Third Grade Syllabus 2015-2016

Welcome to the third grade! This syllabus will give you an outline as to what you and your student have
to look forward to this school year.
1. Class Description: Using a multi-sensory approach, the students will learn math, science,
language arts, and social studies. The curriculum will be adapted to the Common Core
Curriculum Standards and the North Carolina Essential Standards. Textbooks and other
academic materials will be used to support instruction.
2. Course Objectives:
Reading
Third graders read many types of texts - literary, informational and practical.. They
distinguish between fact and opinion. These students interpret poetry and infer main
ideas in a variety of prose. Students in this grade use multiple reading strategies to
construct meaning from text. They choose to read silently for extended periods of time
for pleasure and information.
Writing
Third graders write for a variety of purposes. They can support their ideas with
references to their reading. They use a variety of pre-writing activities, revise their
writing by adding details, and recognize incorrect spelling.
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is organized into five strands:
(1) number and operations; (2) measurement; (3) geometry; (4) data analysis and
probability; and, (5) algebra. Problem-solving strategies are embedded into each of the 5
strands.
Expectations are that third grade students are very actively engaged in doing
mathematics. They can describe their ideas and thinking both orally and in writing.
Proficient third graders relate manipulatives with ideas. They explain and record the
mathematical concepts using precise vocabulary and symbols.
Social Studies
Third graders increase their understanding about community life in a variety of contexts.
Comparisons are made as children compare their familiar communities with other
cultures and times. An awareness of relationships among ways of living, the physical
environment, and human traditions are developed.
Science
The focus for third grade students is on identifying systems and patterns in systems.

Science Concepts: plant growth and adaptations, soil properties, earth/moon/sun system,
human body

3. Class Expectations: Students will come to class prepared with the materials needed for the day.
We encourage the sharing of ideas and strongly promote a positive outlook on learning. We
expect students to show respect for their own learning, as well as the learning of others.

4. Assessment Guide
Tasks:

Weight:

Homework

10%

Classwork

25%

Projects

15%

Quizzes

15%

Test

25%

Benchmarks

10%

1.

Grading Scheme:
A

90-100

80- 89

70-79

60-69

59 and below

6. Homework: Homework will be assigned to reinforce concepts presented in class. Homework will
be checked for completion only and will not count towards their class grade. The work will be
discussed in class. Students will be held responsible for writing down their homework each day.
Homework will be posted on the home base system when available.
7.

Absence and Make Up Work: Upon returning to school following an excused absence, it is the
students responsibility to collect the Absent Folder from his or her classroom teacher. Students
have the same ample time to complete their missed assignment.

8. Teacher/Parent Communication: We believe that a strong parent-teacher relationship is

essential to each childs success. One key to building a strong relationship is through
communication. The following is a list of methods of communication:

Home Base

Phone Conferences

Signed Papers
- Conferences

Emails
-Teacher Websites

All parent conferences must be scheduled in advance in order to preserve the

learning taking place during the academic day. Please feel free to make an
appointment to meet with your childs teacher if you have any questions or
concerns.
** Syllabi may be revised during the school year. When updated, the new syllabus will be sent home with
your child.

Syllabus Acknowledgement
Please read through the syllabus with your child so that everyone is aware of the
policies of TMSA and in this classroom. Be sure to sign and return this page as soon as
possible.

Student:
I, ______________________________, am aware of the policies of TMSA and in the
classroom and agree to abide by each of these policies, procedures, and expectations
outlined in this syllabus and those given orally by the teacher.
Student Signature: _______________________________

Date: ________________

Parent:
I/We ________________________________, have reviewed the syllabus and TMSA policies
with my child. I agree to support the teacher and encourage my child to abide by these
policies.
Parent Signature: ________________________________

Date: _______________