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Welcome to 3 rd Grade. Room 20 with Ms . Hannah. Expectations. What will be doing in here?. Grading. All grades based on student proficiency with the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) as adopted by CCSD. Assessments Skill application Constructed/written responses Standard scale:
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Welcome to 3rd Grade Room 20 with Ms. Hannah
Expectations • What will be doing in here?
Grading • All grades based on student proficiency with the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) as adopted by CCSD. • Assessments • Skill application • Constructed/written responses • Standard scale: • A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 D69-60 F 55* • * In compliance with the minimum F policy, all scores below 55% will be replaced with an F and a score equivalent to 55%
Assessment - Example • Assessments are aligned to the CCSS and evaluate proficiency within the established skill sets derived therein. • Frequently, these skills sets span multiple subjects. Consequently, a single assignment will appear in multiple subject categories on a progress report.
Rotation • All students will receive instruction from each of the 3rd grade teachers. • An approximate 3 week rotation • 45-50 minutes a day • Science, social studies, & health
AR Commitment • Each student is required earn a set number of AR points each trimester, on their independent level. Points are earned by reading books and taking the accompanying AR quiz AT SCHOOL. • Books are available from the school library • Books are available from the public library • Book levels can also be checked at www.arbookfind.com
Spelling City • Spelling lists are determined by each student’s independent skill level. • Students are placed in a group by skill level • Identified activities must completed each week • Unlimited additional practice is available • Tests are taken each week on the computer • UN: student id PW: coxcubs3 • www.spellingcity.com
Planner & Homework • Planners are filled out nightly by YOUR student • Homework is written down, along with important dates • Home work should last an approximate hour and consist of the following: • Reading/comprehension • Math practice • Spelling • 30 minutes of on-level reading
Web Site • Here you will find all the necessary information affecting your child. • Homework • Important dates • Academic resources • New events
Accountability • Parent Resources
Parentlink • Here you will find the most current grade information. • Grades are uploaded daily, often several times in one day • Late work is graded when it is possible and then uploaded. • Grades reflect performance based on CCSS, notes are provided as needed.
Class Dojo • Here, parents can find daily or weekly behavior updates. • In addition, parents receive an email each Friday regarding student classroom conduct for that week. • The report details day, time, and specific details (as needed) regarding behavior occurrences.
Envision • D. M. Cox uses the Envision Math Program. With this program, each student receives free online resources. • UN: student id • PW: coxcubs 3
AR Home Connect • Current AR point totals • List of quizzes taken & scores • UN: student id • PW: coxcubs 3
Remind 101 • By signing up parents will receive school reminders, regarding student-specific events, directly to their phones. • Take out your phone now!
Additional resources • You’re almost done!
Grade Level T-shirt • This year we are asking families to purchase a class T-shirt for $6. • The T-shirt will be used to identify our students during the following events: • Field Trips • Field Day • Special grade-level activities
Scholastic magazine • Families are asked to purchase a subscription to Scholastic Magazine for $6. • This magazine is used in conjunction with CCSS to develop student non-fiction experiences, and increase individual student proficiency. • Checks should be made out to David M Cox ES
Birthdays, treats, & allergies • Schools have seen an increase in food allergies and allergic reactions in the classroom. • We respectfully ask that food items in the classroom be kept to a minimum. • Birthday treats require prior notice to the teacher, and should be served in the lunch room or just prior to student dismissal.
Dress code • David M Cox ES operates in compliance with CCSD dress code, and it will be enforced in this classroom. • No spaghetti straps • Tanks should be 3” in width • Shorts and skirts need to be as long as the tips of the fingers when arms are fully extended, or longer. • Shoes need to have a heel strap and a solid sole. • NO FLIP FLOPS • Students found in violation of the stated dress code requirements will be sent to the office and parents will be contacted.
Done! • You made it! • I am TRULY excited to be your child’s teacher, and I look forward to an exciting year of achievements!