This document outlines the daily schedule and policies for a third grade classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. It includes the times for classes, recess, lunch, and dismissal. It describes the grading system, homework policy, and subjects covered like reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It provides information on attendance, transportation, lunch, and ways for parents to be involved.

1. Back to SchoolBack to School
2017-20182017-2018

2. 7:15-7:507:15-7:50 Roll In and ReadRoll In and Read
7:50-8:007:50-8:00 Morning AnnouncementsMorning Announcements
8:00-9:458:00-9:45 Block 1Block 1
9:45-10:459:45-10:45 Block 2Block 2
10:45-11:0010:45-11:00 RecessRecess
11:09-11:3911:09-11:39 LunchLunch
11:39-12:2011:39-12:20 Block 2 continuedBlock 2 continued
12:20-12:3512:20-12:35 Stack & Pack/ Dismissal ActivitiesStack & Pack/ Dismissal Activities
12:35-2:1012:35-2:10 SpecialsSpecials
2:102:10 DismissalDismissal

3. *Students will be graded using a performance based report*Students will be graded using a performance based report
card each nine weeks.card each nine weeks.
*Grades of 3+, 3, 2, or 1 are given on assignments and report*Grades of 3+, 3, 2, or 1 are given on assignments and report
cards according to the Cobb County Grading Rubric.cards according to the Cobb County Grading Rubric.
*Grades are not accessible online using Synergy in 3*Grades are not accessible online using Synergy in 3rdrd
grade.grade.
*Progress Reports will be distributed at the midpoint of each*Progress Reports will be distributed at the midpoint of each
nine week grading period.nine week grading period.
**Please note that a 3 is earned by students who are
independently and consistently meeting the grade level
standards.

4. *Reader’s Workshop using Lucy Calkins Units of Study
*Read Alouds & Mentor Texts
*Reading Response Journals
*Literature Groups and Guided Reading
READING IS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN 3rd
GRADE!!

5. *Narrative piece each nine weeks
*Informational and Opinion alternate each nine weeks
*Research for Informational Writing
*Incorporate grammar skills
*Use rubrics to assess

6. *Building Words (Spelling & Vocabulary) Lists
every week
*Grammar Skills incorporated into Reading
and Writing Workshops

7. *Number Talks (Strategies, Mental Math)
*Group and partner tasks (Guided Math)
*Mastery and memorization of multiplication facts
*Creating Critical Thinkers Through Problem Solving

8. Rocks and Minerals
Soil
Fossils
Weathering and Erosion
Habitats and Adaptations
Heat
Conservation

9. Map Skills
Native American Cultures
Explorers
Colonies
Government
Economics

10. *Homework is not graded but is expected to*Homework is not graded but is expected to
be completed and turned in when it is due.be completed and turned in when it is due.
Homework is reflected in the learningHomework is reflected in the learning
behaviors section of the report card.behaviors section of the report card.
**Math homework will be given nightly.Math homework will be given nightly.

11. *All homework will be written in the agenda daily!*All homework will be written in the agenda daily!
**Math Fact Fluency & Nightly Reading are**Math Fact Fluency & Nightly Reading are
expected to occur in the home in addition toexpected to occur in the home in addition to
the nightly homework assigned**the nightly homework assigned**

12. Bell rings at 7:50 (Students are tardy if they enter the classroom
after the bell rings)
*Students arriving before 7:15 will not be permitted to enter
the school building until the 7:15 bell
*Breakfast is served from 7:15-7:40 in the cafeteria
Attendence

13. *Monthly breakfast & lunch menus are*Monthly breakfast & lunch menus are
located on the CCSD websitelocated on the CCSD website herehere..
*Breakfast & Lunch Prices: Click*Breakfast & Lunch Prices: Click herehere..
*Keep lunch accounts current to avoid*Keep lunch accounts current to avoid
charges.charges.
*Lunchroom Rules: Table Talk & Stay Seated*Lunchroom Rules: Table Talk & Stay Seated
*Please have your child learn their school*Please have your child learn their school
number**number**

14. *Afternoon Announcements- 2:10
Bus Riders
Car Riders
Day Care
ASP/Clubs
ALL transportation changes MUST be in
writing- no e-mails or texts! No changes or
early dismissals after 1:45.

15. *Please be sure that your child is present*Please be sure that your child is present
and on time each day if possible.and on time each day if possible.
*Any absences should be accompanied*Any absences should be accompanied
by an excuse letter or note within 3 daysby an excuse letter or note within 3 days
of the absence(s).of the absence(s).
*Please note that not all makeup work*Please note that not all makeup work
can be sent home to complete. Somecan be sent home to complete. Some
assignments will be made up in class.assignments will be made up in class.

16. *Room Moms
*Wish List Donations
*PTSA Events
*Model importance of academics and read and
practice math facts with your child on a nightly
basis.

17. *