Elementary School
Elementary School
Grades 1 to 4
In Elementary school, students begin a major transition in their intellectual growth. Hands-on, experiential learning and activities are a major component of our curriculum. Appropriately challenging work sparks curiosity, imagination, and enthusiasm. Our students are supported by their teachers as they begin to approach the world more logically, form good work habits and take on greater levels of independence and complexity. Our curriculum helps our students explore the world through all their academic disciplines in our immersive units of different topics. An effort is made to integrate curricular themes, as students' ability to make connections and relate one concept or idea to another gradually evolves. SJS Students conclude Grade 4 confident that they have mastered all the skills necessary for future success in middle school. Our Elementary Program gives students the building blocks for a strong foundation, all while having a great deal of fun and building lifelong friendships.
The core subjects in Elementary School are Math, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Science, Social Studies and Religion. Their Specials are STEM, Spanish, Technology, Physical Education, Art and Music.
GRADE 1
Reading - Journey's
Grammar - Journey's
Phonics - Modern Curriculum Press & Journey's
Writing - Lucy Calkins
Math - Progress in Mathematics
Spelling - Journey's
Handwriting - FUNdations and Writing our Catholic Faith
Religion - We believe
Science - TCI
Social Studies - TCI
GRADE 2
Reading - Journey's
Grammar - Voyages
Phonics - Modern Curriculum Press
Writing - Lucy Calkins
Math - Progress in Mathematics
Spelling - Modern Curriculum Press
Handwriting - Writing Our Catholic Faith
Religion - We believe
Science - TCI
Social Studies - TCI
GRADE 3
Reading, Phonics and Spelling - Journeys
Grammar - Voyages in English
Writing - Lucy Calkins
Math - Progress in Mathematics
Cursive - Writing Our Catholic Faith
Religion - Sadlier
Science - TCI
Social Studies - TCI
GRADE 4
Reading - Journey’s
Grammar - Exercises in English
Writing - Lucy Calkins
Math - Progress in Mathematics
Spelling - Journey’s
Handwriting - Writing Our Catholic Faith
Religion - We believe
Science - TCI
Social Studies - TCI