Specialty Classes

Grades K through 8

Art: Students enjoy art class regularly. They work with construction paper, tissue paper, paint, and sketch tools in an interactive experiential approach to art. All students are encouraged to contribute original artwork to local art shows and especially to our own annual Young Artists’ and Authors’ Faire.

Computers: Computers are available in the classrooms and in the computer lab. The computer lab was moved to a larger site in 2010 and can accommodate an entire class. Students are taught computer usage and keyboarding skills during their computer lab class time. In addition students use computers to extend and enrich many areas of the curriculum. 5th grade and up students can join in the Cocoa Programming Group, where they can create programs for younger grades, and/or the school newspaper group. These groups are held during lunchtime in the computer lab.

Music: General music instruction is provided for all students to develop their music appreciation and to study a variety of music styles from the classics, to folk, and pop. The students enjoy singing seasonal tunes and performing in a musical program once a year for parents, family, and friends.

Physical Education (P.E.): P.E. classes allow students to exercise, and learn teamwork, using a wide range of sports and activities including soccer, square dancing, and track.

Science: A dedicated teacher for each of grades 1-4 and 5-8, with an aide, educate the students in the wonders of science including hands-on lab activities weekly and projects focusing the students’ learning on science.

Spanish: Spanish is taught to all students K-8 via listening, speaking, reading, writing, cultural awareness and language.

Specialized Math Instruction: A specialized math instructor works with groups of students in grades 3, 4, and 5, and grades 6-8. Some 8th grade math students are given the opportunity to study Algebra at Archbishop Mitty High School.

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