2nd Grade

WCS Mission

To cultivate the ability, intellect, and character of each student.

WCS Vision

The Williamson County Schools is a student-centered, academically enriching district that supports the collaborative educational efforts of students, teachers, staff and community.

Second Grade

Reading
During the year, we will be using a reading textbook as well as supplementing with chapter books and guided reading groups. We have found that the students enjoy a variety of reading materials. Some skills emphasized are vocabulary, comprehension, creative writing, main idea and prediction. Accelerated Reading will be an option for students.

Spelling
Spelling lists will come home on Monday. The list will consist of twenty words. Test will be given each Friday and will include some dictation.

English
English is also connected to the reading series. We will work with parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns; punctuation; and capitalization.

Math
During the year we will work on basic addition and subtraction facts, fractions, geometry, money, time, place value and problem solving. Later in the year we will begin multiplication. A record will be kept of each child's progress on timed math facts which will be given during the week. One good way to help your child is by using flashcards (either purchased or homemade). These are the basic facts that the children will use daily, and memorization now not only makes the children more successful in each grade level, but increases their self-confidence.

Science
The students learn and retain facts when they do hands-on activities. We will be using STC science modules. The first kit, "Life Cycle of the Butterfly", will begin in August. The three other units will be Soils, Balancing and Weighing, and Changes.

Social Studies
The focus in Social Studies will be on maps and globes, communities, government, national symbols and early American history with pioneers and Indians.

WCS Vision: The Williamson County Schools is a student-centered, academically enriching district that supports the collaborative educational efforts of students, teachers, staff and community.

WCS Mission: To cultivate the ability, intellect, and character of each student.

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