CURRICULUM | ACADEMICS | FACULTY DIRECTORY
CURRICULUM - Saint Clare School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of our students who range from three years old to eighth graders. The curriculum includes Religion, Language Arts, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, Computer/Technology, Art, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education.
Curriculum standards, which prepare students to become active witnesses and participants in the Christian community and prepare for fulfilling and productive lives in the twenty-first century, include the mandate and the requirements of the state and the diocese. Designed to promote an interest in learning and based upon students’ needs, children should have the benefit of core teaching strategies, computer skills, supplemental learning, remediation and enrichment. The textbook content-based curriculum, which meets social and personal needs, is planned with concern for scope and sequence, and is designed to promote creative and critical thinking skills, as well as problem solving.
Faculty and administration decide curriculum changes and the implementation of instructional materials, which help students attain course objectives and skills after careful evaluation based upon diocesan and school philosophy. In an effort to keep abreast of new teaching methodology and instructional materials, mandatory attendance at professional workshops is an integral part of the school.
Teaching methodology is predicated upon the diverse needs of all students while integrating all learning with faith.
Grades Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, first and second grades are self-contained, but do participate in computer technology, music, Spanish, and physical education classes.
Departmentalization is introduced on a limited basis in grades three through five. These classes participate in science, computer technology, music, Spanish, and physical education.
Total departmentalization is incorporated in the junior high.
“Positive changes in the instructional program have been carried forward, including greater emphasis on personalized learning which meets the unique needs and capabilities of individual students.” (Teach Them-Statement on Catholic Schools)
Developing the Intellectual Nature of the Student - In guiding the intellectual development of students, we endeavor to encourage students to develop to their greatest potential, believing that each student has strengths that when explored can spark learning success. Our commitment is to a learning environment which encourages academic excellence and develops an inquisitive mind which meets individual needs. Promoting the development of the whole child insures that all students enjoy some degree of success. Vital to this success is a classroom atmosphere where students are encouraged to express themselves, and teacher-led instruction builds on prior knowledge. A variety of developmentally appropriate teaching techniques and materials unlocks learning strengths. Recognizing the potential of each child, we are dedicated to reaching all students, regardless of learning modalities. As stated in Teach Them-Statement on Catholic Schools, “teachers implement methodologies which are responsive to the individual needs of students”.
Read about our belief in developing the five aspects of the nature of the student: OUR PHILOSOPHY.
Read about the students in the schools of our dioceses and their academic performance: http://www.patersondiocese.org
