Second grade students are assessed in reading and math 3 times a year. Our teachers utilize the data to set the level of instructionand to form groups. We make changes to instruction and groups as needed based on observation and assessments throughout the year.
Besides the CPS core academic curriculum (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing), Waters students receive instruction in the following ancillary subjects:
Music - once a week
Drama - once a week
Art & Technology:These 2 subjects are all taught as studio-sized half classes (14:1) for more in-depth concepting on projects:
Visual Art - once a week, for a semester
Technology - once a week, for a semester
Phys Ed - once a week
Math Enrichment – once a week
Ecology - as an extension to the science curriculum, Kinder students enjoy 3 field trips in the garden for deeper study of grade-specific environmental subjects. Hands-on learning in this subject also occurs in or outside of class if it is applicable to the science unit being studied.