Primary School Profile Grades 3 – 4
The Primary School Program focuses on building strong literacy skills in reading, written and oral communication, language arts, and math. In a safe and caring learning environment students are prepared for success in their middle and high school journeys. Students apply these literacy skills to learning about social studies and science.
- The CAM Academy Primary School Program consists of two third-grade classrooms and two fourth-grade classrooms.
- Class sizes vary between 24 – 26 students per teacher.
- Students see both grade-level classroom teachers for academic instruction.
- Classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science.
- Wednesday is called an “off-site learning day” and is used to support the home component of the program.
- In addition to classroom instruction, students will have assignments associated with the classroom instruction and the independent learning contracts for health/fitness and visual/performing arts that they work on each week at home. This home component requires consistent parent participation and support.
Characteristics of a CAM Academy Primary School Student
- Enjoys going to school
- Enjoys being engaged in learning
- Works well with peers and adults
- Is able to listen and follow directions
- Is willing to make an effort in learning new things
- Has an “I will try” approach
- Is teachable in both academics and character development
Parent Commitments
- Provide reliable and on-time transportation to and from CAM Academy
- Assure your student has a consistent daily attendance
- Volunteer your time in the classroom or in supporting activities of the school
- Attend teacher conferences (as needed) and quarterly parent group meetings
- Partner with the teacher to support and implement your student’s written student learning plan
- Assure your student comes to school prepared for each day with needed materials organized, assignments completed, lunch packed, or money to purchase lunch items
- Stay informed on school issues by reading daily, weekly and monthly communications
- Provide a home environment that extends and connects classroom learning