www.spellingcity.com is a great site to practice spelling

2^nd GRADE EXPECTATIONS

·           Pay attention and participate in class.

·           Raise hand to ask questions if something is not understood.

·           Answer comprehension questions in complete sentences (orally and written). 

·           Read daily!  Students should be reading on Level M or higher by the end of second grade. 

·           Correct spelling of frequently used words, words on the Word Wall, 200 high frequency words, and words found in the Word Books.  Word Books are stored in the desks.  Points are taken off for incorrect spelling. 

·           Memorization of addition and subtraction facts through 18, using flash cards, computer games, timed tests, etc. 

·           Mastery of reading and spelling 200 high frequency words.

·           Complete Reading Response Journal, get parent to initial it, and return Reading Response Journal to school daily.

·           Write homework in agenda, take agenda home and back to school daily, get parent signature.

·           Neat, legible handwriting.  Points will be taken off for incorrect letter and number formation.

STORY WRITING GUIDELINES

·           Stories should contain a clear beginning, middle, and ending.

·           Include details and transition words (ex;  later, all of a sudden, just as, afterwards, finally, etc.)

·           Use capital letters and punctuation marks correctly.

·           Spell 200 high frequency words correctly.

·           Use correct grammar.

·           The rubric for scoring of second grade writing can be found at

      http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/eled/Handouts/WritingRubirc/k-2WritingRubric.pdf

Second grade students should be at the Early Independent Level on the rubric by the end of the year. 

Encourage your child to speak in complete sentences.  This will help improve his or her writing skills.

HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS

          All first grade students are required to recognize when reading and correctly spell the first 100 words.  Second grade students are required to recognize when reading and correctly spell all 200 words in their daily writing.  Please help your child to learn these words as part of his/her study time. Your child will be assessed on these words each quarter. This list can be found at:

http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/eled/Handouts/2Broch.pdf

THURSDAY FOLDERS

  Please have your child correct the mistakes on the Thursday Folder work, to better reinforce the skills taught.  This is an excellent way for you to help your child at home. 

CONFERENCES and RTI

Our instructional day is to be honored from 8:30 to 3:00.  We will have a first quarter report card conference.  If you require a conference before then, please send a note in the agenda, email me (andersdl@rss.k12.nc.us), or you may call (704 279-3195) and I will respond as soon as possible to schedule a time convenient for both of us.  If your child is in Tier 2, 3, or 4 of RtI (Responsiveness to Instruction), we will schedule a conference with Mrs. McCall at the beginning of November.  If your child is starting Tier 1 of RtI we will have a phone conference.  More information about RtI can be found at http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/EC/RTI/Default.html

ENHANCEMENTS

Our enhancement schedule is:      

Wed 8:45 – 9:00  Guidance  Mrs. McCall   7 x a year Wednesday    12:45-1:15   P.E.              Mrs. Earnhardt Thursday        12:45-1:15   Art               Mr.  Smith Friday            12:45-1:15   Music.           Mrs. Shue Recess          11:00-11:30

Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Students must wear tennis shoes in order to participate safely in P.E and recess.  Media instruction with Mrs. Moyes and Computer instruction with Mrs. Anderson will be a flexible schedule.  

If you have any items we can use for prizes or rewards in our Treasure Box, we would greatly appreciate them.  Thank you for the donations you make to our classroom.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

TIMED MATH TESTS

Timed math tests will be given on addition and subtraction facts.  Your child will progress through the timed tests at his or her own rate.  Two scores of 100% will be expected before moving to the next fact level.  Each child is expected to correctly answer 18 facts in one minute.  When we do Math Facts in a Flash in the computer lab the children must correctly answer 40 facts in two minutes to move to the next level.  Your child must memorize all the facts.  We will add to and subtract from 999 this year.

GRADES

          This is the first year that your child will earn grades.  The evaluation key in second grade is:

93% - 100%          A        excellent achievement

85% - 92%            B        good achievemen

77% - 84%            C        average achievemen

70% - 76%            D       below grade level         (At Risk)

69% and lower       F       well below grade level   (At Risk)

Second grade report cards reflect the earned letter grades in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.   Progress Reports are S-Satisfactory, N- Needs Improvement, and U- Unsatisfactory.

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