As in all of our Lower School grades, our 3rd Grade program embraces the principles of the Responsive Classroom approach to support emotional well-being and social skills. Every classroom begins the day with a Morning Meeting, where students work together to establish class expectations, solve problems, and feel part of a community.
In 3rd Grade, St. Mark’s students begin to receive math and language arts grades which are based on classwork, homework, participation and work habits. Teachers help students make the transition to receiving grades by showing examples of high-quality work, providing rubrics, and meeting with students one-on-one to discuss areas for improvement along the way.