​In Wolf Creek we strive to make the move from elementary school to middle school a comfortable transition.   We do this by implementing a variety of techniques and philosophies that will be seen by the students in their middle school experiences.

Reading and Writing

We use novel groups, literature circles and mini-lessons involving picture books to captivate our students into achieving their individual and group reading goals.  Step-up to Writing and Six-Traits are the writing curriculums used.  We experiment with expository, persuasive and narrative writing.  To support spelling and vocabulary development, fifth grade incorporates Wordly Wise.

Science

We use FOSS along with Discovery Works to guide our science curriculum.  Fifth Grade units include the human body, mixtures and solutions, solar system, solid earth, and systems of living things.

Social Studies

We study United States history from the European exploration of the Western continents and the establishment of the thirteen colonies through the Twentieth Century.

Math

The Everyday Math curriculum continues in the third, fourth and fifth grades.  Everyday Math develops mathematical thinking by exploring a variety of problem solving approaches and algorithms that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.  Everyday Math is aligned with the goals and philosophy of Campus and West Middle Schools.

W.O.L.F.

The fifth grade students are role models to the younger students in the school, and earn the opportunity to participate in some special projects and/or field trips.  Wonderful Outside Learning Fun (W.O.L.F.) is the title used to refer to these activities that take place during the school day, but not in the normal way.  The cost to cover these activities is introduced to the fourth graders and collected by the time fifth grade begins.   W.O.L.F.  includes teambuilding and other activities related to fifth grade educational standards.