Academics

In Pre-K, our students will practice concepts such as...

• Alphabet Journey
• Fine Motor Activities
• Music
• Reading buddies
• Spanish Introduction
• Pre-Math Exploration
• Creative Writing Experience
• Science Exploration

• Art
• Music
• Creative Writing
• Outdoor Time
• Pre-Math
• Science Exploration
• Pre-Language Skills
• Spiritual Growth

In Kindergarten, our students begin mastering the skills they originally practiced in Pre-K and Pre-School. Those skills include: 

In First Grade, we continue to push students to build on the information that they have learned in previous grades. 

Students will continue to work on basic math functions and equations, and push themselves to recognize operational signs. 

Students will work in the areas of ELA, in which they will continue to practice sight reading, and crafting sentences. They will also work on the use of capitalization and punctuation.

In Social Studies, they will revisit the use of traditions, but will also learn what it means to be part of a community. They will learn the responsibilities of leaders and rules, and will describe their importance. 

In Science, they will continue to work on classifying animals and plants, but now they will be working within one specific animal and plant group at a time. They will also be learning the basic needs of living things!

Finally, in religion, students will learn more about prayer - how it is a chance to speak with God, and how it is personal and has no rules. They will continue to learn about the Bible, and the use of stories.

To learn more about Mrs. Burdick, and First Grade curriculum, please visit these links!

Meet Mrs. Burdick and Learn More about First Grade!
First Grade News!
 

In Second Grade, our students will push themselves to expand on the knowledge they have gained over the past years. 

In religion, students will learn about the Sacraments - from Reconciliation to Holy Communion. They will study the Liturgical Year, learning about Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time.

In Language Arts, students will use phoenetic awareness to practice spelling high frequency words. They will begin increasing their writing and reading skills by learning sentence structure, and reading a variety of literature. 

In math, students will learn to count to 1000, while also continuing to push themselves to master math functions such as addition and subtraction, and also implementing measurement strategies using rulers and other tools. 

To learn more about Ms. Spatz and Second Grade, please visit these links!
Meet Mrs. Spatz and Learn More about Second Grade!
Second Grade News!
 

As faith-filled learners, fourth graders participate in prayer daily, and help and respect God's creations. During class discussions and activities across the curriculum, the fourth graders remind each other of important lessons Jesus Christ teaches us.  The fourth graders discuss the importance of having trust, respect, open communication, and honesty in our friendships.  

The fourth graders learn about discipleship and continue to grow as  faith-filled learners.  They learn about empathy. Having empathy for others helps the fourth graders better understand how to spread happiness. They know why Jesus gave us The Beatitudes to spread joy to others. 

This year, our fourth graders become successful multi-paragraph writers.   They learn about the outline for a multi-paragraph composition:  introduction, body, and conclusion. It is important for us to have ideas to write about. This is, at times, where writers may hit a road block and don't know where to begin. The fourth graders will learn about and experiment with various prewriting strategies--brainstorming webs, graphic organizers, making lists, making T-charts, etc. to assist them in avoiding writer's block.  

To Learn More about Mrs. Masini and Fourth Grade, Click the Links Below!
Meet Mrs. Masini and Learn More About Fourth Grade!
Fourth Grade News!

Fifth graders at Holy Family focus on the Catholic Social Justice Principle of Caring for God's Creation. This principle is woven throughout the curriculum and the fifth grade class embodies the principle through numerous activities and service projects. 

In Language Arts, students will demonstrate competency of figurative language, punctuation, and effectively communicate on various topics with their classmates. 

In Math, Students will write and interpret mathematical equations, analyze patterns and relationships, and perform operations using various mathematical expressions. Students will also learn how to graph points on the coordinate plane. 

In Social Studies, students will study Native American history including that of settlements in North America during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Students will also study modern Social Studies in the form of how citizens participate in political, econmic, and social situations in the US.

To Learn More About Ms. Dankoff and Fifth Grade, Please Visit the Links Below!
Meet Ms. Dankoff and Learn More about Fifth Grade!
Fifth Grade News!

Our Middle School team is comprised of three teachers who help students prepare for high school, both academically and socially. 

In middle school, students will progress through individualized curriculum in the areas of Math, Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, Religion, and Science.

To learn more about the specifics of the Middle School Program, Please Visit the Links Below!
Meet the Middle School Team and Learn More About the Program!
Middle School News!

At Holy Family, we offer a variety of academic specials. 

We offer: 

• Art
• Music/Dramatic Arts
• Physical Education/Health
• Library
• Spanish
• Special Education