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Primary Program
The primary program includes kindergarten and grades one and two. The program fosters students discovery of self and the world around them. Students increasingly develop oral and written communication skills to express their thoughts and ideas.
In kindergarten, students engage in meaningful activities relating to language arts, math, science, and social studies. Music provides an opportunity for singing and movement as well as introducing students to performing arts through musical productions. Creativity and imagination are encouraged through thematic and seasonal art activities. Computer instruction focuses on learning hardware labels and uses, keyboard recognition, and educational software activities. Physical education helps students develop an appreciation of exercise through large motor activites and cooperative games. Students receive daily religious instruction through Bible stories and songs. They also become familiar with prayers and church celebrations. Students sometimes attend special child-oriented Masses with the school community.
First grade students continue development of oral and written communication skills through the language arts curriculum. Activities focus on word recognition, phonetic analysis, and word decoding. Students are initiated into the writing process by composing individual and class stories on thematic topics. In math, students concentrate on basic skills and understanding mathematical concepts. The usage of manipulatives, cooperative learning, problem solving activities, and games promote self-motivation. The social studies curriculum concentrates on people working together to create a community. Students examine their own daily lives as well as those of their loved ones to understand the importance of citizenship for the benefit of others. In science, students continue to build upon prior knowledge and experience to develop an understanding fo living things and the environment. Students experiment with color and shape in seasonal the thematic art activities integrated within the curriculum. Music instruction examines the mechanics of music through enjoyable songs and movement. A musical production assists students with building self-esteem by performing for family and the school community. Development of keyboarding skills, simple word processing tasks, and educational software enhancement are the focuses of the computer program. Religious education seeks to introduce students to the Saints and study the church as a community. Students also attend a monthly child-oriented Mass with the school community.
Second grade students further expand their experiences in all subject areas. They concentrate on basic skills to prepare them for higher order thinking skills required at the Intermediate level. Reading skills are developed through phonetic analysis, word decoding, and word recognition. Students acquire more sophisticated writing skills and math concepts by using manipulatives, playing games, and problem solving activities. Students also engage in activities to learn basic geometric concepts. The science curriculum focuses on living things and the environment by incorporating hands-on activities as much as possible. Students also use hands-on activities in the social studies curriculum to gain a better understanding of the community and the world around them. In music, students continue to learn about the mechanics of music through singing and movement. A musical production provides a foundation for students to develop skills required in stage performances and public speaking. In art, students work with different media to create seasonal and thematic projects. Art also is integrated into the curriculum. In physical education, students acquire teamwork skills and learn the importance of daily exercise in their lives. Computer instruction concentrates on improving keyboarding skills, practicing word processing skills, and using educational software for subject knowledge and problem solving. Religious education focuses on the order of Mass, prayers, and preparation for receiving First Holy Communion.
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