Curriculum
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM:
The curriculum is geared toward:
• providing a total Catholic and Christian Education.
• following National Standards as outlined in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Course of Study.
• serving children from Pre-K through 8th grade.
The professional lay staff consists of a Principal, an Assistant Principal, 20 full time teachers, 7 part time teachers and 2 assistants. The curriculum meets the requirements of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Courses include: religion, mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, health, music, physical education, band, computer, library science skills, and Spanish.
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten
The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten program is designed to provide:
• readiness for formal math and reading instruction.
• strong foundation and early identification of learning styles.
• Religion class daily.
• Pre-K reading enrichment activities.
• Kindergarten enrichment reading activities.
• updating materials as warranted.
Religion
The Religion program is designed to provide:
• daily instruction for all students.
• Practical application of the Catholic faith by making available opportunities for identifying and demonstrating Christian values.
• occasions for participation in Eucharistic Liturgies, prayer and service.
• updating materials as warranted.
Language Arts
The Language Arts program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades K-8.
• reading instruction.
• integration of writing skills.
• emphasis on English skills.
• Title I services available in reading.
• for students to be grouped according to their needs in Reading and English.
• modified reading and small group instruction.
• separate phonics instruction.
• updating materials as warranted.
Mathematics
The Mathematics program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades K-8.
• for students to develop an understanding of concepts, to extend computation skills, and to use technology to engage in creative problem solving.
• for use of manipulatives, exploratory activities and cooperative learning.
• for students to be grouped according to ability.
• updating materials as warranted.
Social Studies
The Social Studies program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades K-8.
• opportunities for students to develop knowledge of geography, history, and culture of the U.S. and the world.
• research and study skill development.
• updating materials as warranted.
Science
The Science program is designed to provide:
• progress learning in grades K-8.
• for students to be guided to a structured, disciplined approach of scientific observation and reasoning.
• research and study skills development.
• opportunities for students to participate in the Science Fair: 7th and 8th grade.
• updating materials as warranted.
Foreign Language/Spanish
The Foreign Language program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades 6-8.
• opportunities for students to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish.
• venues for awareness of other cultures.
• updating materials as warranted.
Physical Education
The Physical Education program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades Pre-K-8.
• settings in which students learn to respect others and abide by rules and regulations of a variety of sports and games.
• health instruction throughout the year.
• a school-wide field day to emphasis fair play and good sportsmanship.
• updating materials as warranted.
Music
The Music program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades Pre-K-8.
• opportunities for students to participate in general music classes once per week focusing on music appreciation, music theory, liturgical singing, and secular music.
• updating materials as warranted.
Art
The Art program is designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades Pre-K-8.
• settings where students participate in general art classes once per week where they are presented with a variety of techniques, which they utilize to create finished products.
• updating materials as warranted.
Library and Computer
The Information/Technology Skills program, the Library/Media program, and the Computer program each are designed to provide:
• progressive learning in grades Pre-K-8.
• for students to learn and apply research, reference, critical thinking and study skills to access, evaluate, use, and organize information.
• for students to develop skills in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, database, power point, and graphic design as a means of organizing and presenting information.
• acceptance of the Ethical Use of Technology agreement which insures proper use of the internet for on-line research.
• updating materials as warranted.