Zaiser Class Syllabus
Math Course Description
The third grade mathematics curriculums primary focal points are multiplying and dividing whole numbers, connecting fraction symbols to fractional quantities, and standardizing language and procedures in geometry and measurement.
Textbook: envision MathTexas: Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley, Grade 3
Science Course Description
The study of third grade elementary science includes planning and safely implementing classroom and outdoor investigations using scientific methods, analyzing information, making informed decisions, and using tools to collect and record information while addressing the content and vocabulary in physical, earth, and life sciences.
Textbook: Science: McGraw-Hill, Grade 3
Social Studies Course Description
In Grade 3, students learn how individuals have changed their communities and the world. Different materials that will be brought forward, but is not limited to, geography, government, economics, culture, technology, etc.
Textbook: Horizons: People and Communities: Harcourt Grade 3
Classroom Rules
1. Come to class on time and prepared.
2. Respect others and their belongings.
3. Always be truthful.
4. Be responsible for your own actions.
Grading
v Daily grades – 75%
v Major Assessments/Projects – 20%
v Homework – 5%
A (90-100%) B (80-89%) C (70-79%) F (0-69%)
Late Work Policy/Homework Policy
Homework is expected to be turned in on the day it is due. Missing homework assignments will result in a conduct mark (more information about the conduct calendar and behavior plan system will be sent home on August 22, 2011). Homework assignments are a completion grade so everyday an assignment is late students will be penalized a letter grade. If an assignment is late, the grading will be as follows.
1 day late = 90% point
2 days late = 80%points
3 days late = -10 points
The student will receive a grade of ZERO until the assignment is turned in. After the student has not turned in an assignment after 3 days, the assignment will remain a ZERO and the grade will not be changed. All assignments done at home are required to be done in the student’s handwriting. Someone may help the child with the homework and it needs to be the student’s work. It is imperative that the student completes their own assignment for successful learning. No exceptions.
Attendance/Make-up Work
All students are required to follow the school’s policy regarding attendance which is found in the Student Handbook. Students with excused absences will have the same amount of time to complete assignments as the students who are in class. Worksheets can be picked up when the student returns to school. If a student will be out for an extended period of time, you may request for work to be sent home. Students with unexcused absences will have their work counted as late.
Tutoring
Tutoring is offered upon teacher recommendation.
Discipline
The third graders will follow the school policy for DPS (Discipline Point System) as stated in the student handbook. The students can also be rewarded with PRS (Positive Reward System) points to gain things such as field trips, free dress days, and classroom parties. More information will arrive on August 22, 2011.
The third grade mathematics curriculums primary focal points are multiplying and dividing whole numbers, connecting fraction symbols to fractional quantities, and standardizing language and procedures in geometry and measurement.
Textbook: envision MathTexas: Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley, Grade 3
Science Course Description
The study of third grade elementary science includes planning and safely implementing classroom and outdoor investigations using scientific methods, analyzing information, making informed decisions, and using tools to collect and record information while addressing the content and vocabulary in physical, earth, and life sciences.
Textbook: Science: McGraw-Hill, Grade 3
Social Studies Course Description
In Grade 3, students learn how individuals have changed their communities and the world. Different materials that will be brought forward, but is not limited to, geography, government, economics, culture, technology, etc.
Textbook: Horizons: People and Communities: Harcourt Grade 3
Classroom Rules
1. Come to class on time and prepared.
2. Respect others and their belongings.
3. Always be truthful.
4. Be responsible for your own actions.
Grading
v Daily grades – 75%
v Major Assessments/Projects – 20%
v Homework – 5%
A (90-100%) B (80-89%) C (70-79%) F (0-69%)
Late Work Policy/Homework Policy
Homework is expected to be turned in on the day it is due. Missing homework assignments will result in a conduct mark (more information about the conduct calendar and behavior plan system will be sent home on August 22, 2011). Homework assignments are a completion grade so everyday an assignment is late students will be penalized a letter grade. If an assignment is late, the grading will be as follows.
1 day late = 90% point
2 days late = 80%points
3 days late = -10 points
The student will receive a grade of ZERO until the assignment is turned in. After the student has not turned in an assignment after 3 days, the assignment will remain a ZERO and the grade will not be changed. All assignments done at home are required to be done in the student’s handwriting. Someone may help the child with the homework and it needs to be the student’s work. It is imperative that the student completes their own assignment for successful learning. No exceptions.
Attendance/Make-up Work
All students are required to follow the school’s policy regarding attendance which is found in the Student Handbook. Students with excused absences will have the same amount of time to complete assignments as the students who are in class. Worksheets can be picked up when the student returns to school. If a student will be out for an extended period of time, you may request for work to be sent home. Students with unexcused absences will have their work counted as late.
Tutoring
Tutoring is offered upon teacher recommendation.
Discipline
The third graders will follow the school policy for DPS (Discipline Point System) as stated in the student handbook. The students can also be rewarded with PRS (Positive Reward System) points to gain things such as field trips, free dress days, and classroom parties. More information will arrive on August 22, 2011.
