Academics

We believe that all of our students can develop self-directed and independent learning skills with guidance and support.  Creating a “positive and safe” learning environment is top priority in 5th grade.  We stress a positive attitude with every student…they need to be willing to try things that are unfamiliar and challenging to them.  Making mistakes is an integral part of learning and we impart that notion in our students, but we also instill the importance of not making the same mistake, again.  In addition to this, we also believe that every student deserves respect from one another.  Taking care of others is just as important as taking care of yourself.  By ensuring that these goals and attitudes are foremost in our classroom, learning can take place and reach great heights.

At Momilani Elementary, the upper grades teach in a unique classroom situation.  Teachers team teach the curriculum, which means that one teacher instructs the entire grade level, at the same time, in an open classroom setup.  There are no partitions to divide the classes.  In 5th grade, one teacher teaches math and social studies, the other one teaches reading/writing and science.  Both teachers give instruction in P.E., health, music, art, and technology.  Students readily adapt to this situation because the configuration is similar in all grade levels, starting with Kindergarten.  5th grade curriculum centers around grade level standards for math, reading, and science, U.S. history for social studies,  and writing in various genres.

Activities that 5th graders may participate in include student council, JPO, math team, intramural basketball, complex-wide track and field, drama performance, Camp Erdman bonding event, and our Starbucks motivational reward system.

5th grade is an exciting and challenging year, and we look forward to becoming a part of our student’s education!