3rd
2019-2020
Math &
Science Mrs. Benavides
Course Objectives [email protected]
(210) 543-1111 ext. 150
Some major topics students will be learning
in math include: place value, addition, sstdiscovery.org
subtraction, multiplication, division,
fractions, geometry, measurement, data
analysis, and financial literacy.
Dismissal Procedure
Some major topics students will be learning
in science include: lab safety and equipment, Please wait for your child near the
classifying matter, mixtures, forms of awning that is designated for 3rd
energy, force and motion, magnetism and grade. Do not wait by the dismissal
gravity, weather, Earth’s landforms, door. Teachers are not able to stop
environments, and the sun and water cycle. and allow for sign-outs until all
students reach their designated
Tests and Quizzes area.
Unit tests will be given at the end of each
unit. Quizzes will be announced one-two days
Grades
in advance. Tests and quizzes may be
multiple choice and/or free response
questions. All assignments must be completed
in PENCIL, and ALL WORK must be shown on 5%
mathematics assignments for full credit. 20%
Homework
75%
Math homework will be given on Monday and due on
Friday. Homework must be completed in PENCIL.
ALL WORK must be shown on math homework
assignments. Each student is responsible for
making sure homework is turned in when it is due. Formative Assessment
There will be a ten point deduction for each day it Summative Assessment
is late.
Formative Practice
Assignments and Grading
Graded assignments will be posted
weekly in the database. The database
is a tool created to keep parents up to
date with class assignments and
grades. If your child is absent, they
will complete the same work that their
classmates did. All assignments must
be turned in on time. My policy for
Behavior
late assignments is as follows:
● Ten point penalty for each day the
assignment is late, up to three days. ● Clip chart system: Each student will have a
After five days, the assignment will clip with their name printed on it. Every day,
result in a zero. students will begin on a section labeled “Ready
● If a student fails to turn in an to Learn”. From there, clips can move up or
assignment/project, the grade will down the chart throughout the day.
result in a zero.
● Clip Up: Positive behavior allows the student
● Correct/Return: Any assignment
to work up the chart. For each day a student
(with the exception of tests) with a
reaches “Way to Go,” PRS (positive behavior
grade of 69 or below can be corrected
points) will be given. For each day a student
and returned for additional credit. All
reaches “Outstanding,” PRS points will be given
corrected work MUST have a parent
along with a jewel. Students earn incentives
signature on it, and ALL incorrect
for accumulating five jewels on their clip.
answers corrected. Students are given
ONE opportunity to correct work, ● Clip Down: Behavior that needs improvement
therefore; I will only accept corrected can result in moving a clip down.
papers one time. 1st Infraction: Warning (clip moves to yellow)
2nd Infraction: Written conference form with
student choice (clip moves to orange)
3rd Infraction: DPS (discipline points) will be
given, and parents contacted via email or
Daily Folders phone call (clip moves to red).
4th Infraction: Student referral to Dean of
In third grade we strive to Students and parent communication.
become more independent and *Note: Students found bullying, using profane
responsible. Organizational and or derogatory language, being physically or
study skills are also stressed. verbally violent, endangering themselves or
Each student will carry a red others, will bypass warnings and be assigned
daily folder home each day with DPS or have a referral written. (Please refer
homework log. Homework to student handbook for any further student
assignments will be written daily disciplinary policies.)
on this log. Please ensure that
your child has completed the Parents can monitor DPS and PRS through the
assignments and sign the database. DPS points can earn Saturday
homework log each day. detention and other severe consequences
according to the Student Handbook.
Classroom rules will be posted and discussed
with students, along with teacher
expectations.
