3rd & 4th Grade

Students coming up to 3rd or 4th will be temporarily placed into 3rd, 3rd/4th split, or 4th grade class until the second week of school. The teachers will analyze the MAP data from the first week of school to permanently place students into the appropriately leveled class that will meet their needs the best. The starred items on the school supply lists are common supplies that each class will use and should be brought in the first week of school. The unstarred items will be specific to each teacher’s class and should be brought in the second week of school once you know your child’s placement. 

3rd grade will be taught by Mr Campbell. This class will have 7 OSIs and 3 VOSIs (Virtual OSIs) for the year and will have a lesson in each subject to support the learning with those experiences. Students will have reading, language usage, and math each day. Social studies and science will be alternated each day. Students will have recess, lunch, and PE each day. Students will be transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn this year. Mr Campbell has been teaching for 25 years in mostly elementary grades. He has been teaching at 21st Century Public Academy for 14 years. He uses a combination of whole group, small group, and individual instruction to help meet the needs of his students.

3rd/4th grade split will be taught by Mrs. Cavit. This class will have 7 OSIs and 3 VOSIs (Virtual OSIs) for the year. Each subject has a lesson to support the learning from those experiences. Each day students will have reading, language usage, and math. Social studies and science will be alternated each day. Students will also have recess, lunch, and PE each day. Mrs. Cavit has been teaching for 3 years. This will be her second year at 21st Century. She uses a combination of whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to meet the needs of students.

4th grade: Welcome to fourth grade! Students will learn responsibility, organization, time management, teamwork, and collaboration. All while fostering their imagination and creativity!

In Language Arts, students will explore many books from various genres to expand their vocabulary and fluency; but above all else, their love of reading! Students will also be making the shift from learning to read, to reading to learn. To support this we will be reading many nonfiction and informative texts as well. Students will learn to strengthen their writing skills through grammar, creative writing, and short essays.

In Social Studies, students will explore the regions of the United States, including its many landforms and states and capitals. Students will become familiar with United States economics and civics, including rules and laws, and rights and responsibilities. We will also learn about our home in New Mexico history! We will work to deepen our understanding of our local environment by visiting museums and landforms in New Mexico. Students will learn about map skills and create their own maps.

In Math, students will explore a variety of strategies to solve real world problems using different methods. They will be able to share their strategies, ideas, and methods with their peers, understanding that everyone thinks differently and that there is more than one way to any solution. They will explore algebraic thinking, base 10 numbers and operations, fractions, measurement and data, and geometry. Mathematics is the language of numbers!

In Science, students will use the scientific method to observe, collect, record, analyze, predict, interpret, and determine reasonableness of data. In Physical Science they will do hands-on activities working with structure and properties of matter. In life science, they will investigate ecosystems and show their understanding of living things and the interdependence of living things and their environments. In the area of Earth and Space Science, they will explore the earth’s history, understanding the structure of Earth, the solar system, and the universe.

Goals for fourth grade:

To have a safe, fun, and exciting learning experience.
To grow as independent learners and as humans.
To make new friends and discover new interests.
To have the tools to progress to 5th grade and beyond.