Additional Programs
TK-6
Music
Students in grades K-6 receive music instruction once a week. The music curriculum is aligned with the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework standards. Classroom activities include opportunities to sing, play instruments, move to music, read and notate, listen and analyze, as well creating and performing. Additionally, the Children's Choir is open to all students in grades 3 through 5. Students attend rehearsals, participate in Sunday Masses and perform at events such as the American Federation Pueri Cantores Treble Choir Festivals. The Federation Pueri Cantores is the Vatican-based official student choral organization of the Catholic Church.
Technology
Students in grades TK-6 visit our STEM Lab, the Makerspace a least once a week. Additionally, teachers in grades K-4 have Chromebooks available for classroom use with students, and students in grades 5-8 each have their own Chromebook.
Art
Students in 1-6 will receive weekly instruction in the Visual Arts including drawing, painting and sculpture. Students will explore a variety of mediums and study master works ranging from ancient art to the present day. The program encompasses the Elements and Principles of Art including art historical content. The curriculum is aligned with the California Visual Arts Content Standards.
Drama
After-school classes provide theatrical training, both onstage and behind the scenes, for students in grades 5-8. Fall and Spring Productions offer students the opportunity to perform for live audiences.
Latin
Lessons include pronunciation, intonation, and basic grammatical structures. Latin is complex and systematic and helps students become more conscious of the structure of language. It therefore helps them to be able to write and speak more precisely in English and is also the basis for all of the Romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese).
Physical Education & Sports Offerings
Students participate in physical education class twice per week. Physical fitness and teamwork are focal points of the instruction. Competitive after-school team sports are available to students in grades 5-8. Sports include football, basketball, volleyball and golf for boys, and volleyball, basketball, and golf for girls. In addition, students have the opportunity to take part in a soccer tournament, a track meet, a swim meet and a 'Spartan Run' (mud run/obstacle course) every year!
7-8
Music
Students in grades 7 and 8 may try out for the Handbell Choir and the Clover Choir. Both of these choirs offer students the opportunity to build their musical skills. The Clover Choir is an award-winning choir that travels throughout the country.
Technology
Students in grades 7 and 8 use a Chromebook in each subject area as a tool to complete assignments both collaboratively and individually. Additionally students go to our STEM Lab, the Makerspace, each week and are introduced to a variety of technology-related skills as well as programs and apps.
Performing Arts
Students in 7-8 grade will have a weekly Dance class in which they will explore various forms of movement and their history including dancing for musical theater, ballroom dancing, line dancing and several others. Elements of etiquette will also be taught. Students will show off their skills at the Dance and Handbell Showcase near the end of the year.
After-school classes provide theatrical training, both onstage and behind the scenes, for students in grades 5-8. Fall and Spring productions offer students the opportunity to perform for live audiences.
Visual Arts
Students in 7-8 will receive instruction in the Visual Arts including drawing, painting and sculpture. Students will explore a variety of mediums and study master works ranging from ancient art to the present day. The program encompasses the Elements and Principles of Art including art historical content. The curriculum is aligned with the California Visual Arts Content Standards.
Latin
Students in grades 7 and 8 receive an introduction to Latin (1.5 hours/week).
Mock Trial
Students in grades 7-8 have the opportunity to join our mock trail team. Mock Trial is competition team in which students prepare for, and then simulate a real legal trial.
PE and Sports
Students participate in physical education class twice per week. Physical fitness and teamwork are focal points of the instruction. Competitive team sports are available to students in grades 5-8. Sports include flag football, basketball, and volleyball for both boys and girls. In addition, students have the opportunity to take part in a soccer tournament, a track meet, a swim meet and a 'Spartan Run' (mud run/obstacle course) every year!
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