The transition from second grade to third grade can be tricky.
Students sometimes need extra support with some of the school routines that
they encounter in the third grade. I feel it is important that parents
understand some of the goals I will be guiding their children toward this
year.
Responsibility: Students are expected to have duties within the
classroom to help our class run smoothly. Each week students check the "Help
Wanted" board to see what their job will be. By being active helpers in the
running of the class, I hope students will understand that we must all work
together to succeed as a group.
Accountability: Students will be accountable for their assignments.
Each student has been given an agenda and all homework is announced, written
on the board and students are given time to copy their assignments into their
notebooks. There is an expectation that homework and other assignments will be
completed and turned in on time. Working to establish this habit now will help
students throughout their school careers.
Compatibility: Students are encouraged to develop working
relationships with all of their classmates. They will be grouped during
various activities with different classmates to learn how to work
cooperatively with everyone, not just their close friends. Students are also
encouraged to solve any difficulties they may have with classmates through the
art of discussion and compromise.
