Elementary (K-5)
Each grade has many individual goals and objectives in teaching the children of St. Joseph Catholic School. Below are some overall goals. For more specific information on learning directives, click on the team link.
Kindergarten Goals
- Master necessary social relationships based in Christian values.
- Promote self-awareness and independence with each child.
- Provide an environment that allows the child to learn and discover.
Grades 1 and 2 Goals
- Promote responsible Christian behavior
- Gain/Maintain a positive self-concept
- Provide a well-rounded curriculum
- Create a warm environment for learning
- Teach independent study skills
Strengths
- Small group instruction
- Student participation in liturgies and prayer services
- Gym, music, art instruction
- Parent/student/teacher conferences
- Continuous progress
- Variety of assessments
- Teacher/student ratio
- Resource room
- Strong volunteer program
- Family atmosphere
- Daily prayer
Grades 3, 4 and 5 Goals
- Develop knowledge of Christian principles and their application to everyday life
- Provide a well rounded curriculum and a warm environment for learning
- Provide ongoing opportunities to develop confidence and self-worth
- Develop problem solving skills throughout the curriculum
- Provide students with study skills and organization skills
- Encourage independent study skills for each child
Strengths
- Emphasis on reading and math skills
- Parent/student/teacher communication
- Goal setting
- Christian values integrated into all areas of curriculum
- Student participation in liturgy and other prayer experiences
- Smaller class sizes for greater individualized attention
- Service projects to enhance necessary life skills
- Parental support through volunteering in the classroom
- Continual assessment through a variety of methods
