It is the initial introduction to a full day of school. Second Grade is the time to build on the foundation of skills learned in the first grade. The child develops and expands these skills and learns increased independence. Third Grade students expand upon skills learned in the previous grades. Increased independence and study skills are encouraged.
Third grade believes learning is a dynamic interactive process involving the whole child.
The transition is made from learning to read, to reading to learn. Fourth Grade finds the skills perfected in the third grade are further refined, enabling the students to work at a more independent level. Homework, especially dealing with long term assignments, is an important factor. Fifth Grade is a year in which students continue to work on independent thinking skills and practice decision making skills. Homework at this level is extremely important.