The subjects correlate nicely together to provide a strong comprehension-based program. Saxon Math, a hands-on curriculum, gives the students a thorough understanding of the concepts presented. Students gain mastery of the addition and subtraction facts through daily practice and drills, and multiplication and division are introduced. Problem solving, calendar problems, measurement skills, telling time, and money exchanges are presented. Special emphasis is given to developing creative writing skills through journal writing activities.
Children learn to write in complete sentences, use correct punctuation, and capitalize correctly.
We learn about kings and queens in Europe and about early American colonial life through the Revolutionary War. The second graders join first and third graders each week for chorus. We participate in two PTF programs each year. The students work in the computer lab weekly. They also check out books from the WCS library each week.