Religion: A primary goal of the Religion curriculum is to develop the Catholic identity of each student. To that end, students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight receive daily instruction in the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic faith to further their spiritual formation and prepare them to participate in the sacramental life of the Church. The life of Jesus, the saints, sacraments, Scripture, morality, and Church history are studied. Each day begins and ends with community prayer. Attendance at monthly Masses and prayer services enhances the students’ spiritual life. The second grade students prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Students participate in service projects and outreach programs at the school and in conjunction with the parish and community.
Fine Arts: The fine arts curriculum is experienced by students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight and includes the weekly study of visual arts, music, and art history. Opportunities are provided for students in music, theater, and visual arts. The objective of the Fine Arts program is to expose students to: a variety of art media, the basic elements of art and design, and various artists and art history. This exposure provides students with a good foundation in visual arts and encourages the development of their own creativity and artistic expression. The program develops fine motor skills, critical thinking and problem solving at developmentally appropriate levels. Students learn basic music theory, music history, and the origins of sacred music in the Catholic Church. There is an emphasis on music appreciation designed to give the student the ability to understand and discern quality classical and contemporary music. A Christmas pageant and spring musical are performed annually. Students in Kindergarten through grade eight also have the opportunity to participate in a play performance through the Theater Arts Workshop.
Physical Education/ Health/Nutrition: The physical education program utilizes the President’s Challenge and Anti-Bullying program to emphasize the value of physical health and emotional well-being for students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade during weekly classes. The curriculum develops life skills, athletic skills, cooperation, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. These objectives are addressed in regularly scheduled classes and in activities such as ASES (All Students Exercise Simultaneously), Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart, and Let’s Move in School. The Health Program curriculum for grades six through eight addresses nutrition, physical, emotional, and social health, personal hygiene, the systems of the body, and substance abuse prevention. These classes meet on a weekly basis.
World Language: The objective of the world language curriculum is to promote the goals of communication and an appreciation of cultural diversity within a faith-based environment. All students receive Spanish instruction. Students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade five have a weekly exposure to the language and culture. Grade six participates in bi-weekly classes. Students in grade seven and eight receive daily Spanish instruction with the culminating goal of Spanish I proficiency.
Technology: Technology Education classes are offered once weekly in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight. The technology curriculum supports the integration of co-curriculum learning by utilizing technology platforms in the various subject areas. The basic computer skills such as keyboarding, word processing, and digital presentations are addressed. Computer Science instruction in the form of programming is offered to help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills. These prepare students for success in the 21st century. Students have access to laptops, tablets, iPads, desktops, and Chromebooks throughout the school. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive board.
Library Science: The Library Science curriculum is two-fold, focusing on reading for personal growth and development of informational literacy for Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight. Students meet weekly to read, respond to literature, and form expressive ideas. Students learn research skills to find information from multiple sources and use proper citations following MLA formatting rules for research papers and presentations. Through the integration of classroom objectives and the collaboration with classroom instructors, the Library curriculum provides a program that meets the needs of all students.