Language Arts & Reading: Our Literacy program is called the Superkids. It uses engaging stories and activities to build a strong foundation of reading and writing skills. Our literacy curriculum incorporates thematic based activities. Some concepts we focus on are phonemic awareness, letter identification, letter sounds, concepts of print, fluency, sight words, handwriting and journaling.
Mathematics: In our Mathematics program, we utilize small and whole group lessons and activities. We teach concepts which include number recognition, counting, counting by groups, number writing, identifying shapes, patterning, sorting, measuring, understanding math terms, time, money, addition and subtraction. Many of our mathematics concepts are incorporated into our daily calendar.
Science: We explore our science themes through hands-on exploration and discovery. Some of our themes include oceans, our Earth, insects, weather, 5 senses, the rainforest, plants, and animals.
Social Studies: Through our curriculum, we learn about ourselves and our place in our families, school, parish, community and world. Our students learn about maps, landforms, history, community helpers, celebrating diversity, cultural traditions and holidays.
Religion: We begin our school experience with the message that Jesus is our friend. We learn how to pray daily petitions, formal prayers (Our Father and Hail Mary), and the rosary. We learn about angels, saints, important bible stories and people, and Catholic holy days and holidays. Our students attend mass and learn hymns, the parts of the mass, symbols in the church, and appropriate mass behavior. K5 leads an All School Mass in the spring.
Specials: Each week we attend Music, Computers, Reading Lab (which incorporates library, technology and small group enrichment), Physical Education, Technology Class, and Spanish. Once a month, Guidance classes on friendship, teamwork, cooperation, mindfulness, and self-esteem are taught in the classroom by our Student Services representative.