The second grade language arts program is based upon a rich variety of themes, integrating learning in several content areas. The children continue to write in journals and expand their writing experiences in other content areas.
Wheeling Country Day School offers Second Grade for children six and seven years old. Students in Second Grade are ready to work in a more independent way with careful guidance by their teachers.
The second grade language arts program is based upon a rich variety of themes, integrating learning in several content areas. The children continue to write in journals and expand their writing experiences in other content areas.
A special feature of the second grade language arts curriculum is the yearlong poetry study. The children study poetry in many forms and memorize and recite a variety of poems during the year.
The mathematics program, with emphasis on problem solving and analytical thinking, includes advanced concept development in addition and subtraction, an introduction to multiplication, as well as further extension in geometry, estimation, fractions, time, money, measuring, and word problems. The children continue to explore mathematical concepts through hands-on activities, traditional paper-and-pencil exercises, and math journaling. Through the major themes introduced in language arts, the students explore the interrelatedness of mathematics and the everyday world.
Social studies and science are also often connected to the major themes. This allows the children to explore a topic in great depth. Children learn to apply knowledge gained in one area to many new experiences. The social studies curriculum includes map skills and expands on the concept of community to include the global community. Science classes focus on enhancing process and experimental skills in topics that include animal habitats, ecology, plants, light and sound, and weather.
Our before and aftercare programs are designed to help the student and the parent. Drop your students off early or pick them up a bit later and feel comfortable knowing they are safe and still learning.
Edge at Wheeling Country Day School is an on-campus instruction center for students with language-based learning differences.
For students ready to graduate from Second Grade, Wheeling Country Day School offers exceptional Third Grade education.
Applying online is easy with WCDS. Complete and submit your online application. This application confirms your interest and prompts the school’s consideration of your child. You can download and submit the records release form if your child currently attends kindergarten or above.
The school takes great pride in the fact that the Head of School meets with each family to engage in a mission/philosophy conversation. Admissions Events offer this group opportunity or you can contact the Admissions Office for special arrangements.
Experience WCDS by coming to the campus for an age-appropriate visit with faculty and peers.
WCDS seeks to purposefully build an environment that reflects and honors diversity. We honor the dignity of every human being, and we respect and value differences including but not limited to socioeconomics, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, and family composition. Our community is committed to ongoing dialogue, education, and reflection to develop understanding and inclusion of every member.
Observe our curious and engaged students and teachers in their classrooms and throughout our spacious campus with its grass playing field, classroom courtyard, and outdoor amphitheater. Sit in on classes that give great attention to a curriculum that matches the optimum times for learning within a child’s first ten years.
