The 2 nd graders prepare for and receive their first Holy Communion. So, through out the year we grow in knowledge and spirituality. 3 rd grade is a time for mastery of skills learned in 1 st and 2 nd grade. Mathematics focus on multiplication and geometry, Language Arts emphasize mastery in decoding and encoding skills. Social Studies focus on geographical components and several Native American tribes.
Science develops knowledge of plant and animal life cycles.
And then, tying everything together, is Religion which brings faith into the students' lives. In 4 th grade, students spend time on the core curriculum which includes Religion, Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. In Mathematics, the students concentrate on long division and fractions. Language Arts center around the eight parts of speech and their usage. The greatest challenge for 4 th grade students is to learn they are no longer in primary grades, and to prepare for middle school.