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About
Mission and Philosophy
Schoolwide Learning Expectations
History
Links
Contact Us
Admissions
Application
Tuition and Fees
FACTS Tuition Assistance
Catholic Scholarship Application
School Life
2019-20 Calendar
Curriculum
Lunch Program
Before- and After-School Care
Uniform Policy
Service
Share Hour & Fundraising Commitments
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
CYO
2018-19 Immunization Report
Alumni
Giving
Donate Now
Elementary Curriculum
School Life
2019-20 Calendar
Curriculum
Pre-K and Kinder Curriculum
Elementary Curriculum
Middle School Curriculum
Lunch Program
Before- and After-School Care
Uniform Policy
Service
Share Hour & Fundraising Commitments
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
CYO
2018-19 Immunization Report
First Grade Highlights
Language Arts
Spelling
Embedded instruction and practice throughout many content areas
Lessons in word study, phonics and sight words
Individualized spelling lists
Reading
Whole-class lessons using interactive, read-aloud strategies that teach comprehension and vocabulary
Small group instruction for leveled, guided groups in phonics, fluency and supported comprehension development
Children’s literature integrated into other subject areas
Writing
Weekly journal writing
Writing process instruction: plan, write, revise, edit, publish
Introduction to different writing genres: opinion, persuasive, narrative, informative
Embedded grammar and conventions practice throughout many content areas
Speaking
Sharing time and special occasions or projects
Math
Operations and algebraic thinking: addition/subtraction to 20
Numbers and operations in base 10: place value and number sense to 120
Geometry
Two- and three-dimensional shapes
Fractional parts
Measurement and data
Measure and compare lengths
Tell and write time and money
Represent and interpret data
Daily calendar math
Junior Achievement program: economics
Science
Space systems: patterns and cycles
Light and sound waves
Structure, function and information processing
Engineering design
Onsite OMSI lab and field trip
Health/safety
Social Studies
Communities: school, neighborhood, city and community helpers/careers
Seasonal topics, US holidays, Lunar New Year
Second Step curriculum (integrates with religion and health): Skills for learning, empathy, emotion management and problem solving
Scholastic News Weekly Reader covers additional social studies/science concepts and current events
Religion
Weekly all-school Mass, yearly class Mass
Daily prayer and religion in classroom
Rosary, liturgical seasons, feast days, virtue education curriculum
Participation in various service projects
Library/Media/Makerspace
Attend Library/Media/Makerspace class weekly
Develop library skills around shared resources
Develop early literacy skills
Develop keyboarding skills
Conduct research using a variety of resources
Complete multimedia projects to enhance classroom studies
Health
Integrated into various areas of the curriculum including PE, science and religion
Learn and practice healthy social behaviors in the Second Step Violence Prevention and Bullying Prevention Programs
The Arts
Two days of music every week
One day of art every week
Physical Education
Three days of P.E. every week
Two recesses a day
Foreign Language
Two days of Spanish every week
Second Grade Highlights
Language Arts
Comprehend a variety of printed materials
Connect literature to personal experiences
Make predictions
Story mapping
Compare/contrast
Speak effectively to an audience
Listen to gather information
Nouns, adjectives, verbs, contractions, compound words and pronouns
Writing steps (brainstorm, write, proofread, edit, final copy)
Writing detailed and complete sentences
Structure of a paragraph
Writing process
Math
Base 10 and place value
Fluency with addition and subtraction
Linear measurement (time, money, length, etc.)
Science
Living and non-living things
Life cycles
Behaviors and traits
Habitats
Magnetic forces
Patterns of apparent movement of sun and moon
Temperature/climate
Construct simple structures
Rainbow Trout
Social Studies
Distinguish between needs/wants
Recognize services and careers in a community
Understand how goods are produced and distributed
Examine the Three R’s (reduce, reuse and recycle)
Religion
Learn the goodness of God (His creation, promise, word, gifts, mercy, etc.)
How to make good choices, love one another and go forth to serve others
Sacrament of the Eucharist at St. Rose (contact the church office)
Library/Media/Makerspace
Attend Library/Media/Makerspace class weekly
Develop library skills around shared resources
Develop early literacy skills
Develop keyboarding skills
Conduct research using a variety of resources
Complete multimedia projects to enhance classroom studies
Health
Integrated into various areas of the curriculum including PE, science and religion
Learn and practice healthy social behaviors in the Second Step Violence Prevention and Bullying Prevention Programs
The Arts
Two days of music every week
One day of art every week
Physical Education
Three days of P.E. every week
Two recesses a day
Foreign Language
Two days of Spanish every week
Third Grade Highlights
Language Arts
Building reading and writing skills is of primary importance
Integrated into all subject areas
Math
Whole number operations (especially multiplication and division skills)
Geometry
Fractions
Science
States of matter
Life cycles
Weather
Simple machines
Bridge-building
Social Studies
Learn about Portland and communities around the world through field trips, speakers and projects
Serve community by coordinating:
Food drive for St. Vincent de Paul (Fall)
Clothing drive for Northwest Children’s Outreach (Spring)
Religion
Begin and end the day with prayer
Learn who they are as members of the Church
Joyfully celebrate the liturgical seasons
Virtue education curriculum: students practice living out a new virtue every two weeks
Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent
Library/Media/Makerspace
Attend Library/Media/Makerspace class weekly
Develop library skills around shared resources
Develop keyboarding skills
Conduct research using a variety of resources
Complete multimedia projects to enhance classroom studies
Health
Integrated into various areas of the curriculum including PE, science and religion
Learn and practice healthy social behaviors in the Second Step Violence Prevention and Bullying Prevention Programs
The Arts
Two days of music every week
One day of art every week
Physical Education
Three days of P.E. every week
Two recesses a day
Foreign Language
Two days of Spanish every week
Fourth Grade Highlights
Language Arts
Read short stories individually throughout the year
Read at least one whole-class novel
Read several individually chosen novels for book reports and various other literature activities
Math
Geometry
Fractions
Multi-digit multiplication
Long division
Science
Participate in many science labs and hands-on activities
Study rocks and minerals, changes in Earth’s surface, water and weather and properties of energy
Learn that natural resources are a gift from God, and need to be used responsibly
Social Studies
Oregon focus
Current facts about Oregon, History, Geography
Oregon Trail-themed overnight adventure
Immerses students in pioneer life
Religion
Study the message of Jesus, the Ten Commandments, virtues, and the Beatitudes
Each student studies the Catholic faith, and explores his or her personal spirituality
Virtue education curriculum: students practice living out a new virtue every two weeks
Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent
Library/Media/Makerspace
Attend Library/Media/Makerspace class weekly
Develop library skills around shared resources
Develop keyboarding skills
Conduct research using a variety of resources
Complete multimedia projects to enhance classroom studies
Health
Integrated into various areas of the curriculum including PE, science and religion
Learn and practice healthy social behaviors in the Second Step Violence Prevention and Bullying Prevention Programs
The Arts
Two days of music every week
One day of art every week
Physical Education
Three days of P.E. every week
Two recesses a day
Foreign Language
Two days of Spanish every week
Fifth Grade Highlights
Language Arts
Classroom novels
Story elements
Characterizations
Understanding vocabulary
Book Reports
Sentence diagramming
Concentrate on outlining skills
Expository writing
Math
Place value
Multiplication and division of whole numbers and decimals
Fractions
Geometry
Story problems
Science
Astronomy
The living cell
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Social Studies
Regions of the United States
State reports
Explorers
The 13 colonies
Fight for independence
American Revolutionary War
Religion
Focus on the seven sacraments and knowing Jesus’ early life
Attention given to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy
Loaves and Fishes monthly volunteer service
On-going collections for Meals on Wheels programs
Virtue education curriculum: students practice living out a new virtue every two weeks
Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent
Library/Media/Makerspace
Attend Library/Media/Makerspace class weekly
Develop library skills around shared resources
Develop keyboarding skills
Conduct research using a variety of resources
Complete multimedia projects to enhance classroom studies
Health
Integrated into various areas of the curriculum including PE, science and religion
Learn and practice healthy social behaviors in the Second Step Violence Prevention and Bullying Prevention Programs
The Arts
Two days of music every week
One day of art every week
Physical Education
Three days of P.E. every week
Two recesses a day
Foreign Language
Two days of Spanish every week