Curriculum

Religion

• Weekly Mass in the Church (K)

• Reflects the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

• Students are introduced to Scriptures and the Sacraments

• Faith Families

• Service Projects

• Eucharistic Adoration (K)

• “His Little Way” – Sofia Institute (TK)

• The Little Catholics’ Journey through the Liturgical Year

• Loyola Press Growing with God (K)

• Sadlier We Believe Catholic Identity Edition Religion Curriculum (K)

Mathematics

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

• Small Group Instruction

• Developmental Skills in Number Sense, Algebra Functions, Measurement, Geometry, and Mathematical Reasoning

• Curriculum Integration with Science and Technology

• Daily Foundational Skill Review

• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

• Houghton Mifflin Big Day Pre-K (TK)

• Savvas Envision Math (K)

• Three Cheers Envision (TK) Literacy/Math/SS/Science Program

English Language Arts - Literacy

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

• Small Group Instruction

• Foundational Skills in Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Reading

• Daily word work with Word Families and Sight Words

• Speaking and Listening Opportunities

• Sentence mastery and writing skills practice using Four Square Writning (TK & K)

• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

• Houghton Mifflin Big Day Pre-K (TK)

• Houghton Mifflin Journeys Reading and Language Arts Program (K)

Science

• Curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (K)

• Scientific Inquiry

• Hands on Investigation and Experimentation

• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

• Mystery Science Science Curriculum (K)

Social Studies

• Houghton Mifflin Into Social Studies Program (grade K)

• Studies include communities and the historical connections between the World of Long Ago and the World Today

• Curriculum is designed to meet mission-driven national standards approved by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange.

• Differentiated instruction for remediation and enrichment

Enrichment Opportunities

• Technology integrated throughout curriculum

• Physical education courses weekly

• Multidisciplinary fine arts integration

• Extended Day Care

• After-school clubs and enrichment

• Weekly Library visits

• STEM Exploratoriums

• Daily school-wide devotional morning assemblies

• Curricular music integration

updated 08/2024

Religion

• Weekly Class Mass in the Church     

• Altar Serving

• Faith Family Leaders

• Spiritual Retreats

• Service Projects

• Student planned Liturgy Services with Student Cantors

• Eucharistic Adoration, Penance Services, Rosaries, Stations of the Cross

• Loyola Press - Growing with God

• Sadlier We Believe Catholic Identity Edition Religion Curriculum*

Mathematics

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

• Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Foundational Skill Review

• Differentiated Instruction

• High School Placement Test Preparation

• Two distinct Levels of Math Instruction

• Course work in 8th grade “Advanced Math” is Algebra 1 or Geometry

• Savvas Envision Mathematics Program

Spanish

• Immerses students in authentic Spanish language and cultural experiences

• Teacher-led instruction through text, video, audio, and online learning

• Meets ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages

• Comprehensive Spanish Curriculum

English Language Arts

• Persuasive, Expository and Narrative Writing

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

• Literature Studies include Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry

• Curriculum integration with Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar

• In-Depth Novel Studies

• Language Conventions and Clarity

• High School Placement Test Preparation

• Differentiated Instruction

• Prentice Hall Language Arts Program

• Sadlier Achieve Vocabulary (5-8)

• Simple Solutions Workshop Reading Comprehension (5-8)

Science

• Curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards

• Integrated Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences

• Scientific Inquiry

• Hands on Investigation and Experimentation

• Science Fair (7 & 8)

• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

• NGSS Science Curriculum

• Freckle/Mystery Science

Social Studies

• Meets mission-driven national standards approved by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange

• Studies include Communities, California History, and American History

• Multiple field study experiences

• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

• Walk through Ancient Times (6th)

• Houghton-Mifflin Into Social Studies 2019 (6)*

• Houghton-Mifflin Into Social Studies 2018 (7, 8)*

• Simple Solutions Social Studies Curriculum (6-8)Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social Emotional Learning

• Friendzy - Biblical, Comprehensive, Evidence-Based SEL Schoolwide Curriculum

Enrichment Opportunities

• Academic Decathlon (TBD)

• Technology integrated throughout

• Physical education courses twice weekly

• Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Program

• Geography School Clubs (TBD)

• Walk Through Ancient Times (grade 6)

• Student Government

• Service Outreach Programs

• Liturgical Service - Altar Serving and Student Lectors

• Student Campus Ministry

• After-School Athletics Program

• Daily Student-Led Prayer Service Assemblies

• Public Speaking

updated 08/2024