Third Grade

The language arts curriculum is designed to refine and reinforce communication skills by integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening. By learning reading strategies, reading comprehension and fluency are strengthened. The reading text and supplemental books are selected for their literary value and provide models for students’ writing assignments. The process of planning, writing, revising, and editing develops skills in research, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and communication.

In math, third graders continue developing the mastery of number sense and its application to mathematical concepts and problem solving. They share their solution strategies with their classmates through a cooperative learning approach. With the help of mathematical thinking stories, manipulatives, and games, students discover their capacity for reasoning, problem solving and conceptual thinking. Drills and exercises develop mastery of skills and encourage a positive attitude toward mathematics. Maps, charts, and graphs further enhance math and thinking skills.

Science concepts introduced earlier are expanded upon in third grade. Studies of soil, rocks, minerals, and matter are complemented with hands-on activities and problem solving opportunities.

Social Studies incorporate a study of geography, Jacksonville history, city government, and more. Research projects give the students opportunities to develop technology and media skills.

Our character education program permeates all aspects of the students’ day. Additional enrichment is provided through participation in resources including in music, Spanish, library, Kingdom Theatre and physical education.