Name	Extension	E-Mail Address
Emily Bergman	627	ebergman@southfayette.org
Annette Fauth	616	fauth@southfayette.org
Tyler Geist	692	tgeist@southfayette.org
Carol Kurchena	782	kurchena@southfayette.org
Karalee Nelson	566	nelson@southfayette.org
Patrick Oney	716	poney@southfayette.org
Robert Ruffolo	614	rruffolo@southfayette.org
Robin Sciotto	557	sciotto@southfayette.org
Jenn Sander	591	sander@southfayette.org

 

Curriculum Overview

The second grade program provides students with an opportunity to develop and broaden their basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.

At this grade level, students build on the basics and expand their skills and knowledge through special projects and class assignments.

Students are expected to accomplish the assigned work and be able to demonstrate the basic skills taught in all subject areas.

Subjects taught every day:

• Language Arts with an emphasis on reading, grammar, writing, spelling, and phonics
• Mathematics including problem solving skills

Changes in Matter, Life Cycle of the Butterfly, Dinosaurs, and the Solar System are topics addressed in Science.

Social Studies addresses rules and laws, map skills, past and present, and geography.

Cursive writing is introduced and developed throughout the year.

Special subjects include Art, Music, Arts Alive, Physical Education, and Library.

A Shared Responsibility

If students are to benefit from their school experience, learning becomes a shared responsibility between the student, the parent, and the teacher. The South Fayette Township School District staff has identified key expectations that need to take place if we are to improve student achievement.

Student Expectations

• Complete all homework assignments
• Bring all required materials to class
• Participate in class discussions
• Follow classroom rules
• Respect the rights of others
• Read for fun

Parent Expectations

• Provide a quiet place for the child to do homework or study
• Establish time for homework and review the assignments to see if they are complete
• Read to your child every night
• Communicate with the school on a regular basis

Teacher Expectations

• Prove instruction to meet various learning styles of students
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis
• Provide feedback on assignments
Evaluations

A variety of methods will be used to evaluate each student’s work in the classroom. Several methods include:

• Math quizzes and chapter tests
• Language Arts unit tests
• Day 4 comprehension and vocabulary quizzes
• Grammar and word analysis quizzes
• Rubrics for writing in Language Arts

Language Arts/Reading/Writing

PA Academic Standards
1.1 Learning to Read Independently
1.1.A Identify the purpose and types of text.
1.1.B Preview the text format (title, headings, chapters, and table of contents).
1.1.C Use phonics, word analysis, pictures, and context clues to decode new words.
1.1.E Acquire reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using words.
1.1.G Retell or summarize the major ideas of the text.
1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature.
1.3.A Read various works of literature.
1.3.B Identify literary elements (plot, settings, characters).
1.4 Types of Writing
1.4.A Write a narrative paragraph.
1.4.B Write an informative paragraph.
1.4.C Write a persuasive letter.
1.5 Quality of Writing
1.5.B Organize information in a paragraph.
1.5.D Use descriptive words and action verbs.
1.5.F Spell frequently used words correctly. Use nouns, verbs, pronouns, and adjectives properly.
1.6 Speaking and Listening
1.6.A Listen and ask questions.
1.6.B Listen to a story and retell or summarize the main idea.
1.6.D Display appropriate turn taking behaviors.
1.6.E Present a short report.
1.8 Research
1.8.A Select a topic.
1.8.C Write a report on the selected topic.

Social Studies

• Explain why rules and laws protect us and keep us safe.
• Describe ways we learn about the past.
• Locate specific objects on a map by using the map key.
• Recognize the Earth’s different features.

Mathematics

PA Academic Standards
2.1 Numbers and Number Sentences
2.1.A Count using whole numbers.
2.1.E Count and make change using coins.
2.1.F Apply number patterns.
2.1.G Use objects to count, order and group.
2.1.I Apply place value.
2.1.L Demonstrate basic facts in four operations.
2.2 Computation and Estimation
2.2.A Apply addition and subtraction skills.
2.2.B Solve single and double-digit addition and subtraction problems.
2.2.C Demonstrate the concepts of multiplication.
2.2.D Demonstrate the concepts of division.
2.2.E Use estimation skills to arrive at a conclusion.
2.2.G Explain addition and subtraction algorithms with regrouping.
2.3. Measurement and Estimation
2.3.A Measure different objects.
2.3.B Use standard and non standard units of measurement.
2.3.C Identify elapsed time.
2.3.D Tell time to the half and hour.
2.3.E Determine the appropriate unit of measurement.
2.5. Mathematics Problem Solving
2.6 Data Analysis
2.6.A Gather data using pictures and graphs.
2.6.B Formulate and answer questions based on data shown on a graph.
2.9 Geometry
2.9.A Identify geometric shapes.
2.9.B Build geometric shapes using concrete objects.
2.9.D Describe geometric figures in real life.

Science

• Identify changes in physical systems.
• Recognize stages in the life cycle of the butterfly
• Use elements of scientific inquiry
• Locate and describe the planets in the solar system.