Academics :  What We are Studying 

Reading:  Figurative Language

Working on Story Elements (genre, plot, setting, conflict . . .) and story vocabulary

Novel Study:  Number the Stars by Lois Lowery

Spelling Words:  Regular word list or commonly misspelled words as determined by pretest - Students need to study a little every night! Quiz on Friday

Vocabulary Words:  Study daily - quizzes on Fridays

Grammar Skills:  Parts of Speech

Writing Skills:  The Writing Process, Writing an Autobiography, Personal Narrative,  A.D.V.A.N.C.E Pledge,  Creative Writing,  Persuasive Writing, Informational Writing

Science:  Electricity and Magnetism

                    Reading Requirements                  

 Students need to read at least 30 minutes every night!   Our goal is that every student earns 17 points each six weeks and an equivalent of 1,000,000 words per school year.

            Our Rules   

Students are expected to:

1)     Be respectful

2)     Bring all needed materials to class

3)     Be responsible for doing class work and homework

4)     Have agenda and reading log filled out and signed daily

5)     Keep our school clean and beautiful

The student will lose break time if expectations are not met.

Our Schedule   

7:20-8:00        Homeroom

8:00-8:45        Connection

8:45-9:00        Restroom Break 

                          Prepare for Classes

9:00-10:15      Reading or Math

10:15 -10:40   Break

10:40-11:50    Reading or Math

11:50 -12:05   Prepare for Lunch

12:05-12:35    Lunch

12:35 – 1:00   Silent Reading

1:00 – 2:00     Science (Mon. & Tues.)

                         Social Studies (Wed. &

                          Thurs.)

 Enrichment is one day per week

 10:15- 11:00.

Library is 12:35 -1:00 on Wednesdays.

Clusters - Fridays 1:00-2:00

Conferences

Parents if you feel the need to meet with me for any reason, please feel free to contact me by making an appointment.  You may call the school at 770-532-0104 or contact me by email at vicki.dougherty@hallco.org.

Professional Profile for Mrs. Dougherty

Gifted Certification in progress, 2009-2010

Education Specialist, Piedmont College, 2008

Master of Arts, Piedmont College, 1999

Bachelor of Science, North Georgia College, 1993

Associate of Science, Gainesville College, 1991