Seth Johnson Elementary School

SETH JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3rd GRADE COURSE SYLLABUS

TEACHERS/SUBJECT TAUGHT:

Curry, Kaotrice All

McCaster, Sheryl All

Parham, Takeya All

Robinson, Quanda All

Turner, Shenetha All

GENERAL OUTLINE OF TOPICS/SPECIAL PROJECTS

1ST 9 WEEKS

By the end of the first 9wks, students will be able to:

READING- Identify realism/fantasy; determine sequence; identify character & setting; determine main idea

LANGUAGE ARTS- Define & identify sentences, short vowels, subject & predicts, plurals, statements and questions, adding-ed -ing- er- est., commands & exclamations, long vowel digraphs, compound sentences, vowel sounds, common & proper noun , syllables pattern ,singular & plural nouns, word endings.

MATH- Understand place value; compare and order numbers; round to the nearer 10 and 100; estimate sums of 2-digit addition; solve addition problems with 2 and 3-digit problems with regrouping; estimate difference; solve 2 and 3-digit subtraction problems with regrouping; subtract across zeros; count equal groups; multiply 0-6,10; understand properties of multiplication

SCIENCE-.describe the life cycle of plants, including seed, seed germination, growth, and reproduction, Identify how organisms are classified in the Animalia and Plantae kingdoms, Describe how fossils provide evidence of prehistoric plant life, Determine habitat conditions that support plant growth and survival, Identify structures and functions of the muscular and skeletal systems of the human body, Describe the life cycles of plants, including seed, seed germination, growth, and reproduction

SOCIAL STUDIES-Review map skills, charts and graphs; review continents, countries, cities, and states; use cardinal and intermediate directions; locate human and physical features; describe physical characteristics, landforms, bodies of water soil

*AT LEAST ONE PROJECT PER SEMESTER

2nd 9 WEEKS

By the end of the second 9wks, students will be able to:

READING- Draw conclusions; determine author’s purpose; identify cause & effect; generalize

LANGUAGE ARTS- Define & identify irregular plural nouns, compound words, singular possessive nouns, words with (spl, thr, squ, str,) plural possessives nouns digraphs(sh, th, ph, ch, tch) action & linking verbs, contractions, main and helping verbs, prefixes, subject verb agreement, consonant sounds.

MATH- Multiply 7-9; multiply 2-digit numbers by single-digits with and without regrouping; relate subtraction to division; divide 0-9; divide 2-digit by 1-digit, use coins to make change to $1.00; understand fractions; solve problems with equivalent fractions

SCIENCE- Determine habitat conditions that support plant growth and survival, identify conditions that result in specific weather phenomena, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, describe Earth’s layers, including inner and outer cores, mantle, and crust, describe ways to sustain natural resources, including recycling, reusing, conserving, and protecting the environment

SOCIAL STUDIES- Locating historical landmarks on maps; identifying processes of earth, identify components of various ecosystems; ways human alter the physical environment; locate population shift due to changes; identify trading patterns; differentiating between producers and consumers.

*AT LEAST ONE PROJECT PER SEMESTER

3RD 9 WEEKS

By the end of the first 9wks, students will be able to:

READING- Compare & contrast; identify cause & effect; generalize; determine plot & theme

LANGUAGE ARTS- Define & identify irregular verbs, words with (wr, kn, mb, gn) singular and plural nouns, irregular plurals, subject & object pronouns, r controlled vowels, possessive nouns, prefixes, contractions, suffixes, prepositions, adjectives & articles

MATH- Recognize data as either numerical/categorical; identify numeric/geometric patterns; identify points, lines, perpendicular and parallel lines, angles, and rays; specify locations on a coordinate grid using horizontal and vertical movements; understand metric length; determine elapsed time; determine likelihood of different outcomes in a simple experiment

*Math project using the skills covered in 3rd 9wks

SCIENCE- Classify substances as soluble or insoluble, identify physical and chemical changes of matter, define force and motion, identify the relationship of simple machines to compound machines, describe ways energy from the sun is used

SOCIAL STUDIES- Identifying cooperation within and between different geographic areas; describe the relationship between locations of resources and patterns of population; Identify significant historical sites in Alabama, including civil rights activities.

*AT LEAST ONE PROJECT PER SEMESTER

4TH 9 WEEKS

By the end of the first 9wks, students will be able to:

READING- Determine fact & opinion; identify sequence; draw conclusions; determine cause and effect; identify main idea

LANGUAGE ARTS- Define & identify adjectives that compare, homophones, adverbs, vowel sound, adverbs that compare, more vowel sounds, conjunctions, suffixes, capital letters, vowel (oo), abbreviations, schwa, combing sentences, syllables

MATH- Solve problems with measurement (liquid, volume, mass); solve problems with perimeter and area; identify and describe polygons; classify and draw quadrilaterals; describe triangles and related shapes; review and prepare for ARMT+ testing; ARMT+ assessment; get ready for 4th grade mathematics (numbers to ten thousand; compare numbers; multiply 11-12; divide 11-12; algebra; multiplication patterns, models to multiplication; division with remainders; models to divide)

SCIENCE- Describe the position of Earth, the moon, and the sun during the course of a day or month; describe ways energy from the sun is used;identify pitch and volume as properties of sound

SOCIAL STUDIES- Identify geographic links of land regions, river systems, and interstate highways between Alabama and other states; identify ways to prepare for natural disasters in the United States; describe characteristics and migration patterns of human populations.

*AT LEAST ONE PROJECT PER SEMESTER

GRADING SCALE/POLICY

The scale for determining the quarter grade, semester grade, and the yearly grade for a subject is stated below for math, science, social studies, reading, and language arts) . Grades are determined on the basis of several factors including projects, class quizzes, activities, homework, etc.

Grading Scale

Letter / Numerical
A / 90-100
B / 80-89
C / 70-79
D / 60-69
F / Below 60

The following grading scale is used for reporting student progress in music, P.E. handwrititng, health, and visual arts.

Grading Scale

5 / Excellent (Equivalent to an A)
4 / Good (Equivalent to a B)
3 / Satisfactory (Equivalent to a C)
2 / Needs Improvement (Equivalent to a D)
1 / Unsatisfactory (Equivalent to an F)

MAKE-UP WORK PROCEDURES

All missed assignments (daily work/tests/quizzes) will be placed in a folder on the student’s desk to be completed and turned in by the end of three days.

Make-up work shall be provided for any excused absence from a class or from school. On the day of the student’s return to school, the teacher will arrange with the student a reasonable timeline for the make-up work to be completed. If the student fails to turn in the missed work by the deadline, the student will receive a zero for the missed work. If the absences are for more than five consecutive days, all teachers will establish a reasonable timeline for submission of make-up work. Make-up work for a preceding nine-week period will be completed within the first two weeks of the next nine-week period, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

TUTORING SCHEDULE

Targeted students will receive daily intervention in areas of deficiency as a part of the regular school schedule. Parents may contact teachers individually concerning additional forms of tutoring.

COMMUNICATION

Ms. Curry /
284-8016
Mrs. McCaster /
284-8016
Ms. Parham /
284-8016
Ms. Robinson /
284-8016
Mrs. Turner /
284-8016

Parents and community members are invited and encouraged to visit the school. However, in order to ensure the safety of our students, all visitors are required to sign in at the school’s office. Failure to do so may result in a charge of trespassing. Proper identification will be required. All cell phones and any other electronic communication device should be turned off when in the classroom.

Parent/Guardian Conferences with Teacher and/or Principal

Only the parents or legal guardian of a student may schedule a conference with the teacher and/or school administrator. Other persons, such as step-parent, can accompany the parent(s) / guardians(s) to the conference, but can not attend in lieu of the custodial parent / guardian without written consent from the custodial parent.

If you wish to conference with your child’s teacher(s), please call the office to schedule an appointment. Teachers are available for conferences with parents (by appointment) Tuesday – Thursday 7:15 a.m. or 3:15 p.m. or on a teacher’s planning period. Remember, when on campus, all visitors must first sign-in through the office and be issued a visitor’s pass.

MATERIALS

Students must bring all required supplies (paper, pencil, books, etc.) daily.

WEB LINKS/RESOURCES

funbrain.com

coolmath.com

compasslearningodyssey.com

armt.wikispaces.com

mathplayground.com

starfall.com

multiplication.com

prongo.com

kidsconnect.com

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Please read the statement below, sign and return this bottom portion to your child’s teacher.

I have read the syllabus for this class and understand the procedures as outlined.

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Student’s Signature/Date Parent’s Signature/Date