Mission Statement Students come first at the Samuel Adams School. We are committed to the development of an educational environment in which students feel safe, secure, confident and challenged. Members of the Adams Community work together to support students in reaching their full potential. A typical day for fifth graders starts with students writing in their journals. This is followed by reading from texts or novels.
Writing is stressed and students respond to writing prompts throughout the day.
Math class is a time for problem solving and discovery. All the fifth grade, students working in Social Studies teams, assist each other in preparing presentations. Each classroom has at least one computer and students are encouraged to word process their reports. During their enrichment period, students attend science, computer, art or physical education classes for nine weeks on a rotating schedule. This allows extended time to complete learning products.