Grade 2 Classroom » 2nd Grade Syllabus
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2nd Grade Syllabus
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Second Grade Syllabus 2009– 2010 Mrs. Anne Skelly Content Areas In Religion, students will prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Other topics will include: We gather as Believers; We ask God’s Forgiveness; We celebrate the Word of God; We Celebrate the Gift of the Eucharist; and We go in Peace. Students will discuss the liturgical seasons, holydays, and various Bible stories. In Integrated Language Arts, students will learn through the study of literature. Phonic and comprehension skills will be drawn from the various stories in the grade level reading series and through additional materials. Starting in October, all students will be required to read each month a minimum of 4 second grade level books containing 50 or more pages. This assignment counts as a quiz grade (4 books = O(outstanding), 3 books =G(Good), 2 books = S (satisfactory), 1 or 0 books = N (Needs improvement). A list of the books must include the title, number of pages and be signed by the parent. The students will learn the rules of grammar and punctuation. The students will develop and refine their writing skills through the various stages of the writing process as well as their spelling skills through phonetic and spelling patterns. In Mathematics, students will continue learning one, two and three-digit addition/subtraction with and without regrouping, measurement, time, problem-solving strategies, fractions, graphing, basic multiplication/division, place value, probability and numeration. In Science, students will study plants, weather, dinosaurs, fossils, heat, light and sound, forces and machines, forces and magnets, animals, rocks, the human body, rainforests, ecology and recycling. The students will perform experiments and prepare age-appropriate lab reports. In Social Studies, students will discuss how we belong to many groups, where we live, people who made history, working together as a community, being a good citizen, our neighbors near and far, and holiday celebrations. The history of the Catholic Church as well as issues surrounding the Holocaust will be discussed as part of the Social Studies curriculum. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum in accordance with our Acceptable Use Policy. Students have supervised filtered access to software installed on the school's local area network (LAN) as well as to resources available via the Internet. Students will learn basic Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel skills while completing projects for all content areas. Assessment Trimester grades will be calculated on a weighted average of tests/projects 30%, classwork 35%, quizzes 20%, and homework 15%. For Second Grade students, the marking code consists of a set of performance indicators specific to these grade levels as follows: (O) Progress is Outstanding - Student comprehends and consistently and independently applies grade level concepts, skills and strategies. (G) Progress is Good - Student comprehends and is beginning to apply grade level concepts, skills and strategies. (S) Progress is Satisfactory - Student is just beginning comprehending grade level concepts, skills and strategies. (N) Progress is Needed - Student has difficulty comprehending grade level concepts, skills and strategies. Missing, late, or incomplete assignments, and reports/projects will be accepted one day late and reduced to a starting grade of S-Satisfactory. In the 3rd marking period, no late work will be accepted unless due to an absence. Class work missed due to absence is to be completed and returned within three school days. If you wish to pick up work for your child when absent, please the office to request assignments before lunch. Parents/guardians are notified of missing, late, or incomplete assignments on the interim progress reports and as otherwise warranted throughout the trimester. Assignment pads are required for all students. Homework assignments are available on our school website at www.sacred-heart-school.org for your convenience. Academic Honesty Any student suspected of or caught cheating or assisting any other student in cheating, will be liable to a reduction in grade to a maximum of zero credit. Whenever the work submitted by a student is clearly that of the parent, whether in whole or in part, the teacher may assign zero credit to the assignment. Parents should be aware that assignments are specifically designed to assess the student's ability to complete the task without undue assistance. Classroom Rules Students are expected to abide by the school's disciplinary and uniform policies. All students are asked to be in school on time and ready to start work when the bell rings for morning prayers at 7:50. All students are highly encouraged to ask questions and participate in classroom discussions. All communication in our classroom is expected to be respectful and supportive. Each student should always do their best and be proud of their accomplishments. All students will be treated with courtesy and respect by their teacher and fellow classmates. The hands-off policy is in effect at all times. At no time may students strike or otherwise harm other students, even in play. Students should be prepared for each class subject and have all textbooks and in class each day. Consequences and Rewards Classroom rules will be enforced, whenever possible, using positive reinforcement. Individual students will earn special privileges and activities. We will also work together as a classroom community to earn group rewards such as free time and special games. Occasionally inappropriate or disruptive behavior will need to be addressed further. Consequences breaking classroom rules are as follows: 1. Warning 2. Five-minute recess time-out 3. Recess detention (parent is notified) 4. Referral to Principal-after school detention The hands-off policy is strictly enforced. Any student violating this policy, regardless of motivation, will receive automatic recess or after school detention. Requests for Conferences Parents may e-mail teachers directly through the Sacred Heart School website for an update on their son/daughter's academic progress, for information on homework assignments, or to request a conference. Parents will receive a response within 2 school days provided e-mail is received before 2:00pm. Matters requiring immediate attention should be addressed through a phone call. Conferences are only available by appointment from 2:30pm-3:00pm.
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