♣ The Curriculum

Academically, the curriculum at Saint Patrick’s is based on the New York State standards and the Archdiocesan Essential Learnings guidelines. Students’ needs, talents, and individual learning styles are recognized through a variety of instructional techniques and an environment where creativity is encouraged, particularly through the theater arts program. The continuum of academic development is maintained through integration of subject matter within the classroom, sequential learning experiences from grade to grade, and application of subject matter to life skills. Evaluation of student progress is an ongoing component of curriculum development, and a combination of authentic and traditional assessment is used through the grades.

As prescribed by the State Education Department and in accordance with the Archdiocese of New York, instruction is given in all grades in the following subjects:
Mathematics Science Reading
Physical Education Spelling
Music Writing Art
Language Arts Computer
Social Studies Library
Health Education Spanish (Gr. 6-8)

Homework

All students in grades K through eight participate in the ITBS Testing Program in language arts, mathematics, and reading. Students in grades four through seven are also tested in science, social studies and reference skills. Cognitive skills tests are given in Grades 2, 4, 5, and 7. In the fall, Kindergarten children are also evaluated with the Metropolitan Readiness Test. Every student is provided with an individual student profile which details his/her performance in each major concept tested. This profile guides teachers in determining the direction of further diagnostic testing and subsequent program planning. Special reports are prepared for parents, which are distributed and explained in May. The Archdiocese of New York requires every student to be tested in Religion from Grades 3-8.