Literacy/Language Arts Assist the in mastering expressive and receptive language skills necessary for the development of problem solving and thinking skills. Assist the child in developing skills. Assist the child in developing both gross and fine motor skills. Assist the child in acquiring interpersonal skills necessary for interacting effectively with peers and adults. Develop student’s language through speaking and listening Develop student’s writing and reading readiness skills. Math Rote counting 1-10 Naming 10 shapes Compares 2 objects object by size Learns ordinal Numbers Learns position words (top, bottom, front, back, etc) Object counting Uses guessing, estimation and proportion to solve problems. Beginning patterns Science Life Science Earth and Space Science Physical Science Nature of Science Social Studies Historical Perspective Geographic Perspective Civic Perspective Economic Perspective Social, Cultural, and World Perspective Religion Develop a loving relationship with our loving God and learning about God's gifts. Awareness of church as being family of God. Learn the importance of prayer (spoken, sung, spontaneous, rote, etc.) and God's Word in one's life. Develop a of right and wrong behavior. Spanish Conversational Spanish Colors Numbers Rooms in home Animals Body parts Songs Art Develop skills to draw, color, cut, glue and paint. Show responsibility and greater independence in the use of art and tools. Given the opportunity to develop creative self-expression by using a variety of media, tools and methods. Show appreciation for their artistic work and other's work. Begin to reproduce color, form and textures. Explore and become confident using a variety of methods, textures and media. Music Music production and performance Express rhythm through various movements to music. Become familiar with musical instruments. Expose to music from various cultures, genres and music with a storyline. Health, Safety and Physical Education Develop locomotor skills Develop non-locomotor skills Develop eye-hand and eye-foot coordination Develop fine motor and muscle skills Develop age-appropriate personal hygiene skills Develop cooperative group skills Personal health and safety Library Visit library weekly for themed Story-time with librarian. Look at books available in the library.
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Year-Olds Curriculum Religion Students develop a relationship with God and learning about God’s gifts. Beginning prayer. Developing a sense of right and wrong behavior. Kindness and Sharing. Literacy Students develop language through speaking and listening. Students develop reading and writing readiness skills. Will recognize some sight words. Art Develop basic skills to draw, color, cut, glue and paint. Able to recognize and reproduce colors, forms and shapes. P.E. Students do stretching exercises and running Students play games like: Red Light Green Light, Simon Says and Duck, Duck, Goose. Math count and recognize numbers 1 – 20 and classify objects and name geometric shapes and concept of patterns and make patterns Music Students express rhythm through movement, instruments, and poems. Science Students will: Identify parts of the body Understand 5 Senses Explore animal habitats Discuss life cycle of plants Discuss life cycle of animals Health & Safety develop eye-hand and eye-foot coordination. fine motor skills and large motor skills Spanish Students will communicate in Spanish and develop literacy in two essential language skills: LISTENING and SPEAKING. Literacy will be developed around the following themes: Common greetings and questions, Colors, Numbers, Family Members, Shapes, Seasonal Holidays and various Religious topics There is always a balance between play time learning and academic sitting and learning.
Kindergarten Curriculum Religion Learn about Ceation Identify Holy Family Old/New Testament Stories Identify 3 persons of the Holy Trinity Participate in Mass Understand Baptism Learn Prayers Display Christian Values Primary Textbook: Bible Language Arts Reading Skills & Fluency Letter Recognition Print/Book Awareness Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Phonics Comprehension & Fluency Writing & Spelling Primary Textbook: Reading Street, workbooks and writing journal Math & Classification & Graph to 30 sense Skills Money & Subtraction Textbook: Singapore Math Social Studies Community Helpers Symbols of America Holidays Map & Geographic Features Historical Meaning of Celebrations Primary Textbook: Numerous, current resources Science Body Living vs. Nonliving Environmental Awareness Space Weather & Seasons Solid, Liquid, Gas Primary Textbooks: Numerous, current resources
1st Grade Curriculum Religion Faith Holy Trinity Holy Family The Church Mary The Saints Liturgy Sacraments Prayers Life in Christ Ten Commandments Seasonal Liturgical Activities Primary Textbook: Faith First Language Arts Reading Decoding & Word Recognition – Blending and Segmenting Listening Skills Oral Communication Comprehension Skills Reading strategies Reading across all subject areas Primary Textbooks: Reading Street Other Resources -Accelerated Reader -Various leveled readers and novels used guided reading groups Writing Manuscript Handwriting Sentence Construction Meaning Construction Writing Genres (Letters, informational, narratives, etc…) Writing across the subject areas Grammar Mathematics Solving to 120 – Place Value – Addition and Subtraction to 100 – Weight and Length – Shapes (2D and 3D) Patterns Programs Used: Singapore Math Star Math Math Facts
2nd Grade Curriculum Religion Profession of Faith Sacred scripture, readings at Mass, lives of the Saints, Ten Commandments, Reconciliation Celebration of the Christian Mystery Plan and participate actively in Mass, participate in liturgical celebrations, First Communion Life in Christ Identify the Community of God as family, class, parish, and outside community, morality, respect, stewardship, service projects Prayer Review traditional prayers, recite the Act of Contrition, participate in the Rosary Primary Textbooks: Faith First (Benzinger) Call to Celebrate: Reconciliation (Our Sunday Visitor) Language Arts Reading (Two Anthologies divided into themes) Sharing Stories Kindness Look Again Fossils Courage Our Country & Its People Accelerated Reading Program Online Lexia Reading Program Book Reports SRA Program Spelling, Phonics, English Vocabulary Development Decoding – Word Recognition Vowel Sounds Comprehension Retelling Listening Skills Note Taking Oral Reporting Writing Process Sentence Structure Paragraphs Story Writing Capital Letters – Punctuation Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives Dictionary Skills Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms Suffixes, Prefixes Cursive Writing Math Numbers and Operations Number Sense, Addition and Subtraction, Properties, and Fractions Measurement Linear Measurement, Weight, Temperature, Time, Capacity Geometry Two and Three dimensional shapes, Perimeter and Area, Symmetry Algebra Concepts Patterns, Problem Solving Textbook: Math in Focus- Singapore Math (Marshall Cavendish) Math in Focus Student Workbook Resources: Math Facts Computer Program STAR Math Computer Program
2nd Grade Curriculum Science Integrated Health and Space Science Life Science Physical Science Nature of Science Primary Textbook: Science The Diamond Addition (Scott Foresman) Resources: Current Scientific Resources & Publications Social Studies Geography Economics Civics History Social, Cultural, and World Perspectives Primary Textbook: Social Studies: Neighborhoods (Houghton Mifflin) Resources: Time For Kids National Geographic Website
Language Arts Reading Themes Friendship Imagination Money City Wildlife Story Telling Country Life Primary Textbooks: Open Court Resources: Various leveled chapter books for small reading groups English Dictionary Skills Long & Short Vowels Plurals Contractions Compounds Possessives Grammar and Mechanics Syllables Consonant Blends Paragraph, Story & Report Writing Primary Textbooks: Open Court (McGraw Hill) Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser) Phonics Level C (Modern Curriculum Press) Mathematics & Subtraction Value, Money & Time Solving Textbook: Math in Focus: Singapore Math (Marshall Cavendish) Religion Creation The Holy Trinity The Church The Ten Commandments Christian Morality Sacraments Memorized Prayers: Hail Holy Queen Apostles Primary Textbook: Faith First (RCL Benziger) Resources: Catholic Bible Catechism of the Catholic Church Science & Space Science Weather/Climate Pollution/Recycling System Features of the Earth Space & Stars Cycle Rocks, Minerals & Fossils Life Science Living & Non-Living Things Plants & Animals Food Chains Human Anatomy (Systems of the Body) Physical Science Matter Force & Motion Energy Magnetism Primary Textbooks: Science (Scott Foresman) Social Studies Landforms Colonial America Map Skills Natural Resources Early Settlers Holidays Primary Textbook Communities (Houghton Mifflin) 4thGrade Curriculum
4th Curriculum Social Studies Program Goal: To develop literate citizens able to actively participate in the world of the 21st century. Areas of Study: American history and geography from the time of the settlers to present day Five main regions of U.S. (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West) Explore how geography, climate, resources and people (culture) have influenced development of each region View Country as a whole to determine the important elements that tie us together as a nation American’s and responsibility in today’s global society. Colorado History, through social and cultural approach Primary Textbooks: States and Regions (Harcourt Brace) Colorado: Crossroads To The West Trip Rocky Mountain National Park Science Program Goal: The program is oriented to help students develop an interest in intricate workings of the world around them. Students will be exposed to various physical phenomena and the workings of nature in a manner that is designed to stimulate their curiosity and desire for additional knowledge. Life Science Plant structure and function, Animal structure and function, Energy in Ecosystems and Surviving the Environment, Systems of the Human Body Earth Science Measuring weather, the Makeup of the Exploring the Oceans and Movements in the Solar System. Physical Science Properties of matter, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism, and Light, Motion, Simple Machines Space and Technology Earth Cycles, Inner and Outer Planets Primary Textbook: Science (Scott Foresman) Field Trip Dissection at Denver Museum of Nature and Science 5th Grade Curriculum
Music Read and create complex rhythms, including dotted quarter, sixteenth, eighth and paired sixteenth notes and rests, and syncopation. Study recorder to learn treble clef, including ledger- line notes. Perform a variety of vocalizations to extend range and develop singing voice. Continue rounds and ostinati and simple part- singing. Listen to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods, recognizing and identifying form and mood. Understand American history through musical selections. patriotic songs – This Land Is Your Land, America the Beautiful, The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Recognize by sight and sound orchestral and percussion instruments, identifying instrument families. Develop advanced dance steps, including reel, grand right-and-left, grapevine, basket weave, and line dances while learning dances from a variety of cultures. Actively participate in the Mass by learning and understanding hymns in relation to the liturgical year and/or the readings. Voluntary cantor program for 4th and 5th grades. Learn a variety of liturgy settings in English, Spanish and Latin. Participate in the Christmas program. Include literacy activities in all of music education. Spanish Students will communicate in Spanish and develop literacy in four essential language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Literacy will be expanded around the following themes introduced in Pre-K – 2nd grade: Introductions “Hola! Me Spanish Greetings- “Buenos Días!” Numbers Shapes and colors Days of the week, months of the year, seasons and weather Classroom objects Clothing Food Animals Family members Parts of the body Catholic prayers, songs and mass responses Students will begin to identify and apply basic rules of Spanish grammar in their communication. Singular/plural noun and adjective agreement Masculine/feminine noun and adjective agreement Conjugated forms of verbs Position of words Students will discuss and compare their culture and celebrations with those of native Spanish speaking countries. Physical Education Students will know the following concepts appropriate to each grade level: Knowledge and competent skills in a variety of movements, physical activities, and sports. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing of physical fitness and understanding the benefits of the physical activity. Demonstrate respect and responsibility with people in a physical activity setting. Demonstrate knowledge necessary to participate in lifetime physical activities. Art The students will: Express artistic talent Develop creative thinking Explore and use a variety of materials & tools Develop an art vocabulary Integrate art history & class projects Create age/grade appropriate projects based on the elements of art (line, color, space, shape, form, texture) and principles of design 3rd – 5th Grade Specials Curriculum continued
Computer Computer and technology terminology Keyboarding including introductory touch typing and correct finger placement on home row and all keys Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Protecting computers from potential hazards, i.e., spilling food on keyboard, scratching CDs and disks, viruses, static charge, magnets, etc. Creating, saving, opening, closing, and editing files on your computer or a network server. Basic word processing and formatting of word processing files. Powerpoint for multimedia presentations. Creating and interpreting spreadsheets. Computer ethics including responsible and ethical use of technology and information including personal consequences of inappropriate use. Internet – a web browser, finding information on the Internet, creating and using bookmarks, evaluating accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of information, citing sources of information, and using online resources for research. Internet safety considerations. Computer (continued) Computer ethics and responsible computer use including adherence to the schools’ acceptable use policy, copyright laws, consequences for plagiarism, and violation of copyright laws or the school’s acceptable use policy. Using online resources and software programs to enhance learning in math, reading, keyboarding, and other areas. Library Each class has a designated weekly time to spend in the library. Most of the students library time is spent locating books they would like to check out for a week, read, and return the following week. Librarian works closely with classroom teachers to compliment areas of study. Students learn and use basic library skills to locate books and further research efforts. Students will media literacy skills in order to discern credible sources. Middle School Content
6th – 8th students will: Strengthen their creative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while accepting multiple solutions to a single problem. Create original artwork in a variety of media utilizing the elements of art and the principles of design. Increase their art vocabulary. Recognize and understand the complex nature of visual expression. Recognize and understand past and current artworks and their relationship within history. Identify and appreciate the similarities and differences of diverse cultures as expressed through their art. Understand the variety of the functions and purposes for creating art. Understand the changing nature of art: art as a universal language of symbols and images and as an intrinsic element of human expression. Recognize art as integral to daily life in that our constructed environment is shaped and influenced by the elements of art and principles of design. Demonstrate an understanding of art criticism and aesthetics using the specialized language of each. Analyze, evaluate and judge their own artwork and that of others. Discover, utilize, and transfer connections between the visual arts and other disciplines. Strengthen their creative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while accepting multiple solutions to a single problem. Create original artwork in a variety of media utilizing the elements of art and the principles of design. 6th – 8th students will: Read and create complex rhythms, including dotted quarter, sixteenth, eighth and paired sixteenth notes and rests, and syncopation. Study recorder to learn treble clef, including ledger- line notes. Perform a variety of vocalizations to extend and develop singing voice. Continue rounds and ostinati and refine the skill of part- singing. Listen to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods, recognizing and identifying form and mood. Understand American history through musical selections. patriotic songs – This Land Is Your Land, America the Beautiful, The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Recognize by sight and sound orchestral and percussion instruments, identifying instrument families. Learn a variety of liturgy settings in English, Spanish and Latin. Participate in the Christmas program. 6th – 8th students will: Middle School Electives Entrepreneurial Business: Physical Education
Introduction Expectations and Outline of Year Theme – Creation of, consistency of, interest for audience, selected– Ad Sales Business Letter to potential businesses for advertisement slots Business Letter Sales Pitch to Businesses Outline of Book Create detailed ladder of pages Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light etc.) General Layout Rules position of heading, copy rules, photo tips, alignment, color PageMaker Opening ladder, creating a page, inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart Ad Sales Pitch to Businesses Photoshop (or other photo program) Downloading photos, cropping, editing, resizing, adjusting lighting or color, saving correctly Sales – Creation of advertisements with color, arrangement, size; bills sent with business letter when complete Book Keeping Budget logs, copies of forms Fall photo and page responsibilities assigned articles –Writing informative, yet interesting articles (who, what, when, where, why, how) Using descriptive words Fundraising – Setting goal, designing project, executing keeping records Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Letters and Memos format, formality, setting deadlines, contact information Information Ads – Some ad pages need finished, so bills can be sent using formats above Proofreading – need revised and edited, spellings, Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Fundraising – Setting goal, designing project, executing sales, keeping records Ads – Some ad pages need finished, so can be sent formats above Proofreading – Pages need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light etc.) Winter and page responsibilities assigned. Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Proofreading – Pages need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. . Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light, etc.)
need checked. School pictures, fall sports pictures, and all fall pictures should be complete by end of this month January February March April May Letters and Memos – format, formality, setting deadlines, contact information Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions – Posters for advertisement Letters to announce sales week, theme, and price. Ads – Letters to Senior parents with memo attached (composite information, call for recognition ads, etc.) Proofreading – need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. Sales – Book sales, keeping records, depositing money, etc. Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Pages need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light etc.) Ads – All business ads should be created and money collected. Approximately three fourths of the yearbook budget should be raised by the end of this month. Spring photo and page responsibilities assigned. – Book sales, keeping records, depositing etc. Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Proofreading – need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light etc.) Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Proofreading – Pages need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. *Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light etc.) Spring sports pictures and spring event pictures should be complete by the end of this month. Page creation – inserting background, using template or creating own template, inserting text, pictures, and clipart, effective heading, text, photos, clipart, engaging captions Proofreading – Pages need revised and edited, spellings, need checked. Photography – functions of camera, techniques of photography (angles, light etc.).