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Academics

 

Catholic education is the top priority in our school. Catholic values are integrated throughout our curriculum and we incorporate the tenets of our Catholic Faith into all aspects of our school. Students in upper grades have opportunities for retreats throughout the year, and all students take part in the planning and celebration of special liturgies during the course of the school year. Parents/Guardians are notified of these Masses and are encouraged to attend.

 

We work with other ministries in our Parish to perform Outreach projects. These include food drives, performances for our Senior luncheons, visits to local convalescent hospitals, care packages for our military, and gifts to those in need. 

GRADES K-5 

CURRICULUM:  

Religion

  • Weekly Mass in the Church

  • Liturgy preparation

  • Sacramental preparation

  • Spiritual retreats

  • Faith Families

  • Service projects

  • Eucharistic Adoration

  • ST. Mary Press "Finding Faith in Life" Bible Study and Religious Education

  • RCL Benziger Legacy Family Life Programs



Mathematics

  • Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards and Common Core State Standards

  • Small group instruction

  • Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills

  • Daily foundational skill review using Moby Max

  • Differentiated instruction for remediation and enrichment

  • Eureka Math² from Great Minds 


English Language Arts - Literacy

  • Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards and Common Core State Standards

  • Small group instruction

  • Foundational skills in reading

  • Conventions and knowledge of language integrating vocabulary, spelling, and grammar

  • Skills practice in persuasive, expository, and narrative writing using Four Square Writing (1-2) and Step Up to Writing (3-5)

  • Differentiated instruction for remediation and enrichment

  • Novel studies 

  • Progress in Language/Reading 

  • Super Kids K-2 


Science

  • Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards

  • Studies include earth, life, and physical sciences

  • Scientific inquiry

  • Hands on investigation and experimentation

  • Differentiated instruction for remediation and enrichment

  • Studiesweekly Integrated NGSS Science Curriculum



Social Studies

  • Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards and California State  Standards 

  • Studies include Communities, California History, and American History

  • Multiple field study experiences

  • Differentiated instruction for remediation and enrichment

  • Studies Weekly and St. Mary's Press 

 

STEM

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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Technology integrated throughout curriculum

  • Physical Education Classes

  • Music classes 

  •  Spanish Program (Kinder 50/50 dual language in 2024-2025) All other classes have Spanish class. 

  • Multi-Disciplinary Fine Arts Integration

  • Field Study Experiences

  • Drama 

  • Extended Day Care with Homework Club

  • Projects in All Grades

  • Weekly  Assemblies

  • Morning Rosary 

  • Altar Servers

  • Student Planned Liturgy Services/Student Cantor

  • Praise and Worship/ Choir

  • Campus Ministry grades 3-8  

GRADES 6-8 

CURRICULUM:

 

Religion

Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards and USCCB 

  • Weekly Mass in the Church

  • Altar Serving

  • Faith Family Leaders

  • Spiritual Retreats

  • Service Projects

  • Student-planned Liturgy Services with Student Cantors

  •  Penance Services, Rosaries, Stations of
    the Cross

  • RCL Benziger Family Life Program

  • Life Teen, Teen Timeline, St. Mary's Press, Encounter and Catholic Media 

  • Saint Mary's Press Connect 


Mathematics

  • Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards and Common Core State Standards

  • Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Foundational Skill Review

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • High School Placement Test Preparation

  • Course work in 8th grade “Advanced Math” is Algebra 1

  •  Eureka Math² from Great Minds 



English Language Arts

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Literature Studies include Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry

  • Curriculum integration with Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar

  • In-Depth Novel Studies

  • Language Conventions and Clarity

  • High School Placement Test Preparation

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Two levels of ELA Instruction – Grade Level and Honors Prep (8)

  • STUDY-SYNC Writing and Grammar and Literature series


Science

  • Curriculum aligned to Diocesan Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards

  • Studies include Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences

  • Scientific Inquiry

  • Hands on Investigation and Experimentation

  • Science Fair

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Discovery Techbook -Science Integrated NGSS Science Curriculum

  • STEM Program


Social Studies

  • Curriculum aligned to California State Standards

  • Studies include Ancient Civilizations, World History, and U.S. History

  • Distinguish among Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Discovery Techbook - California Edition 


STEM 

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ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Academic Decathlon

  • Praise and Worship/ Choir 

  • Technology integrated throughout curriculum - 1:1 Chromebooks

  • Physical Education Classes

  • Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Program

  •  Community Service Outreach, Drama, Choir

  • Washington D.C. Trip -Grade 8

  • Science Camp   

  • Student Government

  • Service Outreach Programs

  • Altar Servers

  • Student Campus Ministry

  • Student-led Prayer Service Assemblies

  • Spanish 

  • Student Planned Liturgy 

  • ​Executive Functioning Courses 

  • Campus Ministry 

  • Pod/Video Studio

  •  Life Skills Courses 

  • Drama 

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