Staff
Teachers:
Sonia Costa, 617.349.6530 x1241
Debra Pierce, 617.349.6530 x1221
Assistant: Robyn Knych
Objectives
Our
third grade curriculum is very rewarding, comprehensive and
challenging. We will provide students with positive learning experiences
while encouraging each individual to reach the fullest potential as an
independent learner. The curriculum is comprised of the Cambridge Public
Schools Curriculum Frameworks, along with the Frameworks from the
Massachusetts Department of Education. The Reading and Writing Program
based on the Literacy Collaborative model. The following is a brief
outline of what you can expect your child to be studying this year.
Testing
Writing/reading
journals will be used as an ongoing assessment, Weekly word study,
Cambridge Public School periodic assessments in reading and math, weekly
math facts test, and the MCAS testing in both reading and math in the
spring.
Grading
Third grade has three grading categories using G-good, S-satisfactory and I-improvement needed.