Second grade builds on the foundation of the first grade curriculum. Emergent reader skills are enhanced through the basal reading program in the Open Court Reading series which is used in First through Fourth grades. These skills are reinforced and enriched by a core of literature books which include, Harry the Poisonous Centipede by Lynn Ried Banks and Venus Among the Fishes by Scott O'Dell. The language arts program continues the development of communication skills in oral and written language.

The goal of the mathematics program is to guide the students to think and communicate mathematical ideas by using techniques and tools to become mathematically powerful. The McGraw Hill series is used along with enrichment materials, computer applications and manipulatives.

Social Studies is taught each week and integrated into the rest of the curriculum. The main focus in Second Grade is the history of The John Thomas Dye School and our text is the book Golden Leaves, written by John Thomas Dye's mother, Cathryn Dye. ln addition we cover the themes of the westward movement and immigration. Science is taught twice in a week by Ms. Won. They work in a science specific classroom where the students get many opportunities for hands on learning. Themes covered include Insects and Whales. Specialists assist the class teacher in achieving the goals of the curriculum. The students have P.E., Library, Music, Art and Technology. We are committed to service learning at JTD and in Second Grade our focus is on the environment, particularly the ocean. We adopt a beach and commit to cleaning it three times a year.