Grades 1-2 

In first grade the focus for your child is on becoming a more independent reader and writer. They’ll begin to learn and understand more complex words and improve their spelling accuracy. Reading skills will broaden into describing characters, settings and details of stories, and writing structure will be introduced. We’ll be working to improve the speed and accuracy of addition and subtraction as they move into double digit numbers and are introduced to word problems, measurements and composite shapes.

Second grade teachers at Huron Academy are concentrating on boosting student comprehension and critical thinking in all subjects. Children will continue their growth in reading as they increase their reading comprehension and recall of story details. Writing assignments will progress as they gain a better understanding of idea development, organization and grammar. Students will focus on mastering math fundamental in addition and subtraction as they advance to triple-digit numbers, build expertise in solving word problems and understand 2-D and 3-D shapes.

All elementary students at Huron use the enVision math program and Phenomenal Science, which is fully integrated in the Michigan Science Standards. Our smart character education program is a constant component of the Huron curriculum. All elementary students also participate in technology, art, music and physical education classes.