Mrs. Kennett’s Third Grade Curriculum Night

My Philosophy Learning should be engaging. Enthusiasm for learning Build understanding through doing- hands on/ use of manipulatives Differentiation – developmental level, process or product.

Mission Our mission is to do our best by working hard, being prepared, paying attention, and participating in class. This will help us achieve our maximum potential to earn a 3 or higher on the EOG Test and be ready for 4 th grade.

Expectations Independent and responsible individuals NC Standard Course of Study Gateway year

Essential Curriculum LearnNC.org Brochure given at Open House

Assessment Cycles One Baseline Assessment 2 Predictive Assessments A common formative assessment (CFA) between the Predictive Assessments Math Pre-tests for individual units Quizzes End of Unit Math tests Reading and Spelling tests EOG

Math Using math pre-tests for individual units allows me to adjust for learning differences. (Remediation, Skill Practice, and Enrichment.) Hawks time Scaffolding on math tests; retest or redo Accelerated Math

Reading Scott Foresman Reading Street – Weekly reading selections with skill and comprehension tests  Accelerated Reader Reading Logs Book Clubs for differentiation

Homework Policy On time (before the completion of announcements on day due) Late - after announcements and the following day. Should still be completed even if late. Responsibility vs. accuracy  Returning to school for work  Parent involvement in student work

ISS Grading Scale A = B = 85 – 92 C = 77 – 84 D = 70 – 76 F = 69 and below 69 is the lowest grade I give unless the assignment is not turned in at all. A zero will then be given. Please discuss your expectations with your child; letter vs. number. Grades and averaging are new concepts. Any grade below a 77 can be corrected. The highest grade that will be given is a 77.

21 st Century Learners Goal: To teach and prepare our children to utilize technology in a competitive global society. Accelerated Reader / Math Blogs Websites to build background for weekly stories Multiplication fact practice online Newsletter online Vocabulary & spelling on web page Parent & student resources on web page Tutorials for math on web page Video taping for presentations and projects PowerPoint presentations; mine & theirs

Communication Handwritten notes  Transportation changes  Absences (now available online as well) Planner Newsletter (online) Weekly Folders Phone through school Conferences  Definitely at the end of 1 st & 3 rd quarters  Whenever progress does not meet expectations Web page

Absences It is very difficult to make up missed instruction time especially if your child struggles with any particular subject. 10 tardies = 1 full absence Excused absences are outlined in the Student Handbook.