Curriculum
PreK
Preschool 5’s: This is for older 4 year olds and younger 5 year old to prepare them academically for the skills needed in kindergarten. This class is specifically designed to meet the needs of older students to develop kinder readiness who either do not meet the kinder age requirement or who could benefit from the gift of a year ahead of beginning kinder. Kinder attributes and in depth conceptual ideas are reinforced throughout the daily curriculum and routine including extended math, science, language/pre-reading times, phonemic awareness and writing. All curriculum is defined by the Diocesan Schools Office of Early Childhood Standards/curriculums and by the State of Arizona. Our curriculum provides opportunism for continuing age and developmentally appropriate instructional view learning on a continuum. Spiritual development is developed in ways meaningful to the child. Daily Catholic activities, prayers, stories, projects, etc. will be incorporated into every day. In addition, students will begin to have an option for Mass attendance as the year progresses.
Subjects covered will include: Religion, Language, Math, Science, Art and Social Studies.
Kindergarten
We are professional early childhood educators, intent on bringing an understanding of faith in God and knowledge of our Catholic Church to kindergarteners. With a focus on educating the whole child, we address academics with a developmentally appropriate approach as we nurture the spiritual, social and emotional growth and well being of the kindergarten children of Saint John XXIII Catholic School Community. As Catholic educators, we work to develop a partnership with parents to assure the success of our students and provide continuity between school and home.
Kinder Religion Standards
Kinder ELA Standards
Kinder Math Standards
Kinder Social Studies Standards
Kinder Science Standards
First Grade
First grade is a very important year for students. It is in first grade that they will be introduced to concepts that they will continue to build upon for the rest of their academic years. First grade students will be instructed in Religion, Grammar, Mathematics, Vocabulary, Science, Social Studies, Handwriting, Phonics, Spelling, Reading, PE, Music, Art, Computers and Spanish.
1st Grade Religion Standards
1st Grade ELA Standards
1st Grade Math Standards
1st Grade Social Studies Standards
1st Grade Science Standards
Second Grade
Second grade is an exciting year! We continue to build on concepts taught in first grade, as well as build the foundation for continued learning in the third grade. Second grade students will be instructed in Religion, Mathematics, Vocabulary, Science, Social Studies, Handwriting, Phonics, Spelling, Grammar, Reading, PE, Music, Art, Computers and Spanish.
2nd Grade Religion Standards
2nd Grade ELA Standards
2nd Grade Math Standards
2nd Grade Social Studies Standards
2nd Grade Science Standards
Third Grade
Saint John XXIII Catholic School strives for excellence in our students to be R.E.A.L. people of God. We demonstrate being a Christian leader by taking part in Mass each week, learning daily with our text, participating in our service project with Pueblo Norte (an assisted living facility) and by showing respect to our classmates each day. We work on becoming a more Effective Communicator through our weekly writings, reading stories, center work, and sharing. We work on becoming a more Independent Thinker by using critical analysis in mathematics, investigations in Science, and applications to the real world in Social Studies. We strive for our students to be Life-Long Learners by crafting a fun filled atmosphere that is also a respectful, God- centered classroom where all of God’s gifts and talents are celebrated.
3rd Grade Religion Standards
3rd Grade ELA Standards
3rd Grade Math Standards
3rd Grade Social Studies Standards
3rd grade Science Standards
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade students will actively participate in a well-rounded, rigorous curriculum.
4th Grade Religion Standards
4th Grade ELA Standards
4th Grade Math Standards
4th Grade Social Studies Standards
4th Grade Science Standards
Special Subjects Standards
K-8 Fine Arts Standards
K-8 Spanish Standards
K-8 Physical Education Standards
K-8 Technology Standards
K-8 Health Standards
