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THIRD GRADE
Parent OrientationAugust 30th, 2011
OUR SCHOOL VISION STATEMENTThe Forest Creek Elementary learning community will be a model school where: students are first, high academic standards are maintained, responsible citizens are developed by providing experiences to build quality character, collaboration is valued and where students are prepared for their future as thinkers, problem solvers, innovators and risk-takers.
3RD GRADE GOALS
The third grade team will prepare every 3rd grader for: 100% passing on Reading STAAR
100% passing on Math STAAR Implementation of Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support
THIRD GRADE Emphasis on responsibility and independent learning
Letter grades Reading and Math STAAR tests
EVERY MORNING YOUR CHILD SHOULD . . .
Be on-time! Students will be picked up from the cafeteria at 7:30. Students not in the classroom will be marked tardy at 7:45.
Have backpack and agenda Know how they are getting home
EVERY MORNING YOUR CHILD SHOULD . . . Have lunch or lunch money
Have homework* Have a healthy snack and a clean, full water bottle
Wear appropriate shoes
DAILY SCHEDULE7:30 Pick up students from
cafeteria7:30 - 7:40 Morning
Routine/Restroom7:45 - 8:00 Warm up activity
*Tardy after 7:458:00 - 8:30 Coyote Club/Skill Centers8:30 - 10:00 Reading/Writing
Workshop10:00 - 10:20 Recess
DAILY SCHEDULE10:20 - 11:10* Science11:10 - 11:50* Lunch12:00 - 12:50 Specials1:00 - 2:00 Math2:00 - 2:30 Supplemental
Instructional Time
2:45 Dismissal*approximate
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Consistent and non-negotiable
expectations for campus common areas including:ArrivalDismissalPlaygroundCafeteriaLibraryHallwaysRestrooms
Student recognition and reward
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Behaviors required for a
Learning EnvironmentRespect for teacher, self and
othersCooperative learningActive ListeningEffort to try, participate and
completeAppreciation for learning
processRespect for materials
Individual Student recognition and reward
Learning is FUN! and varied
DAILY AGENDA It’s the student’s responsibility to record all homework.
Parents review nightly for daily communication.
HOMEWORK Students will read and record reading nightly in addition to other homework assignments
See specific teacher regarding homework policies
Communicate with the teacher with any questions or concerns
THURSDAY FOLDERS
Contain graded papers and PTA announcements, etc.
Make sure all class work that is below a 70% is corrected and returned to the teacher within a week.
Purple folders should be returned Friday morning.
HOW YOUR CHILD IS ASSESSED
Formative/summative assessments (universal screeners, unit tests /quizzes, short cycle assessments, district benchmarks, STAAR preparation)
Daily classwork/homework assignments Informal observation
(notes on behavior, socialization, class participation, etc.)
PROACTIVE INTERVENTIONS
Students not meeting grade level expectations will receive additional instruction in a small group setting.
RTI provides small group intervention services for reading and math.
TEKS/STAAR TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills are the specific standards taught during the course of the year.
STAAR: State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
TEKS/STAAR STAAR Reading and Mathematics tests are vital in monitoring student learning and readiness for the next grade.
TEKS/STAAR Study skills, strategies, focus (it’s an endurance test!)
Read at least 20 minutes daily (or 100minutes/week)!
TEKS Expectations – website link
April 24th, 2012 will be the Math STAAR test
April 25th, 2012 will be the Reading STAAR test.
Make-up tests will be offered in reading and mathematics the week of the test.
STAAR TESTING
GRADING POLICY A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-76 D=75-70 F=69 and below
A level 4 in 2nd grade does not correlate to an A or 4.0.
GRADING POLICY Assigments*
Homework Reading Logs Participation Quizzes Science Investigations Readers’ Responses
Assessment /Projects (This category counts Double)
Short Cycle Assessments Comprehension passages Projects
*Writing Grading categories are Assignments, Composition/Projects and Word Study
GRADING POLICY Classwork can be corrected for a 70%.
Homework and classparticipation can count for 10% of the total grade.
All students will be given the opportunity for reteach.
PROGRESS REPORTS Students with failing grades will get a progress report sent home mid-nine weeks.
All progress reports need to be signed and returned to the teacher the following day.
Report cards need to be signed and returned to the teacher the following day.
HELP YOUR CHILD GAIN CONFIDENCE
Read together! Give your child practice quizzes. Go over class work that has been
returned. You’ll know ahead of time when a test
is coming up – start studying then! Check the third grade team websites
for handouts, games, links, study guides and reviews.
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH MATH FACTS
Students should have mastered addition and subtraction facts in semester 1. This will require independent practice.
Students will begin modeling & memorization of multiplication and division fact families in semester 2.
Teacher Web sites are updated weekly
Forest Creek Elementary 464-5350
E-mail messages are quick and easy to respond to.
Leave messages on the classroom phone if necessary.
Schedule teacher meeting times
COMMUNICATION
We’re thrilled to work with parents to ensure that third grade is a great success!