IMPACTING THE WORLD THROUGH CHRIST
COMPASSION · SERVICE · PERSEVERANCE
The Intermediate Unit, grades four and five, develops students in many areas: personality, character, faith, responsibility, conflict resolution , and friendship. Family life begins to share the spotlight with outside interests and friends. Keeping up with this growth and finding a balance are a challenge shared by both parents and teachers. The intermediate grades attempt to help the students find that balance.
Grades four and five are departmentalized. Teachers switch for Math and Science, and Literacy (Reading and Creative Writing). Education in the Catholic faith is a priority. Religion is taught daily. Spiritual growth and the continuing development of Christian values are also an integral part of every school day. The curriculum includes the academic subjects of reading, math, English, science, social studies, and spelling. Computer technology is integrated into areas of the curriculum where it enhances the educational program. Students in grade four have classes in physical education, computers, Spanish, art and music. Students in grade five have classes in physical education, art, computer and Spanish. There is an emphasis on developing and using good writing skills in all subjects.
The students are offered a variety of opportunities for growth. Training as an altar server begins in fifth grade. Students in grades four and five may participate in the band program. Participation on school sports teams begins in the fifth grade with instructional emphasis and progresses to inter-league competition. These are exciting years filled with many opportunities.
A variety of genres are read and studied including biography, autobiography, informational text, poetry, historical and realistic fiction, traditional literature, and argumentative texts. A well rounded variety of mentor texts are used, as well to provide high quality examples of children’s literature.
A variety of writing activities are developed including personal narratives, persuasive writing, argumentative paragraphs, letters, and research projects.
A variety of genres are read and studied including biography, autobiography, magazine articles, informational text, poetry, historical and realistic fiction, traditional literature, and argumentative texts. A well rounded variety of mentor texts are used, as well to provide high quality examples of children’s literature.
A variety of writing activities are developed including personal narratives, persuasive writing, argumentative paragraphs, letters, and research projects.