1. Welcome To Open House! Please sign in, register for listserv and/or to
volunteer .

2. Second Grade Team Mrs. Bryant Mrs. Ramos Mrs. Rees Ms. Thomas
Additional Support
Mrs. Thornton
Mrs. Rains

3. Grade Level Material Grade Level Expectation Grading Policy
Open House Agenda
Grade Level Material
Grade Level Expectation
Grading Policy

4. Common Core State Standards Goals
Common Core State standards are set by the state to prepare Florida’s students to effectively engage, communicate, and compete globally with students around the world.
You can access the state standards at
This information can also be found in your Promotion Brochure

5. Subjects/Materials Math – GO Math /Think Central
Reading/ELA – Wonders / Connect Ed
Science – HMH Florida Science
Social Studies – Current Event/ Themes
Technology –I Ready Reading/Math
AR/ Fast Math/ Read Naturally / Achieve

6. Math Instruction
The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt series called Go Math! Is used for math instruction and homework practice.
Manipulatives are used frequently.
Number Talk / Problem Solving
Think Central Website

7. Reading, Grammar, & Spelling Instruction
Reading Lessons are on a 7 day rotation Testing every 7th day
Spelling test every 5th day
A new Study Guide will be sent home at the start of a new lesson.
Whole/small group instruction
Independent Work

8. Writing Instruction
Direct writing instruction is given throughout the week via the Wonders curriculum. The students have opportunities to show their progress by writing stories and responding to stories.
Focus on neat handwriting with proper letter formation.
Correct use of capitalization and punctuation marks are expected during all writing.

9. Promotion Expectations for Second Grade
Students must pass all subject areas with 70% or better!
Students must pass or higher.
Students must be reading fluently at 90 or more words per minute.
Students must make a years growth on STAR test or be at a level 3 in the 53 or higher percentile.

10. More Grade Expectations
Achieve activities/ 75% or higher
Read Naturally – 7 assignments passed /month
AR – 2 test 80% or higher
I Ready Reading/ Math – 75% or higher

11. Homework Homework contract was sent home.
Homework is given on a weekly basis.
Students should read for 15 minutes and record on reading log each night with parent a signature.
2 Reading comprehension practice per week
Daily MATH practice
Spelling / Writing/ Grammar

12. Grading Policy on Focus
Tests/Quizzes weight is 80%
Classwork/Participation weight is 10%
Homework/Participation weight is 10%
Grading Scale
A= %
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D=60-69%
F=59% and below
The FOCUS Parent Portal letter was sent home with the student ID and parent pin. We encourage you to register and set up the app on your cell phone. See your child’s teacher if you need another form.

13. Report Cards Report Cards will go home each nine weeks.
Please sign the report card envelope and send only the envelope back the following day.
Progress reports will go home at least once each nine weeks.
Parents are encourage to monitor your child’s
grades and attendance on FOCUS.

14. Behavior Discipline Policy was sent home.
Please check your child’s behavior daily, sign to acknowledge it each day.
Decision Dollars Award for Paw Shop each month
Treasure Box/ Calls Home / Lunch with Teacher / Notes Home / Treats

15. Behavior Color Code PINK – E+ Purple - E Blue – S+ Green - S
Yellow – S-
Orange - N
Red – N-

16. Helpful Website https://www.leonschoolsclasslink
Student have access to titles under class link such as ( Achieve 3000, Think Central, and Connect Ed etc.)

17. OUR SCHEDULE ELA Block : Whole Group/ SmallGroup Computer Lab Lunch
Special Area (P.E./ Art / Music / Technology / Media)
Recess
Math : Whole Group / small group
Science / Social Studies

18. Reminders
SNACKS: Snacks do not take the place of lunch. The teacher will decide a time for class snacks. Please try to send healthy snacks. The school will provide one Tues. – Thurs.
TOYS & OTHER THINGS THAT DON’T BELONG:. Please check your child’s backpacks on a regular basis for toys and other personal items that are not allowed at school.
If your child brings a phone he/she is not allowed to have it on during school hours.
COMMUNICATION is KEY : Don’t forget to sign up for a conference … the first nine week conference is mandatory.
Field Trips: Several will be planned throughout the year.
(First one scheduled for Nov.16th Drama Production info forth coming).

19. Closing / Questions Any Questions???
Thanks for attending our Open House we are looking forward to a SUCCESSFUL Year!