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Christina Richey

Christina Richey

3rd Grade ELAR & Social Studies

christina.richey@pettusisd.com

(361) 375-2296 ext. 163

The best way to contact me is through Parent Square or email.

Hello! I’m Ms. Richey, and I’m excited to welcome you to 3rd Grade ELAR and Social Studies. This is my seventh year teaching, and I truly enjoy helping students explore the world around them through learning.

 

About Me:

 

I was born and raised right here in Bee County and graduated from high school in Beeville. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Texas A&M University–Kingsville, and later received my teaching certification while working at Pettus ISD.

I began my teaching career in Early Childhood, spending four years in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. I’m now in my third year teaching 3rd Grade and have truly enjoyed the journey.

I have a passion for learning and discovery—whether it’s through reading, creating, or exploring new places. I believe that learning can happen anywhere and at any time. As a teacher I hope to inspire my students to stay curious, explore the world around them, and find joy in learning something new every day.

 

Schedule

3.2 Class/Student Schedule

Refering to where my homeroom students are throughout the day.

8:00-8:45 ELAR

8:45-9:30 P.E.

9:30-9:55 ELAR

9:55-11:05 Math

11:05-11:35 Lunch

11:35-12:15 ELAR

12:15-1:00 Specials

1:00-1:35 Social Studies

1:35-2:45 Science

2:45-3:30 WIN Time

Richey Daily Schedule

Refering to where I am throughout the day.

8:00-8:45 3.2 ELAR

8:45-9:30 P.E. (Conference Time)

9:30-9:55 3.2 ELAR

9:55-11:05 3.1 ELAR

11:05-11:35 Lunch

11:35-12:15 3.2 ELAR

12:15-1:00 Specials

1:00-1:35 3.2 Social Studies

1:35-2:15 3.1 ELAR

2:15-2:45 3.1 Social Studies

2:45-3:30 WIN Time

Class Information

  • Pettus ISD

    Pettus Elementary Instructional Plan and Course Overview

    Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten 

    • Achievement or progress shall be reported as Still Developing and Developed 

    Grades 1 - 5: 

    • A minimum of three major grades and fifteen daily grades per subject, per grading period will be 

    required with two grades being entered per week, per subject. 

    • Semester grades are based upon an average of the two nine week’s grades in the semester. The two semesters (Fall and Spring) are averaged at the end of the year to determine the final grade. 

    *See Pettus ISD Student Handbook for additional information regarding:  late work/make up work/re-do assignments.

    Course:

    English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) - 3rd Grade

    Teacher Information:

    Teacher: C. Richey

    Conference Period: 8:45-9:30

    Contact Information: Parent Square, Email: christina.richey@pettusisd.com, Phone: (361) 375-2296 Ext. 163

    Tutorial Hours: 2:45-3:15

    Campus Policies:

    * Reteach and correction will not exceed a maximum grade of 70.

    * The highest grade of either the original assessment or the corrected assignment will be taken but will not exceed a 70. 

    * Students will have five school days from the date the assignment was returned to the student to correct any failing grade. The student will have only one opportunity to correct any failing assignment. 

    Units Covered:

    • Unit 1: Classic Tales
    • Unit 2: Scales, Feathers, and Fur
    • Unit 3: The Human Body
    • Unit 4: Ancient Rome
    • Unit 5: Flash, Bang, Boom! Exploring Light and Sound
    • Unit 6: Astronomy
    • Unit 7: Native American Regions and Cultures
    • Unit 8: Early Explorations of North America
    • Unit 9: Colonial America
    • Unit 10: All That Jazz

    Assessments:

    Bluebonnet Learning - Unit Assessments

    Sirius

    IXL Placement Test

    MAPS Testing

    Texts/Resources Used:

    Bluebonnet Learning

    Sirius

    IXL

  • Pettus ISD

    Pettus Elementary Instructional Plan and Course Overview

    Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten 

    • Achievement or progress shall be reported as Still Developing and Developed 

    Grades 1 - 5: 

    • A minimum of three major grades and fifteen daily grades per subject, per grading period will be 

    required with two grades being entered per week, per subject. 

    • Semester grades are based upon an average of the two nine week’s grades in the semester. The two semesters (Fall and Spring) are averaged at the end of the year to determine the final grade. 

    *See Pettus ISD Student Handbook for additional information regarding:  late work/make up work/re-do assignments.

    Course:

    Social Studies -3rd Grade

    Teacher Information:

    Teacher: C. Richey

    Conference Period: 8:45-9:30

    Contact Information: Parent Square, Email: christina.richey@pettusisd.com, Phone: (361) 375-2296 Ext. 163

    Tutorial Hours: 2:45-3:15

    Campus Policies:

    * Reteach and correction will not exceed a maximum grade of 70.

    * The highest grade of either the original assessment or the corrected assignment will be taken but will not exceed a 70. 

    * Students will have five school days from the date the assignment was returned to the student to correct any failing grade. The student will have only one opportunity to correct any failing assignment. 

    Units Covered:

    • Unit 1: Community
    • Unit 2: Government & Citizenship
    • Unit 3: Geography
    • Unit 4: Culture
    • Unit 5: Economics
    • Unit 6: History

    Assessments:

    Unit Assessments 

    IXL Placement Test

    MAPS Testing

    Texts/Resources Used:

    Studies Weekly

    IXL

  • Pettus Elementary Grading Policy for 3rd, 4th, & 5th

    2025-2026

     

    Grades will be in two categories:

    Major Tests and Major Assignments:    60% of grade

    • Minimum of three major grades per each 9 weeks grading period (one every three weeks)
    • If a student fails a major assignment, the student will be allowed one attempt to redo the assignment, with the highest grade possible being a 70.

    Daily Work and Weekly Tests:      40% of grade

    • Minimum of fifteen daily assignments per each 9 weeks grading period
    • 2 grades per week, per subject, per number of weeks in each grading period
    • Daily grades are not eligible for resubmission or a grade change.
    • Grades will be put into Ascender by noon on the following Monday. 

    Missing Assignments and Tests:

    • Missing assignments and missing tests will be marked with an “M” in Ascender, which means a zero will be assigned.

    After five days, if the assignment or test is still missing, the grade becomes a permanent zero, and is not eligible for make-up.