ACADEMICS OVERVIEW

Curriculum

Preschool Curriculum – St. Patrick’s preschoolers are engaged and supported in all areas of development.  The children are guided through weekly, themed lessons that involves Religion, Math, Reading, and Handwriting skills.  Our early childhood programs have been identified in the community as an excellent start to a rigorous and faith-based education.  Music, Gym, Art, Library and Spanish are incorporated into the preschool curriculum weekly. 

Curriculum grades K-4 – Courses of instruction include Religion, Math, Reading, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Technology & Computer Skills, Spanish, Art, Music and Physical Education.  Students participate in Library once per week. 

Middle School Curriculum (5 – 8)  – Courses of instruction include: Religion, Math, ELA (English, Language Arts, Reading and Writing), Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education. 

Catholic Social Teaching (7-8) – Students engage in discussions on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community, and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers, Solidarity and Care for God’s Creation.

Music Class – Studying music not only impacts academic achievement, it also shapes the way our students understand themselves and the world around them.  It reaches and develops part of the whole child that other academic subjects can’t.  

Science – Science Dimensions and is published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  “HMH Science Dimensions is a K-12 science program built specifically to address the Three Dimensions of Science Learning outlined in the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Performance Expectations of NGSS.  Built with a digital-first mentality, this program provides an authentic approach to increasing student achievement in science.”

Spanish – In Spanish classes, the students learn to read, speak and write the language.  Students in grades 4K – 8 have Spanish class once per week. 

Student’s Progress – Report cards are issued four times per year for all grades. Formal Parent/Teacher Conferences are held twice a year.