Second Grade

Core Subjects & Specials 

In Second Grade, our core subjects are Math, Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Religion, Science and Social Studies.  Our students also have weekly classes in Art, Computer, Library, Music, PE and Spanish. ​
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Students in Second Grade will have a maximum of 20-30 minutes of homework Monday-Thursday.  

Math

Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade learn math using the GO Math! program and curriculum.   Our faculty selected GO Math! after researching several options because the program's ability to deepen understanding of math concepts, develop real world applications and connections, and develop math vocabulary.  Read more about GO Math! here.

Second Grade focuses on four critical areas: extending understanding of base-ten notation; building fluency with addition and subtraction; using standard units of measurement; describing and analyzing shapes.
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Students will memorize addition and subtraction facts up to 20. Timed tests each Friday will assess their mastery in fact fluency.

Reading/Spelling

Our balanced reading instruction in Second Grade uses reading aloud, guided reading and independent reading.  We use trade books, leveled readers and self-selected "just right" books (books your child selects on his/her level).  Grades will be taken from reading response journals, reading logs, book reports and independent reading activities. 

Students start using the Accelerated Reader (AR) program in Second Grade.  Students read at least two AR books and pass the corresponding tests each month.

Second Graders embark on their first true research project at SPCS with the Famous American project.  

Religion

Celebrating our faith is integrated into everything we do at Saint Peter Catholic School. Religion is taught by Mrs. Tulis for 30 minutes Monday through Thursday.  However, all of our teachers keep Jesus at the center of their classroom. 
In Religion Class, Second Grade students will:

• Grow in faith
• Learn stories from the Bible, understand God's laws, serve Jesus and others, learn about the saints, pray the Rosary, and participate in Mass.
• Have 8th grade prayer partners and attend weekly Mass with them

Second Grade is a special time because of the preparation and celebration of First Communion and Reconciliation, which are integrated into the religion curriculum.  All baptized Catholic Second Graders will be eligible to receive these sacraments. 

Beyond the Classroom