2025-2026 School Year

2nd Grade TR

Elementary classes meet for 12 weeks in the Fall and 12 weeks in the Spring for a total of 24 weeks. Each class day starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 2:25pm.  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 and art class with the respective teachers 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:

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.

Students also enjoy Music and Art class once weekly as part of their class day.

  • Music Class: Students will attend music class once a week. The students will enjoy experiencing music in a variety of ways. We explore music through a repertoire rich in folk songs, nursery rhymes, and traditional singing games. We learn about music through imitation, movement, listening, visualization, improvisation, finger play, and rhythm instruments. Seasonal music activities are incorporated throughout the year.
  • Art Class: Students will attend art class once a week.  K3-2nd grade students’ study of art will encourage them to better see and appreciate God’s own artistic brilliance in His lavish creation.  Quality children’s literature will be used to teach various art elements such as shape, line, texture, color, value, form and space.  Students will put their learning in action by completing an art project each class day using a variety of media and hands-on learning.

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: $950 for the year

Prerequisites:

Must be 7 years old by September 1st

Sections Offered: 2nd Blue Ridge: Mondays & Wednesdays 2nd Red Rock: Mondays & Wednesdays K3-2nd Grade Music K3-2nd Grade Art

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 Ridge: Mondays & Wednesdays

2nd Red Rock: Mondays & Wednesdays

K3-2nd Grade Music

K3-2nd Grade Art