Students are exposed to a variety of writing experiences including timed writing. All students participate in the third grade essay contest in the Spring. Each student is recognized for participation, and top winners are announced at a special program to which parents and friends are invited. Technology is being integrated into third grade in a variety of ways. Students are becoming familiar with different word processing programs to publish their writing.
Students also use computer programs to explore and reinforce skills in all curriculum areas.
Continuation, as well as expansion, of each student's math skills is developed through better understanding and ability to apply math concepts in every day life. All students are exposed to problem solving in a variety of situations, such as collection and interpretation of data, graphing, and the use of manipulatives to build the understanding of math concepts. This is also the introductory year for multiplication and division skills. Science and Social Studies are taught as alternating units. Tests are used in both areas as part of the assessment process.