Mother of Divine Providence School

Second Grade

Miss Dianne Gustafson

2009 - 2010

 

Curriculum

Each teacher follows a set of guidelines developed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for most subjects.

 

Grading/Subjects

Letter grades are given in the following areas: religion, math, reading, writing, spelling and handwriting. Grades are determined by tests, class work, class participation, projects and a variety of assessment practices. Second graders receive the following letter grades.

 

      O          Consistently produces work of outstanding quality and applies all learned skills

 

     VG        Regularly produces work of high quality and applies the learned skills

     

      G          Frequently produces quality work and applies learned skills

 

      S           Produces work of satisfactory quality and usually applies the learned skills

  

      I            Produces work of inconsistent quality and needs frequent re-teaching – improvement is necessary

 

      U          Produces work of unsatisfactory quality

Your child will be advised of any rubric used for projects and assignments. These rubrics will change from assignment to assignment.

 

 

Tests

All tests will be sent home in a red folder. There is no set day for these tests to come home. The new tests will be placed in the “unsigned” section of the folder. Please review the tests and assist your child in correcting any errors. Sign the tests at the top and place the signed tests in the section marked “signed”. Test folders will be emptied in school after each semester. Please do not empty the folder before being instructed. If you have any questions regarding a test question, please write a separate note to inform me of your concern. I do not review all test folders weekly and I may not notice your inquiry.

 

Homework

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has determined that 30 minutes of homework is sufficient for a second grader. Parents should check all homework assignments and assist as needed. If your child is having consistent difficulties with homework, please do not hesitate to inform me of this. I will work with you and your child to help ease their homework struggles. Missed homework assignments will result in a homework slip. Please sign and return all homework slips. Three slips will result in two demerits. Demerits are cumulative. Six demerits will result in an after school detention.

                                     

 

Lateness/Absences

Any child arriving to school after 8:45 will be considered late. A late slip must be picked up at the front desk before entering the classroom. Three unexcused lates will result in one demerit. Remember, these are cumulative throughout the school year.

 

When your child is going to be absent, please call the school office in the morning and leave word with Mrs. Farley or Mrs. Caton. I will gather the day’s assignments and send them home with a sibling or neighbor. Please specify who should receive your child’s work when you place your morning phone call. Please be aware that work is expected to be picked up on the day of their absence. If a family member chooses to pick up the work, all books will be located at the front desk. Unless otherwise discussed, work is sent down at the end of the school day.

 

Please write an absence note on the day of your child’s arrival to explain the reason for his/her absence. A doctor’s note is required if your child has been absent for three or more days.

 

Snack/Recess

We will have a recess and snack time every day. Please be aware of our late lunch period. Our lunch does not begin until 12:30. Keep this in mind when packing your child’s snack. Drinks for snack are permitted, especially during the hotter months. Snack will also take place on half days. During rainy and cold days, recess will be indoors. Your child may bring in a favorite game/activity to play with during any recess time.

 

Visits

Any visitor to the classroom must check in with the front desk and receive a pass. For safety reasons, no one is permitted to walk down the hallways without permission from the office. A special badge will be required for all visitors.

 

Book Clubs

When ordering from Scholastic or Troll book clubs, please make a check payable to the book company. No cash will be accepted. If two order forms are sent home at one time and you are ordering from both companies, please write two separate checks.

 

Birthdays

Birthday treats are permitted. Please do not send in juice or candles with the treat. If possible, please inform me of the treat a day or so before, just in case another snack item is being considered. If your summer birthday child wishes to celebrate their ½ year birthday just let me know!

 

Other

Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is a concern or question. Second grade is a busy year and I am here if you need anything. I do not use the behavior chart system. If there is an issue I need to bring to your attention, I will phone you at home or write you a letter/email.

 

Please watch for upcoming information regarding the preparations for the sacraments your child will receive this year. It sure will be an exciting year for all of us!

 

 

 

SPECIALS

Monday - Spanish 9:10 – 9:40

Tuesday - Art  1:35 – 2:20

Wednesday  - Computers  2:30 – 3:00

Thursday -  Gym 9:05 – 9:50 &  Music  2:20 – 3:05