Elementary Curriculum
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TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Religion, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Music, Computer Lab, Social-Emotional Skills,
Daily Homework
ACADEMIC SKILLS
Print Concepts, Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition, Literature, Informational Text , Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language, Vocabulary, Counting and Cardinality, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Measurement and Data, Geometry, Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Investigation and Experimentation, Citizenship, Geography, History, Safety, Fine Motor, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Activity, Health, Visual Art, Music, Drama
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Self-awareness, Interpersonal Awareness, Self-regulation, Self-expression, Communication, Social Interaction
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kindergarten
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Phonics Based Reading Program, Social Studies, Math, Music, Literature, Spanish, Physical Education, Science, Computer Lab, Art, Religion (integrated throughout the curriculum), Daily Homework
ACTIVITIES & COMMUNICATION
Get Acquainted Night in August, Johnny Appleseed Day, Blessing of the Animals, Hat Day, Kite Day, Share Days, Smartboard Lessons,Thanksgiving Feast, 7th Grade Buddies, Halloween Parade, Earth WeeK, Red Ribbon Week, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas Show, Peace Maker Celebration, All Presidents Day, Celebrate St. Valentine & St. Patrick, Celebrate Dr. Seuss, Dad’s Breakfast on St. Joseph’s Day, Buddy Easter Egg Hunt, Kindergarten Stations of the Cross, Mother’s Day Tea, Classroom Newsletter, Daily Emails, Kindergarten Graduation
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FIRST GRADE
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Language Arts: Superkids is an all inclusive language arts program which encourages strong phonics and grammar skills while fostering a lifetime love of reading. Students build a solid understanding of the writing process and practice their skills through all genres of writing, while building good handwriting habits;
Mathematics: Students will Develop and increase number sense, understand place value, increase understanding of addition and subtraction facts, use different strategies to build skills and encourage algebraic thinking, describe and analyze data, understand and use fractions, classify shapes and solid objects by their attributes;
Religion: Learn to follow the teachings of Jesus in our daily lives, students are introduced to living a life of faith, and understanding the importance of following the Golden Rule, students learn and understand the teachings of the Catholic Church, as a class we celebrate holy days, festivals, and saints;
Special Features: Weekly learning centers, Vegetable and herb garden, Student of the week, Birthday celebrations, Reading resource teacher pull out times , 8th grade Mass buddies, 4th grade reading buddies, Rainbow behavior chart, Small group reading, Seasonal and Holiday celebrations and festivals, Science projects, Service projects for our community.
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SECOND GRADE
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Language Arts: Develop phonemic awareness, oral reading skills, and reading comprehension. Build vocabulary by reading a variety of stories and learn to use context clues. Create one to two paragraphs using a variety of writing types (narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive). Print using appropriate spacing and letter formation. Begin to write letters and words in cursive.
Math: Count money including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Create and read a variety of graphs. Add two and three digit numbers with regrouping. Subtract two digit numbers with regrouping. Tell time to the hour, half hour, quarter hour, and five minute intervals. Use problem solving strategies and solve multiple step word problems. Learn basic multiplication facts.
Social Studies: Create an autobiographical timeline. Learn about services and interview a person about their job.
Science: Draw and write about the life cycles of plants and animals. Collect and study Rocks and Minerals.
Religion: Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist - Mini Retreat for First Eucharist - Read and discuss bible stories - Learn about the Ten Commandments
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THIRD GRADE
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Language Arts: Build vocabulary by reading a variety of stories and using context clues. Develop reading fluency and reading comprehension. Weekly spelling program.
Mathematics: Learn basic multiplication and division facts. Multiply and divide four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers. Use problem solving strategies to solve a variety of word problems.
Social Studies: Learn about Native Americans. Discover the United States through the use of the textbook, literature, and videos to compare different points of view.
Develop geography skills.
Science: Study space and the solar system. Create a planet report slideshow in computer class. Experience animal habitats and adaptations.
Religion: Read and discuss Bible stories. Learn about the seasons in the liturgical year.
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fourth grade
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CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Religion: Using the finding God series students meet Jesus in the Sacraments, live like Jesus in the Ten Commandments, practice using the Bible correctly, and participate in guided reflections and bible stories.
Mathematics: Math lessons are presented both through audio on the Smartboard and visual presentations by the teacher. Lessons include multi-digit multiplication and division, graphing, fractions (equivalency, addition and subtraction), decimals (vocabulary, addition and subtraction), problem solving/mental math & Algebra readiness.
Language Arts: Emphasizes vocabulary through the “Wordly Wise” program, improves reading fluency utilizing the Buddy Reading Program with first grade, concentrates on reading comprehension skills, and incorporates monthly book reports using a variety of themes including an oral biography where students may dress as their subject.
Social Studies: Studies California history by studying California explorers, the missions and gold rush, the road to statehood, California’s growth and development, its progression as a state, and its future. Including a trip to a mission and local virtual field trips.
Science: Incorporates interactive science experiments including virtual field trips and experiments on-line using the Smartboard to study the engineering process, plant & animals, ecosystems, weather, earth science, matter, energy & motion.
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FIFTH GRADE
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CURRICULUM STANDARDSThrough the use of teacher-led instruction, group work, individual projects, technology that includes interactive SmartBoard lessons, utilization of the Internet in the classroom, at home, and in the Computer Lab, and varied assessment approaches, the 5th grade will:
- Understand how participating in the Sacraments of the Church strengthens our relationship with, and our understanding of God;
- Continue to build fluent reading skills, comprehend narrative and expository texts, evaluate and critique literature, and apply grammar topics in written work and oral presentations;
- Become proficient in all operations of fractions and decimals and be introduced to pre-algebraic properties and applications;
- Study the development of our country, beginning with the earliest settlers, and understanding how the events leading up to the republic as we know it today resulted in a society based on individual rights;
- Discover how matter is formed, how plants and animals carry out life processes, how water on earth cycles, how the Sun’s energy affects weather, and the make-up of the solar system.
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