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2nd Grade

Curriculum in the second grade covers Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Religion. All curriculum goals are outlined below:

Reading and Writing:
- Decoding and word recognition
- Vocabulary and concept development
- Understand and read grade-level material
- Use titles, tables and heading to identify information 
- Understand author's purpose and identify facts in text
- Read and respond to grade-level material
- Organize thought process in clear, legible handwriting
- Demonstrate ability to use reference materials 
- Compose narrative writing that exhibits sequencing and story elements
- Write a friendly letter
- Demonstrate ability to use proper grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization and spelling
- Comprehend and organize information delivered orally
- Retell story elements and report on facts and details of various sources of information

Mathematics:
- Understand numbers and their place value in relation to whole numbers up to 1,000
- Estimate, calculate, and solve problems using addition and subtraction of two- and three- digit numbers
- Solve simple multiplication and division problems 
- Understand fractions
- Demonstrate the ability to add and subtract money 
- Estimate numbers in different place values
- Identify and compare units of measurement
- Classify and formulate shapes
- Understand and utilize graphs
- Identify and interpret how linear patterns grow 
- Demonstrate ability to use mathematical tools and solve problems with reasoning

Science:
- Comprehend physical sciences and motion of objects
- Understand the life cycles of plants and animals
- Distinguish the properties and resources of human activity
- Conduct and investigate experiments

Social Studies:
- Differentiate concepts of time
- Demonstrate skill in understanding maps
- Explain government institutions
- Understand basic economic concepts
- Understand the importance of heroic icons of history and how they made a difference

Religion:
- Recognize the presence of Christ and prepare for the First Communion and First Reconciliation
- Identify the three persons of the Trinity and Mary as Jesus' mother
- Understand that God uses the Bible to communicate to us
- Practice acts of kindness, love, forgiveness, and helping those in our community, home, school, and Church as Jesus has demonstrated 
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Miss Christina Locke
2nd Grade Teacher
clocke@visitationschool.org
2nd Grade Website
VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)
 8740 South Emerson Avenue | Los Angeles,  CA 90045      
Phone: 310.645.6620 | Fax: 310.981.4520
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  • About
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • School History
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Principal's Corner
    • School Calendar
    • Summer Camp
    • Contact
    • DE&I
    • PAC >
      • PAC FAQ
  • Admissions
    • School Tours
    • Online Application
    • Why Catholic School?
    • High School Matriculation
  • Academics
    • Curriculum
    • 2022 summer reading
    • 2022 supply list
    • Lower Elementary >
      • Junior Kindergarten
      • Kindergarten
      • 1st Grade
      • 2nd Grade
    • Upper Elementary >
      • 3rd Grade
      • 4th Grade
      • 5th Grade
    • Junior High >
      • English
      • History
      • Mathematics
      • Religion
      • Science
    • All Grades >
      • Art
      • Computers
      • Music
      • Physical Education
      • Spanish
    • SLEs
    • Teacher Webpages
    • Gradelink
    • Enrichment
  • Student Life
    • Clubs >
      • Ambassadors
      • CJSF
      • Student Council
      • Choir
      • Altar Servers
    • After School Care
    • After School Programs
    • STEM Fair
    • LAXCEF Art Show
    • Athletics >
      • Gallery
    • 8th Grade Service Hours
    • Student/Parent Handbook
    • Dress code
  • Parent Involvement
    • PTO >
      • PTO Minutes
      • FUNraisers
    • Families of Visitation
    • Spirit Wear Store
    • Service Hours Forms
  • Support
    • Give to Visitation
    • Community Events >
      • CARNIVAL
      • Movie Nights
      • Food Truck Nights
  • Alumni
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  • Church