5th Grade

Fifth Grade Teachers                                                       Emails                                                                   
Mrs. Sledd                                                                        asledd@salem.k12.va.us                                    
Mrs. Crowder                                                                    kcrowder@salem.k12.va.us                                      
Mrs. Fechko                                                                      kfechko@salem.k12.va.us   
Ms. Henny                                                                         
jhenny@salem.k12.va.us      


The fifth grade at South Salem School has a student enrollment of about sixty-five students, with four classrooms located downstairs.

The classroom teachers use a departmentalization structure for the core subject areas. Mrs. Sledd and Ms. Henny are a team.  Mrs. Sledd teaches Science, Math, and Social Studies while Ms. Henny teaches LA.  Mrs. Crowder and Mrs. Fechko are a team.  Mrs. Crowder teaches Science, Math, and Social Studies while Mrs. Fechko teaches LA.

Students will take three SOL tests in fifth grade: reading, math, and science. These tests will be given in May.

Students also enjoy an activity block each day which includes art, music, physical education, library, guidance, and D.A.R.E. instruction.

The Fifth Grade Curriculum Strives

To provide a positive environment for learning
To help students to develop study skills
To help students to develop lifelong organizational skills
To prepare each student for the middle school experience
To foster self-discipline and independence in each student
To provide an environment conducive to self-expression and creativity
To provide a level of computer literacy in each student
To provide a curriculum that is guided by the standards of Learning but exceeds these standards when appropriate