Example of Second Grade Syllabus
Class Syllabus
Course: Second Grade
Instructor:
Classroom: Room
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
Course Objective:
To help students and excel in math, reading, writing, social studies, and science as they master the concepts and skill of the second grade standards. The courses and schedule are designed to emphasize study skills, organization skills, time management, and test skills. It will also provide the students with knowledge and development of skills that teaches the acquisition of group projects and oral presentations.
Instructional Objectives:
At the end of the school year, the successful student will be able to:
1. Master basic math, reading, writing, social studies, and science skills as described in the Second Grade Standards.
2. Apply study skills to everyday classroom situations, tests, class work, and homework.
3. Improve organizational skills in everyday classroom and life situations.
4. Develop the required skills to move onto the third grade.
Instructional Content/Course Outline:
Math
Reading/Writing
Science
Social Studies
Class Schedule:
See Attached Sheet
Methods of Instruction:
The instructor aims to engage the students’ ideas through differentiated learning centers, classroom discussions, think pair share, class work, and student projects, I expect all students to be on time, respectful to adults and peers, focused and ready for class, having projects, homework turned in on time, and to participate in class discussions, and study for tests and quizzes.
Grading Criteria:
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class. If a student is absent, they are responsible for getting the homework from their mailbox in the classroom. Students will be given one day for every day absent to make up missing work.
Classroom Discipline Policy:
My ultimate goal is to help each student achieve his/her maximum potential. Along the way, there are bound to be some bumps in the road. This school year the Academy has adopted three school wide rules: BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL, and BE RESPONSIBLE. (See attached the Academy's Rules and Behavior Expectations) An effective behavior support system is a proactive, positive, skill-building approach for the teaching and learning of successful student behavior.
Every morning, students are placed on green. The goal is to have the students remain on green for the entire day. If the student remains on green, they followed the rules and had an awesome day. Yellow is the next color. This is a warning. If a student’s card is changed to yellow, they need to stop and think about their actions and how their actions are affecting the classroom as a whole. Next comes orange. If the student continues to be disruptive and not follow school procedures, they will be required to complete a “Think Paper” and lose a classroom privilege (loss of recess, time-out, apology letter, etc.). The student will remove themselves from the class activity and fill out the “Think Paper.” Once the paper is complete, I will have a discussion with the student. The “Think Paper” will be signed by me and the student; it then will be sent home for your signature and MUST be returned the following day. Failure to get the “Think Paper” signed will result in further consequences. Then the student will return to the activity. Orange is followed by red. Red results in a phone call home and a loose of classroom privileges (loss of recess, time-out, apology letter, etc.). If the student continues to be disruptive, the student will be sent to the office to speak with administration. Administration will deal with each student accordingly. I am a very firm but very fair teacher. My job is to educate your child. To do so, I require appropriate behavior from the students.
Class Rewards:
Our goal at the Academy is to give incentives for positive behavior. In my classroom, I have developed the following positive incentive system. Whenever a student is does something positive (helping other students, encouraging others, being a good citizen, etc.) they will receive a ticket to put into the raffle bucket. At the end of the week I will pull 5-10 tickets. These students will get to pick a prize out of the Prize Box. In addition to the tickets the students will also receive a “special privilege” (lunch with the teacher, extra free time, etc.) for staying on green for the whole month. Other positive incentives that will be used in my classroom is a Marble Jar, verbal and written praise, stickers, and any thing else that will reward students.
Class Rules:
Students will be responsible, respectful, work hard, be cooperative, be friendly, and be safe.
Course: Second Grade
Instructor:
Classroom: Room
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
Course Objective:
To help students and excel in math, reading, writing, social studies, and science as they master the concepts and skill of the second grade standards. The courses and schedule are designed to emphasize study skills, organization skills, time management, and test skills. It will also provide the students with knowledge and development of skills that teaches the acquisition of group projects and oral presentations.
Instructional Objectives:
At the end of the school year, the successful student will be able to:
1. Master basic math, reading, writing, social studies, and science skills as described in the Second Grade Standards.
2. Apply study skills to everyday classroom situations, tests, class work, and homework.
3. Improve organizational skills in everyday classroom and life situations.
4. Develop the required skills to move onto the third grade.
Instructional Content/Course Outline:
Math
- Count, write, and order whole numbers
- Understand place value
- Add and subtract whole numbers
- Understand meaning of multiplication and division
- Work with unit fractions
- Measure, add, and subtract length
- Understand the concept of area
- Tell time and solve time problems
- Record, add and subtract money
- Read thermometers
- Solve measurement problems
- Identify and describe shapes
- Use coordinate systems
- Create, interpret, and solve problems involving pictograph
Reading/Writing
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Word Recognition
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Narrative Text
- Informational Text
- Comprehension
- Metacognition
- Critical Standards
- Reading Attitude
- Writing Genre
- Writing Process
- Personal Style
- Grammar and Usage
- Spelling
- Handwriting
- Writing Attitude
- Speaking
- Listening and Reviewing
Science
- Inquiry Process
- Inquiry Analysis and Communication
- Reflection and Social Implications
- Properties of Matter
- Organizations of Living Things
- Heredity
- Solid Earth
- Fluid Earth
Social Studies
- Living and Working Together in Communities
- The World in Spatial Terms
- Places and Regions
- Human Systems
- Environment and Society
- Purposes of Government
- Values and Principles of American Democracy
- Structure and Functions of Government
- Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy
- Market Economy
- Identifying and Analyzing Public Issues
- Persuasive Communication About a Public Issue
- Citizen Involvement
Class Schedule:
See Attached Sheet
Methods of Instruction:
The instructor aims to engage the students’ ideas through differentiated learning centers, classroom discussions, think pair share, class work, and student projects, I expect all students to be on time, respectful to adults and peers, focused and ready for class, having projects, homework turned in on time, and to participate in class discussions, and study for tests and quizzes.
Grading Criteria:
- Assessments (projects, informal and formal assessments, etc.)
- Class work
- Homework
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class. If a student is absent, they are responsible for getting the homework from their mailbox in the classroom. Students will be given one day for every day absent to make up missing work.
Classroom Discipline Policy:
My ultimate goal is to help each student achieve his/her maximum potential. Along the way, there are bound to be some bumps in the road. This school year the Academy has adopted three school wide rules: BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL, and BE RESPONSIBLE. (See attached the Academy's Rules and Behavior Expectations) An effective behavior support system is a proactive, positive, skill-building approach for the teaching and learning of successful student behavior.
Every morning, students are placed on green. The goal is to have the students remain on green for the entire day. If the student remains on green, they followed the rules and had an awesome day. Yellow is the next color. This is a warning. If a student’s card is changed to yellow, they need to stop and think about their actions and how their actions are affecting the classroom as a whole. Next comes orange. If the student continues to be disruptive and not follow school procedures, they will be required to complete a “Think Paper” and lose a classroom privilege (loss of recess, time-out, apology letter, etc.). The student will remove themselves from the class activity and fill out the “Think Paper.” Once the paper is complete, I will have a discussion with the student. The “Think Paper” will be signed by me and the student; it then will be sent home for your signature and MUST be returned the following day. Failure to get the “Think Paper” signed will result in further consequences. Then the student will return to the activity. Orange is followed by red. Red results in a phone call home and a loose of classroom privileges (loss of recess, time-out, apology letter, etc.). If the student continues to be disruptive, the student will be sent to the office to speak with administration. Administration will deal with each student accordingly. I am a very firm but very fair teacher. My job is to educate your child. To do so, I require appropriate behavior from the students.
Class Rewards:
Our goal at the Academy is to give incentives for positive behavior. In my classroom, I have developed the following positive incentive system. Whenever a student is does something positive (helping other students, encouraging others, being a good citizen, etc.) they will receive a ticket to put into the raffle bucket. At the end of the week I will pull 5-10 tickets. These students will get to pick a prize out of the Prize Box. In addition to the tickets the students will also receive a “special privilege” (lunch with the teacher, extra free time, etc.) for staying on green for the whole month. Other positive incentives that will be used in my classroom is a Marble Jar, verbal and written praise, stickers, and any thing else that will reward students.
Class Rules:
Students will be responsible, respectful, work hard, be cooperative, be friendly, and be safe.