We Inspire!
General Curriculum
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School follows the comprehensive and innovative curriculum of the Archdiocese of Miami. This curriculum seeks to foster the complete growth of the child: spiritual, intellectual, physical and social. Our goal is to lead the students to become responsible members of the Church and of society.
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 receive instruction in the following core subjects:
-
Religion
-
Language Arts (including literature, grammar & composition, phonics)
-
Spelling and/or Vocabulary
-
Math
-
Science
-
Social Studies
-
Handwriting (K-5), Cursive Writing - Grade 2
In addition, students (depending on grade level) receive instruction in the following enrichment specials during the week:
-
Spanish
-
Physical Education
-
Music
-
Art
- Computers/STREAM
- Media
Standardized Testing
Students in Grades 2 - 8 will take the Terra Nova Standardized Test in March.
Students in Grades 5 & 8 will take the Assessment of Catechesis/Religion Education (ACRE) test.
The STAR Early Literacy, Reading & Math Assessments are administered in the Fall, Winter and Spring to help monitor student acheivement.
Program Support
Academic events, programs and technological support that enrich the curriculum include:
-
Google Apps for Education 1:1 Chromebook Program: Grades 5-8
-
Interactive White Boards in grades PreK - 8.
- Chromebook/Tablet Centers in PreK -- Grade 5
-
Accelerated Reader Program (technology based)
-
Mathletics Program - Grades 2-5
-
STREAM Fair
-
Junior High Science Fair
-
National Geography Society Geography Bee
-
Spelling Bee
- STREAM Elective Courses - Grades 6-8
- SOAR- High Potential Learning Program - Kindergarten- Grade 5
|
MISSION STATEMENT
|
