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8 Students in Kindergarten receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text - We Believe. Sadlier, 2004. Students will study the seasons of the liturgical year, special feast days, Creation, Baptism, the Blessed Trinity and Mary. Special emphasis will be placed on Jesus including His life, miracles and mission. The students will be exposed to spontaneous, as well as formal, prayer on a daily basis. Integrated Language Arts Text – Phonics (K). Modern Curriculum Press, 2003. One letter of the alphabet will be introduced each week with an emphasis on sound recognition and correct formation through printing practice. The students will be exposed gradually to consonant blends and digraphs. With the mastery of sounds, the boys and girls will progress to blending them to form words with a concentration on short medial vowel sounds. Color and number words will be introduced, and there will be an emphasis placed on high frequency words. Math Text – Progress in Mathematics. Sadlier-Oxford, 2006 The skills to be covered will include: patterns, shapes, size-comparison, measurement, recognition and printing of numerals (0-20), ordinal numbers, tallying, graphing, sequencing numbers and the monthly calendar. Science Students will study the five senses, the seasons, characteristics of living things, planting, nutrition, the human body, weather and drug resistance awareness. Topics included will be: the concepts of self, family and community, maps, direction, the globe, famous people in history and present day, holidays and community helpers. Additional Information Students in Kindergarten also attend classes in art, library, music and physical education. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grade One will receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas.
The students will learn about the lives of the saints and complete projects about a few of their favorites. They will also learn about Jesus’ life on earth and how they can be more like Him. Some of the topics will include The Holy Family, Mary our Mother in Heaven, and God’s many gifts to us. Students will also explore the meanings of Lent and Easter. They will be making Stations of the Cross books to help them understand the true meaning of Easter. They will learn about the sacrament of Baptism and how they became members of the Catholic Church. Students will make special books about their Baptisms. The month of May will be dedicated to Mary our Mother, and the students will work on many special projects to honor her. The will learn about Mary’s life, her importance in the Catholic Church, and her closeness to her son, Jesus. They will also learn to pray the rosary in her honor.
The students will read a variety of stories taken from current children’s literature through which they will meet many interesting authors. Throughout the year, they will perfect their decoding skills and expand their vocabularies. As part of the program, students will learn the fundamentals for writing their own stories. They will master grammar concepts such as kinds of sentences, proper and common nouns, verbs, adjectives, and punctuation to aid them in their creative writing endeavors. They will also continue to practice penmanship and phonics on a daily basis. Math
This program will emphasize the use of mental math, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. The students will master their addition and subtraction skills using cooperative activities, manipulatives, and math facts games. They will learn how to count money and tell time. Problem solving will be introduced using a variety of strategies. Students will visit the worlds of Geometry, Probability, and Measurement. Addition and subtraction of two digit numbers will also be introduced. Students are encouraged to practice their math skills at home everyday, especially addition and subtraction facts, counting money, and telling time. Science
The curriculum will explore living things, weather, and seasons. Students will study the Earth’s land and water. Activities centered on dental health and nutrition will be used to encourage them to make healthy choices for their bodies. Social Studies
Students in Grade Two will receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following will be covered in each of these subject areas. Religion
Focus will be placed on the memorization of addition and subtraction facts, two and three digit addition and subtraction, with and without regrouping. Money, time and geometry also will be covered. Multiplication and division readiness skills will be introduced during the last trimester.
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The curriculum will include exploring Earth Science, living things and the seasons as well as health and nutrition. Students will not be graded.
The curriculum will include the study of holidays, important historical figures, map skills, the neighborhood and the community. Current events also will be explored through the use of the Weekly Reader. Additional Information Students in Grade Two also attend classes in art, computer, library, music and physical education. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grade Three receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text –We Believe We Are the Church. Sadlier, 2004 The students will learn about the life of Jesus and how he brought the Good News of God to earth. They will learn about the apostles waiting for the Holy Spirit and what they were feeling during that time. The students will have the opportunity to learn about the sacraments, the Bible, the Apostle’s Creed, and to read many parables from the Bible. Third graders will also study the four marks of the Church-One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. In Church, the students will pray the Stations of the Cross. Then, they will make their own Stations of the Cross in the classroom, so they can pray and follow them at any time. Integrated Language Arts Text – Invitations to Literacy. Houghton Mifflin, 1996 Math Text – Progress in Mathematics. Sadlier Oxford, 2006 Students will learn place value, addition and subtraction skills and strategies to solve word problems. The students will concentrate on multiplication and division facts. Learning how to collect data and put it into a variety of graphs will also be taught. Measurement, time, geometry and fractions will be presented. The math curriculum will provide the students with substantial computation practice and foster their use of manipulatives. Science Text –Discovery Works. Houghton Mifflin Science, 2000 Third grade students will learn about the scientific method and how it assists in understanding and interpreting our environment. They will have experiences through which they can think creatively and critically. Third graders will begin the year learning about living things and their special place in an ecosystem. Students will discover how living things interact through food chains. In our Geology unit, students will explore rocks and minerals. The rock cycle, the classification of rocks and minerals and the formation of soil will be covered. The importance of the water cycle will be investigated and discussed. In the unit on force and motion, third graders will learn about the different types of force and motion and simple machines. Experiments will reveal how simple machines in everyday objects can make work easier so we use less energy. Students will investigate the amazing human body while learning how the bones and muscles work together to support and move the body. Social Studies Text – Communities Around Us. Silver Burdett Ginn, 1997 Third grade students will develop the ability to make informed decisions as good citizens in a culturally diverse, democratic society. The ten thematic strands of social studies are woven throughout the curriculum. The third grade students will explore and learn about the many communities of our country and world. Significant holidays and the reason for their celebration will be studied. Students will be able to identify and explain the significance of political leaders and important historical people of the past. Students will explore local, state and national government and learn how each works. Important places and features of the world will be identified on a world map. Additional Information Students in Grade Three also attend classes in art, computer, library, music and physical education. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm. Students in Grade Four receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text - We Believe- God’s Law Guides Us (4). Sadlier, 2003. Children will participate in daily prayer. Some of the areas of study this year will be: The Seven Sacraments, The Beatitudes, The Rosary, Sin, Reconciliation, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Diocesan guidelines require the teaching of additional concepts besides those covered in the text. Therefore, all of the chapters in the text may not be covered. Integrated Language Arts Text - Invitation to Literacy (4). Houghton Mifflin, 2004. Integrated Language Arts is the integration of reading, writing, thinking, listening, and speaking. Using the Houghton Mifflin Series Invitations to Literacy and the newly updated Macmillan/McGraw Hill Language Arts series, students will focus on literature and the writing process. Grammar, reading skills, and spelling will be based on age appropriate pieces of literature. Math Text - Progress in Mathematics (4). Sadlier Oxford, 2006. Great effort will be expected of each student to develop accuracy in using basic concepts, computation and problem solving skills. This calls for students to be drilled on basic concepts and tables each day for ten minutes. Drill Assignments will be given each night. This homework will only be given on material that has been covered in class. Therefore, the need for students to listen carefully and ask questions will be very important. This year, emphasis will be placed on double digit division. Science Text - Pennsylvania Science (4). Harcourt School Publisher, 2008. The Science curriculum for Grade Four will incorporate many topics. Students will study Earth’s Land, Properties of Matter, Classifying Living Things, Magnetism and Electricity. In addition, the Circulatory, Digestive and Nervous systems of the Human Body will be presented. Social Studies Text - Pennsylvania. Scott Foresman, 2004. The major emphasis in fourth grade social studies will be learning about the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Special attention will be given to the City of Philadelphia. Also, concentration will be placed on learning basic map skills and the use of a globe. Additional Information Students in Grade Four also attend classes in art, computer, library, music, physical education. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm. Students in Grade Five receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text – We Believe We Meet Jesus in the Sacraments (5). Sadlier, 2004. Students will participate in daily prayer and reflection. They will study Jesus’ mission, the New Testament, the liturgical year, church tradition, the Mass, the seven sacraments, and feast days which honor Our Blessed Mother and saints. A lectionary - based supplement will be used in class to help the students understand the weekly Gospel. Classroom activities will help to reflect Jesus’ mission and promote positive spiritual, social and emotional growth for our students. Community service involvement at local, national and international levels will be emphasized. Integrated Language Arts Text – Explore (5). Houghton Mifflin Company, 1997. The student’s focus will be on literature and the writing process. Grammar skills, spelling, and conventions will be taught within the framework of a Reading Anthology. In addition, six trade books will be read to accompany Reading themes. There will be many alternative assessments throughout this area Math Text – Progress in Mathematics (5). Sadlier-Oxford, 2006. The students will build from a sound foundation in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills. Emphasis will be on the accuracy of basic computations and the utilization of critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies. All operations will be developed in fractions, whole numbers and decimals. The study of probability and statistics will help the students create and organize data into tables, charts and graphs. Real life applications will help students understand the concepts of measurement and geometry. Science Text – Pennsylvania HSP Science (5). Harcourt, Inc., 2009. The students will study life, physical and space science through a curriculum that is founded on the scientific method. The course of study will emphasize inquiry and “hands–on” experimentation. Life processes, biomes, environment and energy, properties of light, electricity and magnetism, the solar system, and drug awareness refusal skills will be explored. The textbook is available online from home. Technology will be integrated into the science curriculum to enhance the students’ understanding and applicability of materials presented. Social Studies Text – World Explorer: Geography, United States and Canada, Latin America. Prentice Hall, 1998. The study of the Western Hemisphere will include the presentation of the culture, physical geography, climate, vegetation, and natural resources of North and South America in a regional format. Map skills, concepts, and applications will play a large role in this curriculum area. Additional Information Students in Grade Five also attend classes in art, computer, library, music, physical education, and Spanish. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grade Six receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text – We Believe We Are God’s People (6). Sadlier, 2004. A large portion of the course will be devoted to helping the students gain an understanding the Old Testament. This study will be correlated with Catholic Doctrine and different styles of prayer.
Text – Invitations to Literacy Quest (6). Houghton Mifflin, 1996. Students will focus on literature and the process of writing. Reading on a daily basis will be a requirement. Grammar and spelling skills will be based on age appropriate pieces of literature. Math Text – Math Connects Course 1 (6). Glencoe, 2009. Each student will be expected to develop accuracy in using basic concepts, computation and problem solving skills. In addition, students will have access to the online text and reinforcement materials. Science Text – HSP Science (6). Harcourt, 2009. Life Science, The Changing Earth, and Physical Science will be the three areas of focus. Independent reseach will develop mastery of the skills. Students will have access to an online text and worksheets. Social Studies Text – World Explorer (6). Prentice Hall,1998. Social Studies guidelines cover an overview of the Eastern Hemisphere. The focus will be geography, history, culture and current events related to each area of study. Additional Information Students in Grade Six also attend classes in art, computer, library, music and physical education. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm. Students in Grade Seven receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text – Christ Our life: Jesus The Way, The Truth, The Life Loyola Press 2009 The theme of the curriculum will be Jesus Christ and the Sacraments. It will be supplemented with companion themes of the liturgical year, Mary, prayer, and the saints. Since the New Testament is the principle source of our knowledge of Jesus, each student will be required to have a Bible of his/her own.
Text -- The Language of Literature. McDougal Little, 2001. Math Text – Math Connects (Course 2): Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving. Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2009. The course of study will include work in percents and their application, geometry and real life uses of it, simple equations, and some introduction to basic algebraic concepts. Problem solving will be stressed through the use of Problems of the Week as well as word problems that will be incorporated into given lessons. Science Text – Life Science. Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2008. The course of study will be Life Science. Students will spend part of the year studying the Earth, its ecosystems, and how they can protect and preserve the natural resources. The other topic of study will be the human body. Classes will cover all of the body systems: Structure and Movement, Nutrients and Digestion, Circulation, Respiration and Excretion, Control and Coordination, Regulation and Reproduction, and Immunity and Disease. The students will also be exposed to Project Alert, which is a drug and alcohol prevention program. Students will receive numerous lessons about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and ways to say “NO” to these substances in practical social settings.
Text -- The American Journey. Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2002. The curriculum will focus on Early American History beginning with the Native Americans and concluding with the outbreak of the Civil War. Various aspects of American history including social and political occurrences, as well as geographical and cultural dimensions, will be investigated.
For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grade Eight receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, Science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text – Christ Our Life. Loyola Press, 2009. The highlight of the curriculum will be the preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. In addition, in the first trimester the history of the Church that was willed, founded and built by Christ will be studied. The goal of this course will be to help the students appreciate the ways in which the Holy Spirit has guided and sustained the Church through good and bad times in fidelity to the message and mission of Jesus Christ. The curriculum also will include the study of morality. Students will explore the formation of conscience and moral decision making as followers of Christ, and learn to recognize the Church as the authentic teacher of the manner in which all are to live in the world. The students will be presented with Jesus and the saints as heroes and models for living a life that is happy, free and fully human. An in depth study of the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the virtues, and the Precepts of the Church will be included.
Text – The Language of Literature McDougal. Little, 2001. Students also will take a Writing Workshop class weekly. The workshop will be structured around lessons from the text Write Traits which will provide support and enrichment for the writing process taught in ILA classes. Students also will be presented with lessons in standardized test taking. Math Text -- Math Connects (Course 3): Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving. Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2009. The curriculum will be a time of review and practice designed to prepare the students for high school. A number of pre-algebra related topics will be covered as well as geometry and refinement of basic percent, fraction, decimals, graphing, and number theory skills.
Text – Earth Science. Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2008. The course of study will be Earth Science. Students will cover astronomy, geology, oceanography, and energy. Towards the end of the year, students will participate in follow-up lessons discussing drug resistance with Project Alert.
Text -- The American Journey. Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2002. American History will be the course of study. Beginning with the Civil War and Reconstruction, all aspects of our nation’s development up to modern day America will be examined. Students will focus on political and social events, as well as the geographical and cultural dimensions of our country. Additional Information Students in Grade Seven also attend classes in art, technology, library, music, Spanish and physical education. For a program description in these subjects, please click on the corresponding menu item at the top of the page. For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm. Students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight receive instruction in art approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Students at every grade level will be introduced to various art skills while incorporating the elements of art and the principles of design. Art history will likewise be introduced at every grade level. A variety of media will be utilized by the students such as crayon, pastel, chalk, pencil, paint and clay. The goal of the art program will be to build an appreciation of art, teach skills, and encourage confidence and creativity in producing art. Kindergarten to Grade Three The program will emphasize art as a way for children to express themselves and their perception of the world around them. At each grade level, specific terms, concepts and experiences will be taught. Color, line, shape, texture and space will be stressed. Kindergarten students will be introduced to Prehistoric and Egyptian Art. Grade One will explore Greek and Roman Art. Grade Two will focus on Medieval to Renaissance Art. Grade Three will learn about Flemish, Spanish, Mexican and Native American Artists. Grades Four to Six Text – Adventures in Art (4) (5) (6). Davis, 1994. The elements of art and the principles of design will be studied more extensively. Rhythm, movement, proportion, theme, shape, mood and color will be explored in a variety of artworks. Grade Four study of art history will focus on Primitive painters and various American artists. Grade Five will explore 17th to 19th century Dutch, French, and English painters. Grade Six will become familiar with Western and American Realist painters as well as American and English book Illustrators.
Grades Seven and Eight Text – Portfolios (M). Barrett Kendall, 2001. Students will be expected to apply knowledge and skills in the visual arts to a broader world. The process of creating art involves decision making, critical analysis, judgments and problem solving skills. Students will work on projects that require them to think creatively and apply their knowledge of art principles and techniques in planning and carrying out an assignment. Grade Seven will be introduced to a variety of art movements, from Impressionism to Cubism. Grade Eight study of art history will encompass art from before World War II through present day.
For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
The Honors Math Program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is designed for students who are admitted to the program. It begins at the Grade Four level so that students will have adequate time to complete all elementary math skills prior to taking Algebra I in Grade Eight. Challenging activities will be provided in an effort to make learning math an active, meaningful process for those students who exhibit talent, ability, achievement and interest in math. Students who successfully complete the program will be able to begin high school with a mathematics course beyond Algebra I. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Grade Four Text – Progress in Mathematics (Levels 4 and 5). Sadlier-Oxford, 2006. Students will enter the program during Trimester I. They strengthen their multiplication and division ability with multi-digit factors and divisors. The focus of this grade level will be the concepts of fractions: common denominator (LCD), lowest and greater terms, ordering and comparing, least addition and subtraction, multiplication and division. Additionally, prime and composite numbers will be studied, generating factor trees to find prime factorization. Various graphing techniques, probability and statistics, the metric system, and geometry also will be introduced. Place value, customary measurement, problem solving, estimation skills and use of technology will be ongoing at all levels.
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Students will review number theory and practice their prior skills on whole numbers, decimals and fractions. They will be introduced to integers, write and solve equations and inequalities and apply problem solving strategies such as making tables, drawing and logical reasoning. They will complete a unit on Geometry and focus on using formulas. There will be an emphasis on using percents and applying it to consumer mathematics. They will review probability and statistics with an introduction to permutations and combinations. They will find central tendency for data and use various graphing displays to analyze data. Place value, measurement, problem solving, estimation skills and use of technology will be ongoing at all levels. Grade Seven Text – Math Connects (Course 3). Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2009. Students will review operations with integers, fractions and decimals. They will practice the skills for evaluating and solving equations, inequalities and working with formulas. Real Numbers and Number Theory will be reviewed with an emphasis on powers and roots. They will be introduced to truth tables and strengthen their knowledge on ratio, proportion and percents. They will complete units on Consumer Mathematics and Solid Geometry, using formulas to solve geometric problems of area and volume. Students will practice graphing linear equations on a coordinate plane, using slope and intercepts. They will be introduced to monomials and combination of like terms. Place value, customary measurement, problem solving, estimation skills and use of technology will be ongoing at all levels.
Text – Algebra 1. Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2008. Students will build on their basic understanding of mathematics to explore relationships shown in a variety of ways. They will use integers and fractions to represent relationships in graphs and with variables in equations and matrices. Functions will be used to model real-world situations with graphs, tables and equations. Students will write and graph systems of equations and inequalities, as well as compound inequalities, absolute and quadratic equations. They will work with polynomials and learn how to solve for their roots by factoring and with the quadratic formula. They will work with exponents and exponential functions, as well as right triangles, radical expressions, irrational numbers, conjunctions and disjunctions. As these concepts develop, the students will learn to incorporate graphing calculators as a technology tool for success. Additional Information For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grade Kindergarten through Eight receive instruction in library approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Kindergarten The students will be introduced to the procedures of using a library, finding books, checking books in and out, taking care of books and appreciating stories. This will be done through the medium of storytelling. As books are read aloud, the students gain an appreciation for the written word both as a means of gaining information and enjoyment. Grades One to Three The students will review the procedures of using a library, finding books, checking books in and out, taking care of books, and appreciating stories. This will be done through the medium of storytelling. As books are read aloud, the students gain an appreciation for the written word both as a means of gaining information and enjoyment. At the end of First Grade, a research project will be done in collaboration with the classroom teachers. The students will begin to learn how to read text to answer questions, take notes and write a short report. These skills will be built upon as the children move through the grades in collaboration with teachers in their subject areas.
These students will be focused on learning specific information literacy skills; choosing resources, note taking and documenting sources. Each student in Grades 5-8 will be provided by the Archdiocese with an account to NoodleTools, an online program for the organization of research and generation of Works Cited documents. The Dewey Decimal System will be taught as well as the use of the computer catalog (OPAC). The history of the book also will be taught. Literature does not take a back seat during these years. Books will be read and reported on in a variety of ways. Awrd winning books will be spotlighted and specific authors will be studied Grades Seven and Eight These are the years when information literacy becomes the focus of the weekly library period. In addition to the excellent print reference and non-fiction section, the students will become adept at using computer and on-line research resources, especially Power Library, the Pennsylvania state collection of subscription databases. Each student in Grades 5-8 will be provided by the Archdiocese with an account to NoodleTools, an online program for the organization of research and generation of Works Cited documents. The ethics of using information sources will be discussed with particular emphasis on copyright protection. Literature appreciation will be encouraged through book talks and for Grades Seven and Eight the opportunity to participate in the Bucks County Reading Olympics. Literary genres will be read and discussed. The library curriculum has been designed to insure that students will graduate from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School as information literate people who know when, where and how to access information creatively, accurately, and ethically.
Additional Information For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Kindergarten receive instruction in Music approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Kindergarten Students will learn to appreciate music through singing a variety of songs, moving to the beat and playing various percussion instruments such as drums, triangles, wood blocks, tambourines, and glockenspiels. Matching pitch and the ability to follow a steady beat are emphasized. Basic music reading is taught through the use of rhythm charts. Preparation for a performance at the annual Christmas show is also stressed. Grades One to Three Text –World of Music. Silver Burdett & Ginn, 1990. Students will learn about music through a continuation of the concepts introduced in kindergarten. There is more in depth study of music reading skills. Mallet techniques for the glockenspiels and Orff instruments are stressed. More emphasis on singing in tune and ensemble playing is stressed. In the third grade the recorder is taught. Each student has their own recorder and book and more advanced music reading skills are learned. This is in preparation for the opportunity to play a band instrument in fourth grade where fine motor coordination and music reading skills are needed. The third graders are also featured in the Christmas show with the performance of the Christmas story as told through song and narration. The first and second graders also participate in the show. Grades Four to Six Text—The Music Connection. Silver Burdett & Ginn, 1995. Students will continue to learn about and appreciate music through a continuation of the skills taught in the earlier grades with more emphasis on music history and listening lessons. More opportunities are given to play the Orff instruments and music theory is taught with assignments given in the theory book which each student receives. The instruments of the orchestra are studied more in depth. The recorder is continued through the end of fourth grade. All students are given the opportunity to participate in the band, choir and chime ensembles. Grades Seven and Eight Students continue to learn about music history and appreciation through more in depth listening lessons. More in depth concepts of music theory are taught as well as more intricate accompaniments to songs. There is more use of the chimes, especially when learning about chords and chord progressions. The same performing groups continue to be offered. Additional Information For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grades Kindergarten through Eight receive instruction in physical education approximately thirty times a year. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in this subject area in Kindergarten and in each of the units. Kindergarten Students will learn to actively participate together in a safe and positive way. They will experience different ways to move safely with each other in the gym within a movement exploration framework. Basic locomotor movements such as jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping and sliding will be introduced and practiced. Mastery of fundamental locomotor skills will provide Kindergarten students with movement “building blocks” that are the basics for learning more advanced skills. Incorporated within this movement format will be activities that emphasize spatial awareness and relationships. Movement to music will be experienced in both structured and creative ways. Hand-eye coordination skills (catching, bouncing and throwing) will be stressed as well as eye-foot (kicking) skills. Low organization type games will provide Kindergarten students with opportunities to learn to follow rules and become responsible team players in an enjoyable way. Grades One to Three Students will build upon and improve the locomotor skills learned in Kindergarten. Hand-eye and eye-foot skills also will continue to be emphasized and will be practiced individually or with a partner. Proper underhand and overhand throwing techniques will be practiced and utilized in low organization type games. In addition, these classes will serve as a review of basic catching skills. Students will practice kicking skills and utilize them in low organization kickball games. These games will not only improve eye-foot and eye-hand coordination, but also will provide an appropriate means to introduce positions, rules and strategies of the game of softball. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition of skills, not competitive play. Grades Four to Six Students will practice fundamental soccer skills and utilize them in lead-up soccer games such as “Soccer Steal the Bacon” Line Soccer, and Sideline Soccer. After introductory skill practice, students will progress to actual game play. (Some rules are modified for appropriate age and skill level.) Instruction in lead-up games along with the appropriate skills and rules will evolve into traditional sports. Students will accept leadership roles such as team captain. Sportsmanship, fair play and equal participation will continue to be stressed. Students will practice basic basketball skills and participate in lead-up games. Fourth Graders will progress from one-on-one play to five-on-five situations. Lead-up games used in lower grades will now be replaced by traditional team games regulated by modified or regular rules. Fourth Grade kickball games will be utilized to allow students to make a smooth transition into softball games. Batting skills will replace kicking skills and softball games will continue within an already familiar framework. Students have practiced volleyball skills in various ways. Cooperative games and challenges will be followed by traditional volleyball games. In all sports, basic rules will be introduced along with simple team concepts. Grades Seven and Eight Students will demonstrate their hand-eye and eye-foot coordination skills through participation in a variety of team sports and activities which they have learned in previous grades. They will begin the year participating in a flag football unit (non contact) as long as weather permits. At the completion of the flag football unit, students will work on improving their basketball skills. Volleyball skills will be practiced in various ways followed by traditional volleyball games and variations focusing on specific volleyball skills. Higher level thinking skills will also be stressed in the areas of movement and rhythm. Eighth Grade students will be required to select music (which must be approved) and create their own movement sequence. In addition, they will be challenged to work cooperatively through team building activities. Softball skills and games will present the students with an opportunity to appreciate the much-awaited spring weather. Participation in leisure and/or lifetime activities will be encouraged. By participating in physical fitness testing, students will be given the opportunity to assess their personal fitness level by comparing their present scores to previous scores as well as national standards. Strategies for maintaining and improving fitness will be discussed. As always, good sportsmanship in relation to competitive participation will be stressed throughout all units. Additional Information For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
Students in Grades 5-8 receive instruction in Spanish on a weekly basis. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered at each of the grade levels. Grade 5 The focus will be on very basic vocabulary. The first lesson will be comprised of "Expresiones de Cortesía" or Expressions of Courtesy, including introductions and salutations. Next the work will be on numbers, which are key to any language. The lessons will continue with classroom objects, classroom commands, clothing, family members, the alphabet, the house and the parts of the body. Students work on several projects through the year that reflect the current unit of study. Grade 6 The students will continue to enhance their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary at this level. They will begin with weather and seasons, days of the week, months and holidays, food, kitchen gadgets, leisure and recreation, occupations, shopping, travel and transportation. Students will be assigned several projects throughout the year. Text - EN SUS MARCAS. EMC Paradigm. Grade 8 Text - EN SUS MARCAS. EMC Paradigm. Additional Information For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm.
The students will begin work on keyboarding skills in Grade One and continue to work on these skills using various typing programs, specifically “DanceMat Typing” in Grade One and “Typing Master” in Grades Two and Three. Through the use of various games and instructional activities, as well as Microsoft Word document creations, the students will improve their keyboarding skills and knowledge of the keyboard. In addition, internet safety will be stressed throughout the year. Grades Four to Six The students in Grades Four through Six will sharpen their skills in Microsoft Word by exploring changes in font, style, color as well as the use of clip art and inserting photos. They also will have the opportunity to use Microsoft programs Power Point, Publisher and Excel. They will be taught that adding graphics, color, and labels to spreadsheets, as well as Word publications, add interest to a final product. Attention to detail in published works will be stressed. They also will be instructed in internet safety and choosing sites that contain accurate information. The students will be given written tests throughout the year. Grades Seven and Eight The students will continue to use the Microsoft Office programs. They will be introduced to Microsoft Access and complete several projects using that program. Since a great deal of time will be spent on the internet doing research, issues of Internet safety, reliability and validity of websites, and copyright are explored and stressed in various projects. In collaboration with the grade level teachers, students will be graded on various projects intended to allow application of the skills that have been taught in previous grades. Students will receive grades in the technological aspects of these projects. The students will be given written tests throughout the year. Additional Information For a description of the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit the website of the Office of Catholic Education at http://www.catholicschools-phl.org/parents/curriculum_ele.htm. Updated August, 2009
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