Curriculum

All students, regardless of their religious affiliation, will study the precepts of the Roman Catholic Church. They are expected to participate fully in all religious activities including monthly Masses, prayers, paraliturgies, etc. Secular subjects, depending on the grade level, include: reading/literature, mathematics/Algebra I, language arts, social studies/history, and science. Special classes, depending on grade level, are: art, music, library, computer, physical education, and Spanish.

A rubric scoring system will be employed by all teachers in grades K-8. Copies of the various rubrics are available from the classroom teachers.

Homework is assigned at the discretion of the classroom teacher. However, the standard “rule of thumb” is that the time necessary to complete homework assignments should be about ten minutes multiplied by the grade number of the student (a fourth grader should have approximately 40 minutes of homework). Special projects, tests, and exams may require extra time. However, if a student is spending an inordinate amount of time on homework, the classroom teacher should be informed so that any potential problem may be addressed before it becomes a major concern.

An agenda for recording homework is required for students in grades 2-8. This is also a vehicle for facilitating communication between home and school.

Field trips are considered an extension of the academic program. Students should participate on field trips so as to enrich their educational experience. Financial hardships that might impact a student’s ability to participate should be brought to the attention of the classroom teacher or the principal. Proper and completed documentation must be returned before any student will be allowed to participate on a field trip. A phone call will not suffice to allow a student to participate