• Kindergarten

Students develop the skills necessary to become readers and writers, as well as learn the key fundamental skills of math. Children are encouraged to become more independent, to be kind friends, and to be good citizens. Students include God in each day during prayer and through action.

• 1st Grade

1st grade continues studying prayers and the Bible. Students develop various math skills including addition and subtraction through the number 20, order and sequencing numbers, number patterns, practicing measurement, graphing, symmetry, solid and plane figures, and problem solving. 1st Grade science includes plants, animals, earth science, sound and light waves. Famous symbols and figures, holiday celebrations, and map skills are explored in social studies class. 1st grade students develop skills for reading, writing, speaking and listening in language arts by practicing grammar, phonics, expanding vocabulary through spelling, reading, and writing sentences.

• 2nd Grade

2nd Grade prepares for first reconciliation and first Holy Communion. Both Catholic and Non-Catholic students learn about the nature, grace, and beauty of both sacraments. 2nd Grade continues to develop math skills by practicing two and three-digit adding and subtracting, telling time, and county money. In science class, students study the states of matter, landforms, bodies of water, and how and why the earth is changing constantly. Students sharpen map and globe skills, learn about family traditions, American holidays, and develop an understanding of goods, services, and wants vs. needs in social studies class. 2nd Grade expands reading comprehension and fluency, truly develops a love for reading, and continues to practice grammar and vocabulary.

• 3rd Grade

3rd Grade is a phenomenal year for development. 3rd Grade learns about respect for self and others, identifying and expressing emotions appropriately, use responsibility to take care of the classroom, working together with classmates by listening and sharing, and treating each other with love as Jesus did.
3rd Grade learns about virtues and puts them into action, and about the Body of Christ. They continue to grow in friendship with Jesus and study the saints. Math class consists of consistent practice of fundamentals and number sense (Simple Solutions), as well as learning new operations of multiplication and division. In science class, 3rd Grade explores the life and earth sciences, and has an enhanced focus on research and presentation skills, as well has hands-on science experiments. In social studies class, students discuss current events, history, geography, and different communities. 3rd Grade develops writing traits, specifically organization, sentence fluency, grammar and writing mechanics.

• 4th Grade

4th Grade develops core skills and virtues like leadership and kindness. Collaborative conversations that encourage student leadership, personal responsibility for their own education, practicing manners and showing grace are at the forefront of lessons with students. Students are introduced to notetaking and study skills. Reading and writing in 4th Grade are sources of creative expression. Reading comprehension is examined by use of a reading journal and daily practice through short reading passages. Students continue to develop writing skills and are introduced to writing “voice”. Through the study of vocabulary and language, students begin writing unique pieces, practice spelling skills using the 31 spelling rules when spelling new words, and practice grammar. In math class, 4th Grade builds upon the skills they’ve mastered in previous grades. Money management is a critical skill 4th Grade practices throughout the year. Social Studies curriculum is heavily focused on the state of Pennsylvania. Students begin by using maps and atlases to discover continents, oceans, and the location of the United States. 4th Grade dives into the history of Pennsylvania and have the opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the history of Pennsylvania and the changes that can be made. The Science curriculum focuses on biology, and an introduction to astronomy, physics, and geology.