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2008-09 Faculty
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 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM:
GRADES 1-5
 Religion:
The teaching of the Catholic
faith is the most important function of our
school. Having opportunities for the
students to participate and apply their
faith is planned in all subject areas.
Activities for developing our Catholic
identity include prayer, service, and
worship. Each day the students receive
religion instruction using a curriculum
designed by Sadlier publishers. The
sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist
are celebrated in the second grade. All of
the above activities help us to focus on our
school motto, “Our eyes are fixed on the
Lord.”
Language Arts:
Reading skills are taught through a
literature-based reading series (McGraw
Hill). It is also enriched with
supplementary reading. Students have
opportunities to independently strengthen
their reading skills through activities
organized in weekly learning centers.
Phonics skills are reinforced from grades
1-3. Comprehension strategies and vocabulary
are emphasized throughout the grade levels.
The English program (Houghton Mifflin)
includes grammar, writing, and spelling.
Participation in Accelerated Reader
(computer monitored reading program) allows
students (grades 2-4) to progress at their
own reading pace and monitor their
comprehension progress. We do offer fifth
grade honors literature for students who
qualify.
Math:
This curriculum emphasizes computation,
application, reasoning, and problem solving
in conjunction with the use of a variety of
manipulatives, technology, and practice
activities. Instruction is consistently
linked to situations relevant to the
students’ everyday lives. Harcourt math is
the text used for grades K-6. We do offer
fifth grade honors math for students who
qualify.
Science/Social
Studies: These subjects are
taught through text and teacher generated
study guides. Hands-on activities and
projects reinforce both subjects.
Enrichment:
Each day the students are provided an
enrichment class such as physical education,
library, computer, or French.
Individual Needs:
This class meets the needs of students who
need extra reinforcement, review, or minor
classroom adjustments. Project Read, a
phonics based reading program, is used as a
supplementary reading reinforcement in
grades 1-3. Children attend this class
instead of an enrichment class of computer
or library.
SAT 10:
The Stanford Achievement Test-10 is
administered to students in grades 3-7.
Students in grades 1-7 receive standardized
test preparation throughout the entire
school year. Children receive both classroom
and home practice for strengthening reading
comprehension strategies and skills.
Standards and
Benchmarks: Our textbook and
curriculum grade level expectations are
aligned with the Archdiocesan and State
Standards and Benchmarks. This is a specific
guideline of instruction for what students
should know and be able to do at the end of
each grade level.
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