School-Wide and Subject Area Curriculum Goals of Immacolata School

School-wide and Subject Area Curriculum Goals of Immacolata School

Students will know and practice their faith.
Students will treat others and act in accordance with Christian values and mutual respect.
Students will be tolerant and compassionate of others in the diverse world in which they live.
Students will cooperate with others, resolve conflicts and make judgements on the basis of our Catholic faith.
Students will have a mastery of basic academic skills and study habits.
Students will communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
Students will utilize critical thinking skills and creativity in the analysis of problems.
Students will express themselves artistically and have an appreciation of culture.
Students will utilize current technology in an ever-changing society.
Students will participate in physical activity and be aware of the importance of physical fitness in their lives.

Subject Area Curriculum Goals—K-8

Religion

Students will develop an understanding of faith community in family and school.
Students will develop an awareness of their responsibility as a witness to Christ in our interaction with others.
Students will study Scripture with an emphasis on the New Testament and the life of Christ.
Students will study the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy, and Sacraments.
Students will gain a foundation in basic Catholic doctrine and be able to defend their faith.
Students will study the Mass.
Students will study the Catholic creeds and prayers and incorporate them into daily life.
Students will study Mary and the Saints in order to utilize their lives as models of Christian Life.
Students will plan and participate in various liturgical devotions and services.

Language Arts

Students will master close reading skills including analyzing plot, theme, setting, and character development.
Student will develop and utilize and extensive vocabulary.
Students will explore a variety of literature, including: novels, short stories, plays, and poetry.
Students will develop a mastery of grammatical rules and apply these to various styles of writing.
Students will learn to compose various types of writing and understand the writing process.
Students will develop reference skills and learn to utilize informational resources and evaluate the information.
Students will demonstrate correct spelling.
Students will learn to write legibly and develop good handwriting skills.
Students will develop strong listening and critical thinking skills.

Math

Students will develop a mastery of basic mathematical computational operations involving whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Students will develop a mastery in problem-solving, especially word problems.
Students will be able to clearly explain the process used to solve a problem as well as recognize errors in problem solving.
Students will be able to solve single variable expressions using inverse operations.
Students will develop pre-algebra and algebra skills in solving linear equations, word problems, and use of polynomials.
Students will develop a mastery of basic geometry.
Students will be able to define and apply mathematical vocabulary
Students will be able to apply mathematical skills to everyday situations.
Students will be able to utilize estimation when solving problems.

Social Studies

Students will interpret data from a variety of source materials and be able to present the information in both written and verbal form.
Students will be able to verbalize the role of the individual in their community, state, country, and world.
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the influence of geography on historical events and current local, national, and world economics.
Students will be able to locate important local, state, national, and world locations on a map/globe.
Students will be able to describe the historical impact of certain individuals and/or groups throughout world and United States history.
Students will be able to describe the historical impact of specific events on both world and United States history.
Students will be able to identify cause and effect relationships in both United States and world history.
Students will have an understanding of the three branches of United States government, the United States constitution, and the legislative process.
Students will have an understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and rights of citizens in the United States.
Students will understand and be able to explain the role and interrelationships of our monetary and trade system in the local community, state, nation, and world.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the chronological movement of history and how each era has influenced successive time periods.
Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of various world cultures and religions.

Science

Students will analyze a scientific problem and apply the scientific method.
Students will be able to read, record, and interpret data from different scientific sources using a variety of measurement devices.
Students will be able to prepare and deliver lab reports based on their scientific findings.
Students will understand the metric system and apply it to scientific problems.
Students will understand the role of science throughout history and in the current day.
Students will be able to practice lab safety.
Students will be able to discuss moral and social issues as they apply to scientific knowledge and principles.
Students will be able to describe the importance of human action in the progression of science and on the environment, identifying leading scientists and inventors throughout history.
Students will understand key elements and compare and contrast physical science, earth science, and life science.
Students will be able to use scientific equipment and tools.
Students will be able to use analytical and creative skills to solve problems which require the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Art

Students will experience various art media.
Students will identify the elements of art and principles of design when analyzing or creating works of art.
Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of art from different cultures and different time periods
Students will develop creative, artistic, and conceptual skills.
Students will create works of art utilizing a variety of materials and styles.

Music

Students will develop an appreciation for different types of music.
Students will learn liturgical music and assist in the preparation for weekly Mass.
Student will develop their individual singing capabilities.
Students will understand the connection between music, culture, and history.
Students will participate in school performances.
Students will learn how to read musical notes.
Students will learn the basic elements of music.
Students will learn the families/individual instruments and how they produce sound.

Physical Education

Students will develop physical skills through a progression of activities.
Students will learn to play and experience a variety of sports.
Students will develop the values of sportsmanship and fair play.
Students will learn to assess one’s own health and physical fitness
Students will learn the key components of good nutrition and disease prevention.
Students will learn to cooperate with others during physical activities.

Spanish

Students will develop a basic conversational ability.
Students will learn basic Spanish grammar.
Students will understand the importance of the Catholic faith to Hispanic culture.
Students will become acquainted with and develop an appreciation and understanding of Hispanic culture from various Hispanic countries.
Students will develop basic vocabulary skills with an emphasis on greetings, numbers, letters, colors, and commonly used nouns.
Students will be able comprehend and produce simple sentences in Spanish.

Technology

Students will demonstrate keyboarding skills with increasing accuracy and speed.
Students will learn the components of good digital citizenship regarding, social media, bullying, online etiquette, and safety.
Students will learn to utilize multiple technological devices to assist them in the learning process.
Students will learn basic troubleshooting skills in order to think critically to solve their own problems.
Students will be exposed to and given practice with basic coding skills. Students will learn to perform the following tasks on various devices including: turn power on and off; adjust volume up/down and mute; log in to a school e-mail account; plug in headphones; open Web browser to access the Internet; take a picture; take a video; switch between front- and rear-facing cameras; bookmark a website and add a shortcut to the home screen; take a screenshot; and access photos and videos.
Students will learn the definition of plagiarism and how to avoid it. They will, also, be able to cite their informational sources.
Students will be able to put together multimedia presentations using a variety of technology tools and apps.
Students will learn to use technology to locate, analyze, and share information.

Library

Students in grades K-5 will learn to use the library as a resource for finding information and for locating books for pleasure.
Students will learn to pick out books at their reading level and at their interest level.