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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:
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Religion
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Language Arts (including literature, grammar & composition, phonics)
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Spelling and/or Vocabulary
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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Handwriting (K-5), Cursive Writing - Grade 2
In addition, students (depending on grade level) receive instruction in the following enrichment specials during the week:
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Spanish
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Physical Education
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Music
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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:
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Google Apps for Education 1:1 Chromebook Program: Grades 5-8
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Interactive White Boards in grades PreK - 8.
- Chromebook/Tablet Centers in PreK -- Grade 5
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Accelerated Reader Program (technology based)
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Mathletics Program - Grades 2-5
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STREAM Fair
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Junior High Science Fair
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National Geography Society Geography Bee
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Spelling Bee
- STREAM Elective Courses - Grades 6-8
- SOAR- High Potential Learning Program - Kindergarten- Grade 5
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is united in the Holy Eucharist to serve God and each other with humility and love. We embrace cultural diversity with a passionate commitment to our Catholic faith, family and academic excellence so all students may reach their God-given potential.
