Policies
Accelerated Reader
All third graders are expected to take Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes at school to track their reading progress. All students should work towards achieving his/her Accelerated Reader point goal, set by your child’s homeroom teacher. The first trimester point goal will be announced soon.
Math Facts
All third graders are expected to memorize the basic addition and subtractions facts in the first trimester. By the end of the third grade all students should also have memorized the basic multiplication and division facts. Nightly practice at home is recommended.
Homework Policy
The third grade team has worked to create a cohesive homework policy that will be implemented across the grade level. District policy states that nightly homework for the average third grader should take approximately 35 minutes each night. At the third grade level, we have determined that this time would be most effectively spent on weekly assigned review sheets, learning basic math facts, and independent reading. Students are also encouraged to complete the optional monthly math projects.
As always, communication with your child’s teacher is encouraged if there are issues or questions regarding homework.
Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to follow the Bel Aire School rules at all times. Please review the school’s Citizenship Handbook at rusdhandbooks.weebly.com for more information.
Rewards
Students give, or are given, positive affirmations when they make good choices, demonstrate expected behaviors, and model the Scholarly Attributes. Affirmations may be “Caught Being Good” stickers or other classroom recognition. Students’ intrinsic motivation is developed and encouraged.
Consequences
Consequences for unexpected behavior or choices depend on the severity of the incident and are as follows: Minor offenses (ex: disrupting classroom activities or off-task): Student is given a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student is given an additional warning. If the behavior still continues, the student receives a STOP form and the parent is notified. Major offenses (ex: teasing, bullying, or any other malicious, intentionally harmful or dangerous activity): immediate CITATION and parent notification. NOTE: The third STOP in one trimester equals a CITATION. All CITATIONS will result in a loss of privileges, including, but not limited to multiple lunch recesses, field trips, school assemblies, and classroom parties. The teacher and/or principal determine each privilege. Please carefully review the school’s handbook.
All third graders are expected to take Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes at school to track their reading progress. All students should work towards achieving his/her Accelerated Reader point goal, set by your child’s homeroom teacher. The first trimester point goal will be announced soon.
Math Facts
All third graders are expected to memorize the basic addition and subtractions facts in the first trimester. By the end of the third grade all students should also have memorized the basic multiplication and division facts. Nightly practice at home is recommended.
Homework Policy
The third grade team has worked to create a cohesive homework policy that will be implemented across the grade level. District policy states that nightly homework for the average third grader should take approximately 35 minutes each night. At the third grade level, we have determined that this time would be most effectively spent on weekly assigned review sheets, learning basic math facts, and independent reading. Students are also encouraged to complete the optional monthly math projects.
As always, communication with your child’s teacher is encouraged if there are issues or questions regarding homework.
Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to follow the Bel Aire School rules at all times. Please review the school’s Citizenship Handbook at rusdhandbooks.weebly.com for more information.
Rewards
Students give, or are given, positive affirmations when they make good choices, demonstrate expected behaviors, and model the Scholarly Attributes. Affirmations may be “Caught Being Good” stickers or other classroom recognition. Students’ intrinsic motivation is developed and encouraged.
Consequences
Consequences for unexpected behavior or choices depend on the severity of the incident and are as follows: Minor offenses (ex: disrupting classroom activities or off-task): Student is given a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student is given an additional warning. If the behavior still continues, the student receives a STOP form and the parent is notified. Major offenses (ex: teasing, bullying, or any other malicious, intentionally harmful or dangerous activity): immediate CITATION and parent notification. NOTE: The third STOP in one trimester equals a CITATION. All CITATIONS will result in a loss of privileges, including, but not limited to multiple lunch recesses, field trips, school assemblies, and classroom parties. The teacher and/or principal determine each privilege. Please carefully review the school’s handbook.