Some units covered are study habits, nutrition, drugs and alcohol, and our growing bodies. The class is primarily discussion with some worksheets that students are encouraged to share with their parents. By the fifth grade, students have the opportunity to take lessons on various instruments and to participate in an elementary band. This is considered an extra-curricular activity and school work has priority. We seek parent support in this effort.
Fifth graders take part in a variety of field trips that coordinate with our curriculum.
At the end of the year, a joint trip with fifth graders from Marion T. Morse school occurs as a team building activity to begin the process of transition to the middle school.