Kinder - 8th Grade Curriculum

Religion

Religion is taught daily and gives our students the opportunity to grow formally, spiritually, prayerfully, and liturgically. Each grade takes an active part in preparing and leading a weekly mass.

English

Each grade emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and composition skills, especially through the use of 6 Trait Writing. In grades 7 and 8, the skills to complete a research paper are taught.

Handwriting

Students in PreK-1st work on proper letter formation in their handwriting. Beginning in second grade, students learn cursive handwriting and all students in grades 3-8 are required to use cursive handwriting in their work.

Reading/Literature

Reading in the early grades incorporates a structured program of phonics in addition to reading. Students at all grade levels enjoy additional reading. Classical and contemporary literature are stressed in grades 6-8. Junior Great Books is taught in grades 3-7.

Mathematics

Fundamental skills, problem solving, logic, and accuracy in computation are stressed in our math curriculum. Students in grade 7 who qualify may take Pre-Algebra and proceed with Algebra in grade 8 for high school credit.

Science

Scientific skills and topics are presented through a hands-on approach. Students in grades 6-8 learn in a lab environment, and block scheduling allows time for experiments and discovery activities.

Social Studies

Students learn about our world, our country, and our community. Students in grades 4 and 7 focus on Texas History and in grade 8 on American History. Geography and Civics are taught in-depth to students in grades 6-8.

Specialized Classes

All students have specialized teachers for art, computer, music, and physical education.

Dress Code

Students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade wear uniforms which must be purchased from Dennis Uniform. Our school ID number is MI3420.