Encino Park
Elementary School

Second Grade

Second grade is a year in which children grow by leaps and bounds, both physically and academically. Young, emergent readers and mathematicians begin to read and explore numbers for their own pleasure and also to expand their knowledge level and interest base.

Second graders at Encino Park are involved in a wide variety of academic, creative, and social experiences which encourages and supports this growth. They learn how to work as part of a team where each individual is responsible for his/her own actions and learning, as well as supporting that of their peers. Each student is given the opportunity to learn in a variety of ways and at his/her own pace.

For further information about our program, contact the school at 497-6225.

Ms. Judy Murray

Ms. Nancy Leonard

Ms. Kat Villanueva

Ms. Susan Corona

Ms. Becky Luna

Ms. Nancy Oroszi

Ms. Kathryn Loveland

Ms. Melissa Pfeifer

Second Grade Curriculum

Math	Reading, Writing, and Language Arts
Social Studies, Science, and Health	Special Events

Math

Our Math program, as is all our curriculum, is designed to support the TEKS, and provide for many hands-on activities to foster a true understanding of number concepts and patterns, addition and subtraction, geometry, statistics, measurement, and introduce the basic ideas behind multiplication and division.

Reading, Writing, and Language Arts

Our Reading, Writing, and Language Arts program is based on the most recent research available on how children learn. We utilize the Four Block Reading Model. These areas are taught through the use of a variety of literary genres and skill instruction. Students are encouraged to share their understanding and reaction to the material in both oral and written expression. Phonics is a strong part of our program as this is the key to decoding unfamiliar words.

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Social Studies, Science, and Health

Our Social Studies, Science, and Health curriculum are guided by the TEKS. Whenever possible, we enrich these areas with guest speakers or field trips.

Our Science instruction is a combination of hands on interactive activities and grade level appropriate reading materials.

Social Studies lessons are designed to help our students become caring, informed citizens of their communities. We enrich our Social Studies curriculum by using several Core Knowledge Units. These units include: Ancient Greece, Ancient China, Westward Expansion, and the Constitution.

Through Health lessons, students are encouraged to work and play safely, be physically fit, and aware of the dangers of drugs. The Second Step program helps children acquire the skills needed to get along with their peers and do better in school.

Special Events

Guest Speakers - As Available