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Reading
The Harcourt Trophies reading materials are used in all classrooms. Regardless of reading ability, all students read a common
story each week. Using shared reading, partner reading, choral reading, and the book on tape ensures that all students comprehend
the text. Phonics, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing strategies are presented in a whole group setting. Weekly
tests assess vocabulary and reading comprehension. Periodic phonics, vocabulary, and fluency checks reflect student growth.
In addition, students are placed into small guided reading groups according to reading ability level. Text appropriate
books and materials are provided to further enhance student success and enjoyment.
Harcourt Reading Website
Spelling
Fifteen words are introduced at the beginning of each week. Ten words have a common phonetic pattern, two words are
review from the previous week, and the last three are high frequency words. On Tuesday the words are reinforced and on Wednesday
the students take their first spelling test. If the students receive 100% on this test they do NOT have to retake the test
on Friday.
Specials Schedule
Day 1 PE
Day 2 Music & Guidance
Day 3 Art
Day 4 PE
Day 5 Music & Library
Day 6 Art
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Second Grade Progress Report The second graders are on Trimesters and families will receive a progress report 3 times a school
year. Second Graders do NOT receive "grades". The children receive a 1, 2, 3, or NA, on their progress
report. This is how the 1, 2, 3, and NA breaks down, (NA = Not Applicable-haven't taught the skill)
1 = 90-100% 2 = 70-89% 3 = 69% & below Reading Fluency looks like this: 1 = 100 Correct words per minute or higher 2 = 70-99 Correct words
per minute 3 = 69 & lower correct words per minute Basic Addition and Subtraction
Facts breaks down like this: 1 = 85-100 correct problems 2 = 55-84 correct problems 3 = 54 & below correct
problems
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Science
Second Grade Science is divided into 3 parts. Life Science consists of learning about plants, animals, and habitats. The second part is Earth Science in which the students study land, water, our resources, weather, earth, and space. The last
unit of study is Physical Science. Examining matter, changes in matter, motion,
and energy are the topics covered in this third part. The science curriculum has many inquiry-based activities, follows
a nice K-6 scope & sequence, and correlates to the national standards.
Macmillan McGraw-Hill Science Web Site
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Math
There are six units in the Harcourt Math curriculum: Numbers and Operations, 2-Digit Addition and Subtraction, Money, Time,
and Data, Geometry and Patterns, Measurement and Fractions, and Exploring Greater Numbers and Operations. Use of various
manipulatives helps to guide instruction.
Student mastery of basic addition and subtraction facts is essential.
Harcourt Math Website
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