Third Grade
All instruction is based on District and State Standards
Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)
Reading
District adopted Benchmark Advance Program
Small Group Book Clubs/ Guided Reading
- Reading Logs
- Literature integrated with other themes
- Core Literature-Charlotte’s Web
- Read Aloud
- Reader’s Theater
- Sustained Silent Reading
Writing
- Daily common core writing
- Letter Writing
- Weekly Spelling/ Vocabulary
- Grammar/ Oral language Writing Process, editing/revision
- Word Processing (computer)
Listening and Speaking
- Oral Reading
- Presenting Projects
- Listening Activities
- Poetry Recital
- Sharing
Mathematics
Zearn Math
Grade 3 mathematics is about:
Developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100
Developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1)
Developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area
Describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes
Grade 3 Domains
- Number and Operation in Base Tens
- Operations and Algebraic Thinking
- Number and Operations- Fractions
- Geometry
- Measurement and Data
Science
- School Garden
- TWIG Science
Social Studies
Ca Reflections: Harcourt Brace
Units of Study-
- Physical & Human Geography
- Local Peoples & History
- Local Government & Economy
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music
- Art in Action
PE
Activities for the development of fine and gross motor skills with emphasis on and refinement of: team building skills, organized games, sportsmanship and student participation.
Study Trips / Special Activities
- Chabot Space Center
- Ohlone Presentation/Activities
- Folgers Stables
- Filoli Nature Hike
- Woodside Store
- End of the Year Picnic, Beresford Park
Highlands Elementary School supports a school-wide program based on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
Teachers
Terry Fayer
tfayer@smfc.k12.ca.us
Erin Keating
akeating@smfc.k12.ca.us
Cara Gervang
cgervang@smfc.k12.ca.us
Stephanie Moran
smoran@smfc.k12.ca.us
Shelli Fernandez
sfernandez@smfc.k12.ca.us