The primary grades move beyond introductions and focus on developing mastery in the core curricular areas. Emphasis is placed on reading ability and fluency, the language arts, and establishing solid basic skills in mathematics with strong number sense. Faith formation is continued through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum, while introducing additional study on Catholic doctrine and scripture in preparation for the first sacraments in second grade. In Social Studies, students are challenged to understand and demonstrate the concepts of society and community, and utilize the study of world and United States history to understand these ideas at a nuanced level. Fundamental concepts of Earth and Life science are studied, highlighting the scientific process including data collection and analysis.

• Art, Music, Library, Physical Education, Spanish, and Computer/STEM classes

• 1:1 iPads for all students’ classroom use in K-3rd Grade

• 1:1 Chromebooks for all students’ classroom use in 4th-8th Grade

• Interactive Promethean Board in every classroom

• Buddy match program for 1st grade with 5th grade to practice reading skills

• Accelerated Reader program encourages reading at higher levels

• Freckle Math program challenges each student’s individual math skills