Second Grade Curriculum

The second grade child is becoming a more independent learner. They are developing skills to help them make choices and take responsibility for their own learning. Our goal is to meet the developmental, academic, social, and spiritual needs of our students. City Tree Christian School has adopted grade level standards in each subject area. The teachers at City Tree use a multifaceted approach in an effort to reach all children with various learning styles. Below you will find a summary of the main second grade curriculum materials we use as well as special school-wide activities which enhance our students' learning experiences..

Language Arts:

• ABeka Reading Program - Phonics based curriculum
• ABeka Spelling Program
• Journal writing
• Cursive Hand-writing - ABeka
• Weekly visits to the school library
• Association of Christian Schools International's Speech Meet (biannually)

Math:

• ABeka Math Program and Student Workbook
• ABeka speed drills of basic addition and subtraction facts

Science:

• Foss Science Kits: Inquiry-based collaborative learning program
• Christian Schools International Science program
• School-wide Science Fair - using the scientific method, younger students participate through class projects and older students submit their own individual projects

Social Studies:

• McMillan/McGraw-Hill Social Studies Program- "People and Places"
• School-wide Multicultural Fair - each classroom does an in-depth study of a particular culture and then opens their doors to share their knowledge with others.

Christian Education:

• Association of Christian Schools International Program - "God and My Actions"
• Chapel - each Friday 10:35 - 11:10am
• Memory Verse Program - an optional program where students memorize verses related to chapel lessons
• Bible reading, prayer, and devotions

Physical Education:

• SPARK Program (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids) - a daily physical education program
• Climbing Wall activities
• Health Fitness Program and testing
• Physical Education in the park - a weekly trip for special activities

Technology:

• Students visit the computer lab four days a week
• Skills taught include: keyboarding, word processing and Internet activities.
• Skills practiced include: language arts and math

Art:

• Elements of art emphasis: Line
• Art using various mediums
• Field trip to the San Diego Museum of Art

Spanish:

• Specialist meets with students two days a week
• Basic vocabulary, building on previous years experience (food, sports, body parts, weather) 
• Conversation Practice
• Spanish songs and games
• Cultural Education

Music:

• Specialist meets with students two days a week
• Singing
• Movement (emphasis on creative movement to music)
• Orff Intruments
• Multicultural instruments and songs
• Basic music theory and note reading
• Music appreciation (composers, classics, basic music theory and instruments)
• School-wide Christmas and Spring Programs

School Sponsored Extra Curicular Activities:

• Choir, practice two days a week after school
• Book-of-the-Month Club