Fifth Grade Philosophy

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. -Albert Einstein

The 5th grade at TVA is taught using creative and hands-on activities. Mrs. Clifton loves to get students engaged in learning and she has a passion for creative activities that provide that “wow factor” for her students. In 5th grade you can expect to experience exciting room transformations – a castle, a glow day, and a book bistro are just some examples of how Mrs. Clifton has transformed her classroom to make learning fun and exciting. 

Tualatin Valley Academy is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that nurtures the individuality of the student within a climate of academic excellence.

Curriculum

Math: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals.

Social Studies: early US History - learning how our country came to be.

Science: Ocean studies, ecosystems, symbiosis, weather and the water cycle.

Bible: we learn how God used ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Students learn how they can use the special talents and gifts God gave them to change the world.

Enrichment opportunities included in the curriculum: 

Technology - keyboarding, Power Point presentations, online research, Google Classroom. Kahoot!, BrainPop, etc.
Physical Education - A professional teacher gives instruction every day. A wide variety of extracurricular sports are offered.
Music - A gifted music teacher leads band for all 5th graders.
Art - Parent volunteers lead out in our ArtSmart program which provides art appreciation and hands-on experiences. Mrs. Clifton also does a variety of art projects throughout the year that emphasize the basic elements of art. 

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