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Grade 5 Curriculum

Fifth grade students are the leaders of the lower school at Belmont Day. Students at this age put tremendous physical, emotional, and cognitive energy into all that they do—whether it is writing in-depth reports about activists or mentoring second grade buddies. This is a time for discovering and exploring interests and passions and developing a growing independence and sense of self. The fifth grade program helps students meet increasing academic demands by teaching students skills to organize information, set priorities, and develop strategies for reaching their academic goals—preparing them well for middle school.

Program Highlights

  • Fifth grade play
  • Second grade buddies
  • Migration study to and through the U.S.
  • Design and print a 3D assistive device
  • Make a BrainPOP movie about muscles
  • Winter coat drive leadership
  • Field Lab: Freedom Trail

Specialist Time

  • World language twice a week for 50 minutes
  • Arts four times a week for 45 minutes: music, visual art, theater arts, and woodworking
  • Tech class 90 minutes a week for one trimester
  • DEI Seminar 45 minutes a week for one trimester
  • Physical education four times a week for 50 minutes
  • Health and wellness 45 minutes a week for one trimester

Grade 5 Subjects

  • English
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • World Language
  • Visual Arts
  • Music
  • Theater Arts
  • Woodworking
  • Physical Education
  • Growth, Development, and Belonging
  • Skills and Strategies
  • Information Literacy and Technology

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