Curriculum & Assessments
ACADEMICS
Student self-direction in learning is encouraged as well as our ability to guide students to accept an increased responsibility for their education.
Curriculum & Assessments
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 and music classes offer exposure to the elements and principles of art, music theory and instrumentation, performance, and liturgical music.
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.
Victim/Survivor Assistance
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis partners with Canvas Health, an independent and professional local care provider, to offer confidential, compassionate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (651) 291-4497.
Safe Environment School Coordinator
Julie Herbst
(952) 447-2124, Ext. 191
herbst@saintmpl.org
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