SUNLAKE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE

THIRD GRADE
2019-2020 SYLLABUS

Class Objective
This year, our goal is for all students to develop independent higher order thinking skills as well as the ability
to cooperate with others to complete abstract and concrete tasks. Students will increase both depth and
complexity in all content areas. It is the goal of all teachers to challenge each individual student to reach their
full academic potential. Specifically, our grade-level mission is to:

Third Grade will provide opportunities for students to foster independence and growth through the use of
hands-on activities, inquiry-based, and cooperative learning within a supportive environment.

Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing the third grade, students will have a mastery of several different subject-specific
and cross-curricular skills.
I. Curriculum
 Content is aligned to Florida Standards.
 The following strategies will be used in the classroom setting to accommodate differentiated
learning:
i. Tactile activities
ii. Small group instruction
iii. Interaction and discussion with teacher and peers
iv. Integration of literature across the curriculum
v. Technology
 Strategies using manipulatives, graphic displays, and/or visual organizers to develop concepts
for all learners. Use of projects and alternative assessments to have students guide their own
learning
 ESOL strategies are used as part of the everyday classroom routine

Student will cover the following “big ideas” in each subject:

Reading
1. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key
supporting details and ideas.
2. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
3. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.
4. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
5. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
 Math

1. Representing and solving problems involving multiplication and division.

2. Understanding properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and
division.
3. Multiply and divide within 100.
4. Geometric measurement: Understanding concepts of area and relating area to multiplication and to addition
5. Represent and interpret data.

Science
1. The Practice of Science. Inquiry based skills.
2. The role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models.
3. Forms of Energy.
4. Energy Transfer and Transformations.
5. Properties of and Changes in Matter.

Social Studies
1. Getting Information – Importance of identifying, analyzing, and where to gather information.
2. Types of Sources – Primary and secondary sources and how we use them.
3. Our World – Maps.
4. Our Government – Purpose and need for government. Three branches of US government.
5. Our US Constitution

Classroom Management
All teachers will implement PARR expectations. This is a school-wide discipline plan that outlines our
expectations for student behavior at Sunlake Academy.
P.A.R.R. is an acronym for:
 Prepare
 Attitude
 Respect
 Responsibility
Below you will find a reference table that outlines each step of PARR and its corresponding consequence.
STEP
1 Verbal Warning
2 Behavior Notification , Parent Contact
3 Grade Level Appropriate Essay , Behavior Notification , Parent Contact
4 Detention Issued , Behavior Notification , Parent Contact
5 Parent Conference with teacher and administrator
Classroom Economy
The classroom economy is a positive reward behavior system. It is also used to teach the Social Studies Florida
State standards of economics. Students will earn classroom dollars for positive behavior and successful
completion of classroom jobs. Students can then “spend” or “save” their hard earned classroom money in
order to purchase various classroom coupons, activities, or experiences.

Tardy Policy
Students will need to receive a tardy slip from the front office if late. Students who receive more than 3
tardies will receive a detention. This is separate from PARR.

Homework Policy
Practice will be assigned nightly Monday-Thursday. Students are expected to read for 20 minutes a night, as
well as complete 25 minutes of additional practice.
 Students are expected to record practice assignments in their agenda daily.
 If a child has not completed the practice in 45 minutes, please sign the assignment and place a
notation on it indicating to me that the assignment presented some difficulty to the child.
II. Make Up Work
 It is the responsibility of the student to gather all make up work the day they return from an
absence.
 Students will have two days per absence to complete make up work. Failure to do so will result
in no credit for that assignment.
 All tests must be made up within 2 days of their return.

Grading Scale
Students will be assessed in the following areas: classwork, quizzes, projects, tests, and homework. Grades will
be weighted as followed: 35% Tests, 25% Quizzes, 20% Classwork, 15% Projects, 5% Homework.
The grading scale is as follows:
1. A=90-100
2. B=80-89
3. C=70-79
4. D=60-69
5. F=0-59
General Information
 Snack
i. Students will be allowed to have a small, healthy snack each day. This should be brought
from home. Please do not send in snack items that require utensils.
Examples of appropriate snacks: carrot sticks, grapes, banana, crackers, granola
bar, pretzels. No candy.
ii. Students are not allowed to share food.
 Birthdays
 i. Please send an email or a note to me to arrange bringing in a birthday snack for your child.
ii. We would prefer mini cupcakes, cookies, and donuts as a birthday treat. Please do not
send in a whole cake or ice cream.
 Water bottles
iii. Your child is allowed to bring in a water bottle containing water.

Communication

Email is the best way to contact. I will make every effort to respond to any communication within 24 hours. It
is our policy to contact you regularly to share successes and to discuss challenges experienced by your child.

Student agendas are required, a great way to communicate, and will be used as an additional communication
tool.

You can also keep track of the exciting things happening in the classroom by checking our weekly
communication on PowerSchool. This is also where you can access your child’s progress and grades.
PowerSchool is updated weekly.

Please refer to the student handbook for a comprehensive list of policies, rules, and procedures.

aguzzo@sunlakeacademy.org
brattee@sunlakeacademy.org
koconner@ sunlakeacademy.org
(813) 616-5099

Please sign and return this portion of the syllabus:

I have read the 2018-19 syllabus, which includes the classroom discipline plan, and I discussed it with my child.

Print Student Name: ___________________________________________

Parent Signature: ____________________________ Date: ________________________

Student Signature: __________________________ Date: ________________________