Our curriculum of study provides a basic framework in the academic areas of Religion, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Teachers in all grades use the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and Math, and the Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers use their creativity to implement CCSS in ways that accommodate students’ different learning styles.
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Our children come to Kindergarten with varied backgrounds due to many home experiences, nursery schools, travel, television and technology. Our concern is the total child. Their physical, social, emotional and academic needs must be considered and developed for a well-balanced program.
Saint Mary fifth graders are excited to join the “Big Floor” in middle school with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. This milestone is celebrated at their Black Sweater Mass in October. It is a year of tremendous growth in their independence and responsibility as they learn to take ownership of their learning. Students enjoy many new experiences, such as departmental classes where they switch rooms and have multiple teachers. This grade level is also where students can more fully participate in Athletics programs, learn Ballroom Dancing through Musicopia, and enjoy a variety of STEAM Activities.
Sixth grade is a very exciting time where students begin to experience new and challenging opportunities. Students are safeties for the kindergarten class, which teaches them responsibility. This is also the first year that students can be invited to join the National Junior Honors Society. A major theme in sixth grade is exploration of new responsibilities and the curriculum. In social studies, we study World culture and history, culminating in our Model UN project, while in science we explore our Earth, its atmosphere, and the solar system.
7th Grade is a big part of a students academic journey and Mr. Morison is very excited to be able to help guide this years 7th graders! In ELA students will continue to sharpen their grammar skills, expand their vocab, explore new writing styles and analyze the meaning of the words they read in their novels. Students will learn about things such as cells and body systems in Science. In Religion, The New Testament and the story of Jesus Christ will be the focus for students this year.
Students in grades K-8 receive music and physical education instruction once a week. They learn about music in various ways, including history, theory, culture, vocabulary, and general knowledge of music. During music class, the students are prepared for their individual Class Masses, Las Posadas, and May Procession. They also participate in a class sing-off, Christmas choir, and Spring Musical performance.