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In all grades, students receive enrichment programs in Spanish, music, art, physical education, and digital literacy in addition to core academic subjects.
KINDERGARTEN
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Primary Subjects
Reading
- Phonemic Awareness Skills
- Phonic Skills
- Sight Word Recognition
- Reading Fluency with use of appropriate accuracy, rate, phrasing, expression & intonation
- Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies
- Secret Stories
Social Studies
- Our School Community
- In My Community
- Work & Careers
- Our Earth and Resources
- Our Country
- Our World
Mathematics
- Number Sense to 100: Counting, Adding One, Subtracting One
- Comparing Quantities, Matching Sets
- Introduction of a Number Line
- Number Identification
- Hundreds Chart
- Length and Time
- Geometry and Fractions of Shapes
Science
- Seasons
- Plants/Animals
- Human Body
- Materials in our World
- Life Cycles
English & Language Arts
- Phonological Awareness Activities (rhyming, phoneme segmentation, sound counting, initial, final and vowel sound identification)
- Building the Vocabulary of Reading (before, after, right, left, same, different)
- Letter Identification
- Letter-Sound Association
Religion
- God is Our Father
- God Sent His Son as Our Savior
- Jesus Shows us He is Good
- Jesus Shows His Great Love
- Jesus Teaches Us to Pray
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Enhancing the Curriculum
Art
- Color
- Design, Shape, and Line
- Art Technique
- Art Appreciation
- Construction
- Develop Hand-Eye Coordination and Fine Motor Skills
Music
- Discover elements through Singing, Listening, and Movement
- Play Percussive Instruments
- Focus on Rhythm - steady beat
- Pitch - high/low
- Dynamics - soft/loud
- Form - Patterns of Music
- Musical Games and Dance
- Introduction and Exploration of Musical Works
Information & Digital Literacy Library
- Digital Citizenship
- Research: Web & Print Sources
- Literature Exploration: Book of the Week, Picture Books, Book Reviews
- Creative Content: Digital projects
- Library Organization: Book Care, How to Pick a Book, Dewey Decimal System, Card Catalog, Fiction versus Non-Fiction
Phtsical Education
- Skills: Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Manipulative Skills
- Coordination: Dance and Gymnastics
- Movement and Fitness Concepts
- Spiritual, Social and Emotional Growth
- Team Sports
Spanish
- Basic Conversational Questions and Responses
- Calendar: Days, Months, Seasons, and Weather
- Numbers, Colors, and Shapes
- Hispanic Map Work
- Introduction to Hispanic Culture: Music and Literature
GRADE 1
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Primary Subjects
Reading
- Phonemic Awareness Skills
- Phonic Skills
- Sight Word Recognition
- Reading Fluency with use of appropriate accuracy, rate, phrasing, expression & intonation
- Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies
English/Language Arts
- Handwriting
- Grammar
- Reading Street Writing Skills
Mathematics
- Solve Addition and Subtraction Problems to 20
- Fluently Add and Subtract within 10
- Work with Addition and Subtraction Equations
- Represent and Interpret Data
- Understand Place Value
- Compare Two-Digit Numbers
- Use Models and Strategies to Add and Subtract Tens
- Length and Time
- Geometry and Fractions of Shapes
Science
- Mystery Science and Foss
- Air
- Weather
- Balance and Motion
- Plants
- Insects
Religion
- God is Our Father
- God Sent His Son as Our Savior
- Jesus Shows us He is God
- Jesus Shows His Great Love
- Jesus Teaches Us to Pray
Social Studies
- Our School Community
- In My Community
- Work & Careers
- Our Earth and Resources
- Our Country
- Our World
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Enhancing the Curriculum
Art
- Create expressive artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D media
- Learn the basic Elements of Art: focusing on line, shape, color, texture
- Use a variety of art techniques, methods, and materials
- Develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
- Learn to take care of materials and tools and use them safely
Music
- Melody
- Rhythm
- Harmony
- Musical Instruments: Percussive
- Tempo, Dynamics, Form
- Performance (annual)
Information & Digital Literacy/Library
- Digital Citizenship, online safety and responsibility
- Research: Web & Print Sources
- Literature Exploration: Book of the Week, Picture Books, Book Reviews
- Creative Content: Digital projects
- Library Organization: Book Care, How to Pick a Book, Parts of a Book, Dewey Decimal System, Fiction versus Non-Fiction
Physical Education
- Skills: Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Manipulative Skills
- Coordination: Dance and Gymnastics
- Movement and Fitness Concepts
- Spiritual, Social and Emotional Growth
- Team Sports
- Singing
- Movement
- Musical games
Spanish
- Basic Conversational Questions and Responses
- Calendar: Days, Months, Seasons, and Weather
- Numbers, Colors, and Shapes
- Hispanic Map Work
- Introduction to Hispanic Culture: Music and Literature
GRADE 2
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Primary Subjects
Reading
- Oral Reading Fluency
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Phonics/Decoding
English/Language Arts
- Assigned and Applied Spelling
- Grammar
- Handwriting: Manuscript and Cursive
- Reading Street Writing Skills
Mathematics
- Numbers and Numeration
- Equivalence/Inequivalence
- Operation Meaning and Relationships
- Estimation
- Basic Facts and Algorithms
- Variables: Ratio and Proportions
- Geometric Figures
- Measurement
- Data Collection and Representation: Graphs and Tables
- Time and Money
Science
- Mystery Science Programs and Foss
- Plants and adaptations
- Animal Adventures
- Work of Water
- Material Magic
Religion
- The Church is a Community of Believers
- Reconciliation
- Liturgy of the Word
- Celebration of the Eucharist in the Mass
- Feasts and Liturgical Seasons
Social Studies
- Families
- Vocabulary
- Map Skills
- Communities
- Government
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Enhancing the Curriculum
Art
- Create expressive artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D media
- Basic Elements of Art
- Use a variety of art techniques and methods
- Safely use materials and tools
- Learn the basic principles of design
- Art appreciation
Music
- Singing
- Performance (annual)
- Melody/Rhythm/Dynamics
- Reading and Listening
- Movement
- Music History and Culture
- Musical Instruments: Orff and boomwhackers
Information & Digital Literacy/Library
- Digital Citizenship, online safety, digital trails, giving credit
- Research: Web & Print Sources
- Literature Exploration: Book of the Week, Caldecott Medal, Poetry Month
- Creative Content: Digital Projects and Book Reviews
- Library Organization: Finding Call
- Numbers, Parts of a Book
Physical Education
- Skills: Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Manipulative Skills
- Coordination: Dance and Gymnastics
- Movement and Fitness Concepts
- Spiritual, Social and Emotional Growth
- Team Sports
- Singing
- Movement
- Musical games
Spanish
- Basic Conversational Questions and Responses
- Adjectives, Family, Pets
- Numbers 0-100
- Literature of Hispanic Authors
- Classic and Contemporary Hispanic Music
- Hispanic Map Work
- Culture
GRADE 3
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Primary Subjects
Reading
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Genres
- Character Study
- Elements of fiction and nonfiction
- Point of View
- Author’s Purpose
- Analyzing Text
English/Language Arts
- Grammar
- Assigned and applied spelling
- Penmanship
- Figurative Language
- Reading Street writing skills
Mathematics
- Multiplication and division concepts
- Strategies and properties to fluently multiply and divide
- Make connections between all the operations
- Place value of larger numbers
- Rounding
- Add and Subtract within 1,000
- Multi-step word problems
- Fractions
- Measurement: Time, Capacity, Mass Problems
- Geometry
Religion
- Family and Church
- Saints
- Prayer
- Feasts & Liturgical Seasons
Science
- Animals through time
- Power of flowers
- Stormy skies
- Invisible forces
- Mystery Science and Foss
Social Studies
- Natural resources
- Land and water forms
- Geography
- Goods and services, human capital, Economic choices
- Declaration of Independence
- Branches of government
- Landmarks and symbols
- America’s first people, early explorers and communities
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Enhancing the Curriculum
Art
- Create expressive artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D media
- Basic elements of art
- Basic principles of design
- Use a variety of art techniques and methods, safely use materials and tools
- Create art from observation, from memory, or imagination
- Art appreciation and discussion
Music
- Singing
- Performance (annual)
- Melody/Rhythm/Dynamics
- Reading and Listening
- Movement
- Music History and Culture
- Musical Instrument: Recorder
Information & Digital Literacy/Library
- Digital Citizenship: online safety, strong passwords, online identity, Google tools
- Research: Navigating print and electronic sources
- Literature Exploration: Book of the Week, Book awards, Poetry Month
- Creative Content: Digital projects
- Library Organization: Dewey Decimal System divisions, Online library catalog
Physical Education
- Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Manipulative Skills
- Coordination: Dance and Gymnastics
- Movement and Fitness Concepts
- Spiritual, Social & Emotional Growth
- Team Sports
Spanish
- Basic Conversational Questions and Responses
- Foods and Meals
- Expressing Likes and Dislikes
- Clothing
- Hispanic Culture: Music and Literature
- Hispanic Map Work
GRADE 4
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Primary Subjects
Reading
- Comprehension Skills and Strategies
- Genres: Historical and Realistic Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Tales and Plays
- Applied and Assigned Spelling
English/Language Arts
- Grammar: All parts of speech
- Complete Subjects and Predicates
- Conjunctions, Punctuation and Capitalization
- Diagramming
- Incorporating Six Traits Writing Process
Mathematics
- Multiplication and Division
- Patterns and Place Value
- Number Fluency
- Fractions and Basic Decimals
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Scientific Method
- Rocks, Minerals and Landforms
- Energy and Electromagnetism
- Living Systems/Ecosystems
- Mystery Science and Foss
Science
- Family and Church
- Saints
- Prayer
- Feasts & Liturgical Seasons
Religion
- Mass, Scripture, and Tradition
- Holy Trinity, Beatitudes, and the Ten Commandments
- The Virgin Mary
- Saints
- Prayers
- Stations of the Cross
Social Studies
- Living in the United States
- Government and Formation of the United States
- Regions of the United States
- Map Skills
- State Capitals
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Enhancing the Curriculum
Art
- Create expressive artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D media
- Elements of art focus: line, shape, form, value, texture, color, space, pattern
- Design Principles
- Use a variety of art techniques and methods, safely use materials and tools
- Create art from observation, memory, imagination, or for storytelling
- Art appreciation and discussion, art history
Music
- Singing
- Performance (annual)
- Melody/Rhythm/Dynamics
- Reading and Listening
- Instruments of the orchestra
- Baroque and Classical period composers
- History and Culture of Music
- Ensemble Performance/Playing: Recorder
- SH Chorus
Information & Digital Literacy/Library
- Digital Citizenship: Online Safety and security, Media balance, digital footprint, Creator’s rights, citation
- Research: Print and Digital Sources, citation, Google tools
- Literature Exploration: Book of the Week, Author Study
- Creative Content: Digital Projects
- Library Organization: Dewey Decimal System, Online library catalog
Physical Education
- Skills: Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Manipulative
- Coordination: Dance and Gymnastics
- Movement and Fitness Concepts
- Spiritual, Social and Emotional Growth
- Team Sports
Spanish
- Basic Conversational Questions and Responses
- Biographical Information
- Grammar and Tenses
- Classroom and Animals
- Spain and Mexico
- Hispanic Music and Authors
- Hispanic Map Work
- Culture
GRADE 5
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Primary Subjects
Reading
- Pre-reading skills
- Phonics and Decoding
- Oral Reading
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
English/Language Arts
- Composition
- Grammar
- Language Elements
- Speaking
- Research and Study Skills
- Word Analysis and Vocabulary
- Analogies
- Words from other languages
- Six Traits Writing Process
Mathematics
- Number and Operations
- Pattern, Relations and Algebra
- Measurement
- Data Analysis and Statistics
- Geometry
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Social Studies
- History
- Geography
- Reasons for the revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the formation of government
- Early colonization and growth of colonies
- Growth of the Republic
- Slavery, the legacy of the Civil War, and the struggle for civil rights for all
Religion
- Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
- Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
- Sacraments of Service: Holy Orders and Matrimony
- Parts of Eucharistic Liturgy
- Feasts and Liturgical Seasons
- Scripture
- Social Justice
Science
- Properties of Matter
- Forces and Motion
- Ecosystems
- Growth and survival of living things
- The Water Cycle and Weather
- Earth and Space
- Mystery Science and Foss
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Enhancing the Curriculum
Art
- Create expressive artwork in variety of 2D and 3D media
- Elements of art focus
- Principles of Design
- Use a variety of art techniques and methods, safely use materials and tools
- Art history, culture, art appreciation, learn art critique
- Create art from observation, memory, imagination, for storytelling, make an impact
Music
- Singing
- Performance (annual)
- Melody/Rhythm/Dynamics
- Reading and Listening
- SH Chorus
- Music History and Culture
- Ensemble Performance/Playing
- Medieval & romantic periods
Information & Digital Literacy/Library
- Digital Citizenship: digital media and footprint
- Research: Citing Sources, Plagiarism
- Literature Exploration: History of Storytelling
- Creative Content: Digital Projects
- Library Organization: Dewey Decimal System, Card Catalog
Physical Education
- Skills: Locomotor, Non-Locomotor, and Manipulative
- Coordination: Dance and Gymnastics
- Movement and Fitness Concepts
- Spiritual, Social and Emotional Growth
- Team Sports
Spanish
- Basic Conversational Questions and Responses
- Biographical Information
- Basic Grammar and Present Tense
- Family, Time, Activities and Sports
- Hispanic Music and Authors
- Hispanic Map Work
- Culture