Curriculum

 

 

“Blessed With Knowledge”. . . . . . a love for learning is the key ingredient to promote life-long learning in students.  Various instructional delivery methods are employed incorporating small group activities and the latest technologies to engage students and maximize learning.

 

The comprehensive curriculum provides personal attention and encourages individual achievement. Our curriculum is aligned to the New York State curriculum in conjunction with the Diocese of Buffalo. The curriculum focuses on students as active learners who are responsible for and knowledgeable about their own learning. Our academic programs incorporate cross-curricular studies that integrate learning, and foster critical thinking skills by incorporating various subjects and concepts into real life situations.

Religion and morality are nurtured and promoted through. . . .

• Daily school prayer
• Daily religion instruction
• Opportunity for shared prayer experiences
• Monthly school liturgies prepared by students
• Prayer services celebrated for various feasts and holidays
• Penitential services for Advent and Lent
• Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
• Grade 8 Retreat
• Various community outreach projects
• Altar servers
• Youth choirs for both young children and middle school children
• Youth Peer Ministry Group
• Annual religious school theme to promote core values

 

     

Integrating traditional methods with everyday living, the arts, & service projects allows students to maximize their learning.

St. Johns courses include. . . . .

• Religious Studies
• Reading - Pre-K to Gr. 6
• Literature - Grades 7-8
• Mathematics
• Advanced Mathematics for Grades 7-8
• Science
• Social Studies
• Language Arts/English
• Health
• Spelling
• Handwriting
• Spanish – Gr. 4-8
• Study, Research, and Critical Thinking Skills
• Library Skills -Gr. Pre-K-6
• Technology Education with Computer Training -Gr. K-8
• Physical Education -Gr. Pre-K-8
• Art Appreciation -Gr. Pre-K-8
• Music -Gr. Pre-K-8

St. John’s students participate in the Riverside Iowa Standardized Tests, as well as the required New York State tests in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.