2024-2025 School Year
2nd Grade SPT
Students meet for a full school year, with 12 co-op weeks in the fall and 12 weeks in the spring. The 2nd grade class is taught with one 2nd grade teacher who teaches Science and another 2nd grade teacher who teaches Social Studies. Class sections are assigned one of those teachers as their homeroom teacher as well. Additionally, the 2nd grade classes go to music with the respective teacher for that time. The students enjoy recess twice a day at either the playground or the gym. Parents must pack snack and lunch for their student. Children in 2nd grade will not be assigned homework, except for an occasional oral presentation requirement. Formal grades are not given in 2nd grade but teachers do send home progress reports twice a year.
Course Description
Social Studies component: In second grade, we will focus on learning about U.S. History using Our Star-Spangled Story Part 2. This book has 45 lessons beginning with life in America in the late 1800s through modern times. Students will learn about history from a Christian worldview through songs, dances, and hands-on activities.
Notgrass curriculum company recommends eight works of literature to read along with the lessons in Our Star-Spangled Story. The UHC teacher does not have time to read these books aloud in class but we highly recommend that families read through them at home with their students. Each book gives your child a richer perspective on a certain time period. The student has 3-5 weeks to read each book.
The following literature books are recommended for Part 2, which is covered in 2nd grade at UHC:
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- Mountain Born by Elizabeth Yates (Units 16-18)
- Emily’s Runaway Imagination by Beverly Cleary (Units 19-22)
- The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill (Units 23-26)
- Katy by Mary Evelyn Notgrass (Units 27-30)
Science component: In second grade, we will also complete Earth Science, Space Science & Physical Science unit studies about the earth, space, water, weather, and various physical science concepts (magnetism, gravity, electricity, etc..) based on the Magic School Bus series, enabling great flexibility as we explore a wide variety of science while integrating other subject areas. Students will participate in various hands-on activities and projects to further reinforce scientific methods of discovery.
To be successful in this class:
Continue developing social skills, pay attention in class, raise hand in class, obey the teacher/follow instructions, learn to work in groups, keep hands to oneself, and continue to learn how to study material.
Grades: 2nd Grade
Fees: Two Day Model Tuition: $800 for the year
Plus the following fees:
-$140 enrollment fee per child
-$70 security fee per family
-$10 per student portrait/bag tag fee
Prerequisites:
Must be 7 years old by September 1st
Sections Offered: 2nd Blue Jays: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2nd Red Cardinals: Tuesdays & Thursdays K3-2nd Grade Music
Required Materials
Textbook:
My Star Spangled Student Workbook– (parents must purchase the workbook but do not need to purchase the textbook)
Other Materials:
Each class has a supply list of required materials parents must purchase and send to class with their student. Find Supply Lists here.
2nd Blue Jays: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Meet Duda Riles
Education:
- B.S. Psychology with minor in Human Development and Family Studies
- Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Teaching experience: Accumulative 10 years of teaching experience
UHC courses taught:
Began teaching at UHC in 2023/2024 school year
Meet Audrey Thomas
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
Teaching Experience: Public Elementary School, Laurens, South Carolina
Certifications:
UHC Courses Taught:
- 2nd Grade-History
Began teaching at UHC in 2023
2nd Red Cardinals: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Meet Audrey Thomas
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
Teaching Experience: Public Elementary School, Laurens, South Carolina
Certifications:
UHC Courses Taught:
- 2nd Grade-History
Began teaching at UHC in 2023
Meet Duda Riles
Education:
- B.S. Psychology with minor in Human Development and Family Studies
- Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Teaching experience: Accumulative 10 years of teaching experience
UHC courses taught:
Began teaching at UHC in 2023/2024 school year
K3-2nd Grade Music
Meet Amber Autry
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music; Master’s degree in Music
Teaching experience:
- Public Middle school orchestra 12 years-South Carolina Schools, Teach private string lessons from home studio
- Music experience: Plays viola with Upstate Church Worship team, Plays viola with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra
- Homeschooled my daughter pre school this past year and will start my son preschool in the fall
Certifications: certified to teach in South Carolina
UHC courses taught: Music
Began teaching at UHC in 2022