Curriculum & Assessments
Concepts of family, community, world and social responsibility are introduced and incorporated into the Religion curriculum.
Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science through active participation and investigation. Curriculum follows National Science Standards by introducing: Health, Senses, Matter, Motion, Plants, Animals, Earth, Weather, and Sky.
Children learn about a life of faith through age appropriate lessons and activities. We help each child form a relationship with God through simple prayers and through the introduction of scripture, sacramental rituals, and other Catholic practices. These activities lead children to joyful participation in a life of faith.
Real world problem-solving opportunities through hands-on, visual, and auditory activities. Concepts include: numbers, operations, graphing, measurement, geometry, and patterns.
Alphabet recognition, phonological awareness, listening comprehension, and beginning reading concepts. Developmentally appropriate handwriting instruction for correct formation of upper and lower case letters.
Integrates reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students develop and enhance fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and decoding skills to become better readers and writers. We emphasize the value of reading as a life-long learning tool and encourage students to appreciate all genres of literature.
Real-world problem solving and hands-on learning opportunities through the use of manipulatives, games, and technology. Students frequently revisit topics to ensure understanding. Students are encouraged to reach their learning potential and relate math concepts to life experiences.
Promotes Catholic Social teachings of the Church through sacraments (Reconciliation and First Communion in second grade), service activities, and weekly liturgies. Catholic values permeate the elementary curriculum with grade appropriate instruction in Catholic beliefs and practices. Students are provided opportunities to grow spiritually by participating in prayer and sacramental experiences including weekly Liturgy, coordinating and collaborating on service projects, and by having their relationship with God fostered within caring, supportive relationships with peers and adults. Students are encouraged to incorporate God’s presence in their lives through prayer, scripture, and service.
Life, earth, and physical sciences enhances students’ natural curiosity of the world, and promotes understanding through observation, experimentation, and investigation.
Develop an understanding of the interrelatedness of people through their explorations of communities, states, countries and the world. Students are provided with opportunities to practice their obligations as members of groups. Skills necessary for success in the study of social sciences are introduced and practiced.
The artistic discipline of Music offers social and creative experiences necessary for a well-rounded education. Art classes offer exposure to the elements and principles of art. Art projects are developed to complement other curricular areas.
A day in the life at St. Michael
St. Michael Catholic School administers the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) in the fall and spring for students in grades 2- 8.
With average standardized test scores that consistently exceed the 80th percentile, we’re proud of the reputation St. Michael Catholic School has earned.
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