Fifth Grade

Objectives and Goals

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Northshore integrates faith and learning as we educate and equip the whole child: Forming students in their spiritual, academic, personal, and physical growth.

Bible

Our course considers the faithful choices made by the prophets and apostles. Contemporary Christian examples of faithful people, along with many traditional hymns will prove that God still supports the faith of His people. These concepts are built through reading and memorization of the Word of God, chapel participation, classroom discussions, prayer and other activities. Our objective is that students will come to know and love the great God of faith who is ever faithful, accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and apply the principles of Christian living in their everyday lives.

Bible Memorization

A Bible verse for memorization is assigned each week, except during speech meet memorization weeks.

Chapel

Emphasis is on Christian commitment, lifestyle issues, and practical applications of Biblical truth to daily living through guest speakers who share God’s word through drama, speech and other media.

Fifth Grade Teachers

At Northshore Christian Academy in the 5th Grade Department, our students are blessed with incredible educators who are ACSI-accredited and/or have Washington State Teaching Certificates. Our teachers feel called to be exemplary educators and come from diverse and prominent teaching backgrounds that equip them with the tools necessary to meet the needs of each of our students.

As a Christian school, located in Everett, WA, we have the pleasure of partnering with families, local schools, and businesses to give our students a well-rounded education. Our program focuses not only on the exemplary academics and the spiritual development of each student, but also on their social and emotional development. Our program diligently works to support each of our students in their scholarly and personal endeavors as it helps shape and mold them into thriving members of our community.

Through collaborative teamwork, facilitated by our Professional Learning Communities (PLC), our teachers are able to create an environment of dynamically different teaching styles and a strategically consistent curriculum. This allows our teachers to successfully impact our students by supporting all different learning styles. Northshore’s teamwork approach in evaluating data, such as our standardized testing, helps our program continue to be at the forefront of producing students ready to lead the world.

ACADEMIC LIFE

Reading/Writing

In 5th grade, students using Amplify CKLA engage with complex, knowledge-rich texts that deepen their understanding of history, science, and literature. They strengthen critical reading and analytical skills, expand academic vocabulary, and learn to support their thinking with evidence. Through structured writing and discussion, students develop as confident, independent readers and effective communicators, preparing them for the demands of middle school and beyond.

Math

Our objective is to develop in students a solid foundation of elementary mathematics. Problem solving skills and strategies, real-life examples and word problems, and basic operations are emphasized. Along with other focuses of study, students learn to understand and operate with fractions, decimals, and percent’s. Multiple-step problems provide practice to develop higher-level thinking skills. Math Expressions has three components: focus, coherence, and rigor. Content is focused on essential learning of core concepts for Mathematics. Program content is organized into meaningful progressions that connect key topics between the grade levels. Content is presented for students to gain a deep conceptual understanding, fluency with procedures, and the ability to apply their understanding to solve problems.

Social Studies

In fifth grade, students will learn about the history of the United States and discover God’s plan for America. Students will also look at geography by interpreting historical maps and seeing how America grows. Students will study historical economic forces, cultural aspects of America, and how the government was established and developed. Content will include Ancient Americas, Exploration and Explorers, European settlements in North America, Colonial America, The Revolutionary War, Famous Americans, and Geography.

Science

In 5th grade, students using Savvas Science engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that deepens their understanding of scientific concepts and real-world applications. Through investigations in areas such as Earth systems, matter, and energy, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They ask questions, analyze data, and communicate their findings, growing as confident, curious scientists.

Music & Specialists

Computers

In a technology-driven world, 5th-grade students build strong digital skills through typing practice that improves accuracy and speed. They explore a range of software applications, including Microsoft Office, and apply these tools to projects across core subjects. Students also learn responsible technology use from a Christian perspective while developing problem-solving skills.

Library

In the 5th-grade library, students build research and information literacy skills as they learn to locate, evaluate, and use a variety of sources. Students are encouraged to use resources responsibly and thoughtfully as they grow into confident, lifelong learners.

Choir

5th Grade Choir meets two times per week for 40 minutes where we explore all aspects of vocal music through listening, singing, reading and performing. In 5th Grade Choir we give students the opportunity to learn a variety of styles and genre of choral music in unison and two parts. Students learn to read and recognize rhythms and notes and to follow a choral music score. Students do various exercises to develop their range, tone quality, dynamics, diction and subtleties of style. Students are encouraged to use music as a form of communication in expressing their thoughts and feelings. Students are encouraged that music can be a powerful tool to communicate with God and about God. They are encouraged to develop their skills in order to do that more effectively and to bring honor and glory to God by doing it to the best
of their abilities.

Beginning Band

Students will learn proper playing techniques, including posture, breathing, fingerings, and embouchure.
Students will learn good rehearsal procedures, including rehearsal conduct, following the conductor, courtesy, and being prepared for rehearsals.
Students will learn musical concepts and values, including ensemble playing, steady beat, playing in tune, accurate articulation, note reading, and expressive musical phrasing.
Students will learn how to practice individually.
Students will explore and become aware of historical and stylistic musical concepts as we play a variety of music.

Orchestra

Orchestra 5 is a beginning string program where students are taught how to play violin, viola or cello. They are taught proper care and maintenance of the instrument, the parts of the instrument, proper playing technique, music reading skills, musicality, rehearsal etiquette and procedure, musical vocabulary, rhythm, music theory, and performance skills. Students are encouraged to use music as a form of communication in expressing their thoughts and feelings. Students are encouraged that music can be a powerful tool to communicate with God and about God. They are encouraged to develop their skills in order to do that more effectively and to bring honor and glory to God by doing it to the best of their abilities.

PE

The students will learn teamwork and sportsmanship and participate in a variety of athletic activities to facilitate the development of motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness. Skills are taught for successful game participation such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, flag football.

Spanish

Spanish classes at Northshore use the TPR Storytelling (TPRS) method to build language skills through hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. Through stories, songs, games, and skits, students grow in confidence as they answer questions, create their own ideas, and expand vocabulary. Meeting once per week, students develop fluency while exploring topics like large numbers and worship songs.

Engineering – Project Lead the Way

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs. The program is set up in modules that follow the design process. Each 10-hour module is aligned to grade-level standards and incorporates the process of hands-on engineering. In fifth grade, students explore ways that robots are used in today’s world and the impact of their use on society and the environment. Students learn about a variety of components as a build and test mobile robots that may be controlled remotely.

GRADE ACTIVITIES

Field Trips

Fall Outdoor Education at Cedar Springs Camp, Museum of Flight

Concerts

Winter 5th-grade concert and Spring Choir, Band, and Orchestra Concerts

Classroom Highlights

Science Expo, Student-Led Conferences, 5th Grade Launch, and technology integration through the use of 1-to-1 Chromebooks in the classroom.

Events

Speech Meet, Math Olympics, Missions Month, Walk-a-thon, Moments with Mom, Dad and dessert night.

Leadership Development Programs

5th Grade leadership training program. Volunteer opportunities for drama, mission outreach, tutoring, or safety patrol participation throughout the year.