Students are encouraged to develop a greater respect and appreciation for all members of God's family. They are helped to understand their responsibilities in the church community and to recognize the need to work for peace and justice. Reading is taught through the use of the basic Literature program with an emphasis on skills, discussion, and creative writing. Vocabulary and comprehensive development skills are a major part of the curriculum. Grammar fundamentals and usage are taught in the language arts classes.
Students learn to reason mathematically and become problem solvers.
The Core Curriculum of New York State and the Diocesan Mathematics Curriculum provide the basis for instruction. A three-year program investigates Earth Science, Biology, and Physical Science in each grade. A basic foundation is presented to 6th graders and a continuation of each science rounds out the program in grades 7 and 8. There is an emphasis on hands-on experimentation with student involvement in planning experiments. There are occasions in classes for students to research and to present their findings in creative writings and in various projects.