Lower School
In the first grade, students are introduced to the school uniform, to testing, and to the structure of the traditional classroom. Learning progresses from this point through a sequential, self-reinforcing curriculum designed to challenge the student by introducing familiar but increasingly advanced concepts.
Emphasis in grades one through six is on fundamental subjects: reading, handwriting, English grammar, vocabulary, and composition. Reading and spelling are taught using phonics and the Open Court® textbook series. Students are also introduced to history, geography, and Spanish language study, and in the fifth and sixth grade, to life science.
Mathematics is taught every day. Physical education classes, held three times per week, are also included, as is optional instruction in the Roman Catholic faith. Weekly lessons in art, music , library and computer keyboarding round out the course of instruction.
In the seventh grade, all students take Latin; students who demonstrate willingness and ability may begin Prep School courses in algebra. Seventh grade culminates in successful completion of a comprehensive "leaving certificate" exam and promotion to the Prep School.
Lower School Courses of Study
GRADE 1: | Reading - Open Court 1 | GRADE 2: | Reading - Open Court 2 |
Word Study Skill | Grammar | ||
Spelling - Vocabulary | Spelling - Vocabulary | ||
Handwriting | Composition | ||
Mathematics (Saxon) | Handwriting | ||
Introduction to Science | Mathematics (Saxon) | ||
Spanish | Science | ||
Music, Art, Physical Education | History - readings from the Ancient World | ||
Library, Computer Keyboarding | Geography - emphasis on geographical terms | ||
Spanish | |||
Music, Art, Physical Education,Library, Computer Keyboarding | |||
GRADE 3: | Reading - Open Court 3 | GRADE 4: | Reading - Open Court 4 |
Grammar | Grammar | ||
Spelling - Vocabulary | Spelling - Vocabulary | ||
Composition | Composition | ||
Handwriting | Handwriting | ||
Mathematics (Saxon) | Mathematics (Saxon) | ||
Science | Science | ||
History - Medieval and Renaissance through the Age of Discovery | History - American to the Civil War | ||
Geography - general | Geography - United States | ||
Spanish | Spanish | ||
Music, Art, Physical Education | Music, Art, Physical Education | ||
Library, Computer Keyboarding |
Library, Computer Keyboarding |
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GRADE 5: | Reading - Elements of Literature | GRADE 6: | Reading - Elements of Literature |
Grammar | Grammar | ||
Spelling - Vocabulary | Spelling - Vocabulary | ||
Composition | Composition | ||
Handwriting | Mathematics (Saxon) | ||
Mathematics (Saxon) | Science | ||
Science | History - Ancient | ||
History - US | Spanish | ||
Geography | World Geography | ||
Spanish | Music, Art, Physical Education | ||
Music, Art, Physical Education | Library, Computer | ||
Library, Computer | |||
GRADE 7: | English | ||
Literature | |||
Grammar | |||
Spelling - Vocabulary | |||
Composition | |||
Mathematics - Pre-Algebra | |||
History - British | |||
World Geography | |||
Latin IA | |||
Earth Science | |||
Physical Education | |||
Art, Music |
The Curriculum | Emphasis on Language
College Acceptance | International Students
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