The goal is to develop lifelong readers with an emphasis on reading for meaning. Writing is used to encourage progression from the spoken to the written word. The mathematics curriculum encourages exploration, investigation, and problem solving. It emphasizes manipulation of concrete objects, recognition of numerals, number concepts, measurement of time and money, and the promotion of computer literacy. It is the goal of the religious education program to present our Catholic faith accurately, authentically and consistently with the age and readiness of the child.
Emphasis is based on developing a positive awareness of self.
Students learn about creation, religious signs and symbols and are exposed to the season in the liturgical year. Understanding how God acts as a loving parent is stressed. Science concepts are explored by using the five senses during the manipulation of materials or direct observation. Special emphasis is placed on the awareness of self within the family and the community, seasonal traditions, cultural differences, current and historical events. Basic map skills are introduced.