Parents are vital partners in the educational system. This handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 5 curriculum in Catholic schools in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Program of Studies: Elementary Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes Catholic school students in Alberta are expected to demonstrate upon completion of the Grade 5 curriculum. Following introductory material, sections include: (1) "What Is Curriculum?"; (2) "Religious Education"; (3) "English Language Arts"; (4) "Language Arts in Language Programs (Immersion and Bilingual)"; (5) "Mathematics"; (6) "Science"; (7) "Social Studies"; (8) "Information and Communication Technology"; (9) "Physical Education"; (10) "Health"; (11) "Fine Arts"; and (12)"Language Programs and Courses Other than English." Each section includes samples of what students are expected to learn in each subject. The handbook concludes with a one-page questionnaire requesting feedback on the handbook. (HTH)