • We have a lunch room called the Cafetorium. This room is also used for presentations
• What specials do you have?
  • Each class participates in art, music, enrichment, world language and library skills once a week. Physical education meets twice per week. The class periods run 45 minutes.
• Do you have a playground?
  • Yes, there is a wood chip section with swings, jungle gym, trolley, and gymnastic equipment. We have a baseball field and a soccer/football field.
• Do you switch classes?
  • Teams of teachers vary in size. There are 2 teams of two, and one which consists of a team of three. Sometimes teams share presentations, art projects, and special activities. Some teams switch for subject areas such as Social Studies , Science and Math.
• Do you have special projects?
  • Some of the special fifth grade projects include
    • Photo essay
    • States on Parade
• Do you have any field trips?
  • Yes, the fifth grade varies their field trips year to year usually with a Science or Social Studies focus.
• Do fifth graders have a chance to take partial special school-wide activities?
  • Yes, we have (DI) which is called Destination Imagination. This is an enrichment program. We also have Student Council, band, chorus, and intramural floor hockey. We have one fund-raiser to benefit the school which is used to help fund field trips and bring special presentations and activities to the school.