Mathematics

• Identifying Associative, Commutative and Distributive properties
•  Place value with decimals
•  Ordering decimals
•  Decimal operations
•  Probability
•  Ratio and proportion
•  Constructing graphs
•  Rules of divisibility
• LCM and GCF
• Fraction and mixed number operations
• Percentages
• Writing expressions
• Comparison of expressions and equations
• Sequencing multiplication and division equations
• Integer applications
• Using variables
• Order of operations
• Effective use of number lines
• Construction of word problems

Geometry

• Surface area formulas
• Plotting on a geometric plane
• Identifying polygons
• Using congruent and similar shaped forms
• Tessellations
• Units of length
• Perimeter operations

Language Arts

• Comprehensive emphasis on grammar, word usage and language mechanics
• Writing process
• Continuous instruction and practice of handwriting, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure
• Exposure to and appreciation for literary forms and techniques
• Emphasis on reading comprehension through highly interactive teacher directive reading
• Vocabulary instruction and practice on and above grade level
• Creativity enhanced through use of multi-sensory approaches

Science - Earth Science

• Scientific Method
• Metric Measurement
• Graphing
• Atomic Structure
• Minerals
• Rock Cycle
• Changing surface of the Earth: topography, erosion forces, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes

Science (continued)

• Space: characteristics of the solar system, planets, and stars
• Laboratory safety and equipment usage

Students participate in:

• Volusia County Science and Engineering Fair
• Florida State Science and Engineering Fair

Social Studies

• Themes of social studies
• People of the Stone Age
• Civilizations of Southwest Asia: Mesopotamians, Lydians, Phoenicians
• Ancient Egypt
• Early Chinese civilizations
• The Persian Empire
• Ancient Greece
• The Roman Empire
• Europe in the Middle Ages
• African empires of Ghana and Mali

Skills learned and practiced:

• Reading and research skills
• Map and globe skills
• Chart and graph analysis
• Creating timelines
• Understanding time zones
• Computer presentation programs
• Journal writing

Students participate in the following;

• National Geographic Geography Bee
• Simulation activities e.g. Ancient Egypt re-enactment
• Academic teams
• Social Studies Fair – local and state
• Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest
• Newspapers in education – Daytona News Journal
• Women in History presentations

Religion
Curriculum is based on the four pillars of the Catechism:  the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments, and Prayer.  Focus is on, but not limited to:

• Old Testament
• Roots of the Sacraments
• Symbols
• The Sacred
• Psalms
• Research
• Daily Journal writing
• Family Life Program

Religion (continued)
Students participate in:

• Student led weekly Mass
• Service projects/school, parish, community
• Community Outreach
• Sacrament of Confirmation (alternate years)
• Reconciliation
• Student led Stations of the Cross
• Spiritual Retreat
• Altar Serving

Latin/Humanities

• Nominative/Accusative, Ablative cases1st, 2nd, 3rd declensions
• Prepositions
• The Roman Family
• ILIAD
• The mouth of Truth

Skills learned and practiced include-

• Identification of subject, verbs, direct object, prepositional phrases
• Translation of short paragraphs – Latin to English
• Writing short paragraphs – English to Latin
• Study of epic literature
• Identification of English derivatives from Latin vocabulary

Physical Education

• Combine skills competently to participate in a modified version of team and individual sports, demonstrating motor patterns of manipulative skills (proper catching, throwing, and striking techniques
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of circulatory, skeletal, and muscular systems
• Achieve and maintain appropriate cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and body composition

Art

• Increased competence in art techniques, tools, and function of art in society
• Awareness of art history and art terminology.
• Students work individually and collaboratively with various art materials
• Two dimensional and three dimensional projects both individual and collaborative
• School participation in various art shows and contests in the community and at school

Spanish

• Daily conversation
• Introduction to Hispanic culture
• Benefits of knowing Spanish
• Pronunciation, writing and grammar
• Spanish songs
• Vocabulary and expressions per monthly theme

Computer

• Keyboarding skills – Typing Time
• Internet safety procedures
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Cross-curricular games including math, language arts, social studies and science.  Examples of software include Carmen San Diego, Millionaire and Quiz Master.

Library

• Expand students perception of  Children’s Literature and
• Utilize library resources for research: Atlas, Almanac, Encyclopedia
• Dewey Decimal System
• Study Skills
• Outlines
• MLA style citations for bibliographies
• Experience a variety of media