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Religion:


 

Formal and informal instruction includes the study of a life of faith in the Church through Jesus Christ, follow the liturgical seasons of the Church, the Holy Bible, formation in prayer life and living a life of grace.

 

 

Reading:

 

Comprehensive approach to teaching reading using the SRA Horizons and Reading mastery program emphasizing phonics, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, spelling and writing.

Classic literature includes  Johnny Appleseed, Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, and Butterflies

 

 

Grammar:

 

Study of the parts of speech.

 

Mathematics:

 

Continue with addition, subtraction, geometry, money, charts and graphs. Introduce multiplication and fractions.

Individualized Accelerated Math program

 

Science:

 

Study of general science including rocks, planets, earth, water cycle, habitats, life cycle of butterflies and health.

 

 

Social Studies:

 

Study of Native American Indians, Columbus, the Pilgrims, ancient Egypt, Christmas around the world and map skills. 

 

 

Spanish:

 

Develop listening and speaking.  Introduce reading and writing skills.  Students study the cultures within the Spanish-speaking world.

 

 

Handwriting:

 

Develop manuscript handwriting.

 

Art:

 

Reinforce the knowledge of colors, introduce line and design and create works using various mediums.

 

Physical Education:

 

Students engage in exercise, group games and activities.  Development of motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and movement are emphasized.

 

 

Technology:

 

Learn how to save material, cut, paste, and use different buttons and commands in Microsoft Word. Introduce keyboarding skills.

Utilize educational software reinforcing our Language Arts, Math and Reading programs.

 

 

Music:

 

Develop an appreciation of music through hands-on experiences and listening. Exposure to a wide range of musical styles.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

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