THIRD GRADE EXPECTATIONS
The purpose of daily practice/ homework is not only to practice classroom work, but to teach the children responsibility. In third grade, it is the students' responsibility to get it in the backpack/binder and look at the homework for the evening. This will most likely be a progression. We will work together teaching this. In order for your child to be successful, it is imperative that your child see you and I working together. I do look forward to a great year working with you!
90=100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Grades will be offered on the report card in the following ways:
Reading & Literature
A grade will be offered in reading & literature each nine weeks. This grade will consist of students applying foundational reading skills to demonstrate reading fluency and comprehension in both fiction and non-fiction. Students will interact with text proficiently and independently, while accurately using general academic vocabulary and content-specific words and phrases.
Language Arts
A grade will be offered in language arts each nine weeks. This grade will consist of student written work, rubrics, and grammar work, along with handwriting, & using the writing process. Coupled with this will be speaking and listening; actively discussing, collaborating /participating, and presenting knowledge.
Mathematics
A grade will be offered in computation each nine weeks. This grade could consist of number sense, computation, algebraic thinking, geometry, and measurement/data.
For Science, Computer Science, Social Studies, and Health, grade level standards will be taught and assessed via tests, quizzes, & projects. Subjective grading may occur with assignments. This may include: neatness, effort, attitude, preparation & participation.
Part of the efficiency of learning depends upon participation in classroom activities and involves cooperation with the teacher and classmates. A participation grade will be given for many activities.
There will be a few times that your child will not be able to complete an assignment due to family emergencies. On these occasions, please write a note telling me that your child was unable to complete the assignment. In doing so, your child will not be penalized .