2nd Grade

Welcome!
My name is Keith Cox. I am super excited to continue my teaching career with you this year! Rock Ridge is a very special place and I feel privileged to teach here. I attended Rock Ridge as a student and did my student-teaching here as well. This school has certainly played a large role in my life. My passion for learning started here and that's something that I hope to instill in my students!

Contact Information:
Please email me at kacox@dcsdk12.org with any questions, comments, or concerns. If you have an urgent message, please call the school at 303-387-5150.

Curriculum Overview:
This year we will learn so much! Some of what we're learning this year includes:

     - reading instruction
     - phonics instruction
     - writing instruction
     - addition
     - subtraction
     - time
     - money
     - place value
     - graphing
     - beginning geometry
     - fairytales
     - health
     - resolving conflict
     - plants
     - communities

Classroom Expectations:
Students are expected to attend school daily, work hard, and show respect to their classmates, teachers, and school. 

Important Dates:
Please see the Calendar on the Rock Ridge homepage.

I am very lucky to be a teacher at Rock Ridge!  Over the years, I have taught second, third and fourth grades, but love teaching second grade the most!  The kids love coming to school, are so funny, and learn so much over the year!  We have some great curriculum and have a variety of I.B. planners that will challenge the kids' thinking!  

I grew up near Castle Rock and went to Douglas County Schools myself.  After graduating, I went to Colorado State University for my undergraduate, and University of Northern Colorado for my Masters.  When I'm not teaching, I love to be in the mountains with my wife, two kids and smelly hound dog.  

Please check out my weekly newsletter for important dates (or click here for the school calendar), our IB units, copies of spelling lists and homework, and strategies you can use to help your child be successful.  You can reach me at INTERNAL LINK [email protected] with any questions.  
 

I am looking forward to a great year and being a partner in your child’s education. If you ever have any questions or concerns you can contact me at INTERNAL LINK [email protected]

Curriculum Overview:

This year we will learn so much! Some of what we're learning this year includes:

• reading instruction
• phonics instruction
• writing instruction
• addition
• subtraction
• time
• money
• place value
• graphing
• beginning geometry
• fairytales
• health
• resolving conflict
• plants
• communities

Classroom Expectations:

Students are expected to attend school daily, work hard, and show respect to their classmates, teachers, and school.

Important Dates:

Please see the Calendar on the Rock Ridge homepage.

Favorite Things:

Food - Italian, Reese’s Pieces, Milk Duds, White Cheddar Cheez It Grooves, anything chocolate

Drink - Diet Coke, Diet Strawberry Limeade, Hot Chocolate

Restaurant - Chipotle, Panera, Lil Richies, Qdoba, Noodles

Store - Target, Amazon

Color - Pink