Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. How is class work graded?
2. When are book reports due?
3. What pattern is in this week's spelling test?
4. How are the final math grades calculated?
5. Is homework graded?
6. What do the red X's mean in the students' assignment books.
7. What are Troilo tickets and what are they used for?

How is class work graded?

Class work is graded with a star, plus, check plus, and check.  A 
star means 
it was done perfectly.  A plus means it is well done with 
some mistakes, 1-3.  a check plus means it was done ok, but there 
were 
several errors.  A check means they did it, but it was incorrect.

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When are book reports due?

Book reports will be due on designated dates on this sight.  
There are 
approximately 2 reports per quarter, however the children may 
read more if 
they wish.  The book report slips are on this sight under Book 
Reports. Just 
download them, complete the form, and hand it in.

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What pattern is in this week's spelling test?

This will be updated periodically.

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How are the final math grades calculated?

In my class, I put more weight on the weekly quizzes since they 
are more 
comprehensive.  Quizzes count as 50% of the math grade, class 
work counts as 
25% of the math grade, and the unit tests count as 25% of the 
math grade.

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Is homework graded?

All homework is checked for completion, however it is only graded 
when it is 
specifically specified in the students'assignment books.

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What do the red X's mean in the students' assignment books.

Our discipline policy in fifth grade is Red and Green Pillar 
Points.  If your child comes home with a red pillar point, please 
ask them to explain to you why they got it.  Then, sign it 
immediately and return it to me. If they get a green pillar point 
it is put in a box to be pulled for prizes.  If your child gets 3 
red pillar points in a week, you will receive a phone call from 
me.

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What are Troilo tickets and what are they used for?

Troilo tickets are reward dollars that I give out when I catch 
them doing 
something good!  They also get tickets for good class work, 
homework, test 
performance, and clean desks.  If they have a good week, I have 
an open 
Troilo Market where they can use their dollars to buy raffle 
tickets for 
small prizes.  I also have 3 mystery envelopes (they don't always 
like what 
they get.) They can buy tickets for a specific raffle, or save 
them until 
the end of the year for a special treat.

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