Grades 1-5

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Program Highlights

Attendance at and participation in school-wide Masses, Holy Days of Obligation

Sacramental Life: Understanding of and preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion

Prayer: Daily prayer to begin and end each day as well as before snacks and meals

Community Service/Outreach: Contributions to Food Pantry, fundraising for charitable organizations, adoption of families at Christmas, sending holiday cards to nursing homes and veteran groups, and more

Virtues: The study of one virtue each month, with the goal of building awareness of how the virtues look and feel. Included are respect, responsibility, empathy, generosity, inclusion, courage, determination, self-control and cooperation.

Mathematics

Mathematics

The Elementary Mathematics curriculum at the Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School builds strong foundations for future study. Efficiency with basic math facts and computational strategies is emphasized along with basic algebraic reasoning and symbols. These building blocks are utilized to develop an awareness of practical application of mathematics in all areas of life through word problems and mental math scenarios.

The students are expected to be able to explain their mathematical thinking in detail, which helps them build a strong mathematical vocabulary. Emphasizing the basics of mathematics while teaching the concepts and thought processes behind the math is the way we have developed an excellent math program at our school. Small class sizes enhance differentiated instruction and facilitate scaffolding.

Language Arts

Language Arts

The English Language Arts curriculum at Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School develops the skills of reading, written and oral expression, listening, and meaningful vocabulary development. These are the tools that are essential for learning, personal expression, future education, and career success. The objectives are to ensure students achieve a grade appropriate level of competency.

Science

Science

The Science curriculum at Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School includes components of health, life, earth and physical science in a well-developed sequence. The students will become proficient in identifying and solving problems through observation, hypothesizing, hands-on experimentation, investigation and interpretation of results. Students will develop a respect and appreciation for all creation.

 

Students will develop knowledge of health and safety skills to be used throughout life. To promote scientific curiosity and imagination through hands-on experimentation and investigation. Students will demonstrate scientific inquiry skills by performing hands-on experiments in class and by creating various projects. Students will collaborate with other students to arrive at scientific conclusions. Students will be able to use the scientific method in a variety of projects and activities. Students will be able to integrate scientific themes and understandings with materials and skills learned in other subject areas. Students will learn about and practice stewardship for the environment through responsible behaviors, activities, reading, research and discussion.

A brand-new Science Lab

Social Studies

Social Studies

The Social Studies curriculum at Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School develops themes of family, community, country, and world. The curriculum incorporates the Eight Strands of Social Studies: History, Geography, Economic, Government, Citizenship, Culture, Science –Technology & Society and Social Studies Skills. A primary goal is to ensure that students function as concerned and involved members of society while achieving appropriate grade level of competency.

*All curriculum can be found by clicking here.