The curriculum at archdiocesan Catholic schools integrates the mission of Christ to teach the Gospel message to all. The archbishop and archdiocese are committed to providing strong academic experiences for students in school communities that reflect two purposes: the teaching mission of the Church and the need to educate youth for life in a way that relies on academic skills and requires sound preparation.
The curriculum consists of all learning experiences that are planned and organized under the principal's leadership, implementing the school's educational goals in a manner that reflects a commitment to Catholic teachings. The curriculum must be consistent with the philosophy of the school, educational policies of the archdiocese, and requirements of the applicable sections of the California Education Code. The commitment to ongoing academic excellence, personal growth, leadership, and service as components of Catholic identity extends to all aspects of the academic program.
The curriculum in elementary schools is planned at each school to meet these overall objectives and the particular needs of the individual school community. The Department of Catholic Schools provides support for curriculum matters. In parish elementary schools, the pastor and principal consult on these matters. While the principal may raise curriculum issues with consultative school boards and groups, the principal reserves responsibility for curriculum matters.
Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through grade eight, Holy Trinity School's curriculum is standards-based. Common Core State Standards, along with pertinent California State Standards, are implemented in English/Language Arts and Math.
Common Core State Standards are available at website
www.corestandards.org.
The Next Generation Science Standards are available at
www.nextgenscience.org.
Core subject are:
Religion/Family Life, Social Studies, Language Arts, (Reading, English, Handwriting, and Spelling) Mathematics, Science/Health/Safety.
Grades 4-8 will receive instruction in use of the Mac computer.
Middle School will not have a spelling grade.
*Religion Instruction
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*The Talented and Gifted Program (TAG)
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Math Lab (Grades 3-5)
The purpose of Math Lab is to provide small group instruction for students who need more help in math. Students qualify for this program based on standardized test scores, grades, and teacher recommendation. Mrs. Garcia is the math teacher for these students. Their math instruction is in the lab during the math time for that class, so they do not miss any other subjects.
Accelerated Math/Middle School
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Differentiated Instructions
To work towards best meeting the needs of all students, Holy Trinity School differentiates instruction, most especially in reading and math. Assessment is a critical component of Differentiated Instruction. We will use the results of the STAR Assessments, and we will pre-assess students before the learning, to better plan and teach to what students need to know, understand, and do.
f we truly differentiate instruction, not all students will have the same lessons and assignments on any given day. It will be important for you to monitor assignments on SchoolSpeak. Different assignments will also look different in the grading. If assignments are differentiated, then not all students will have a grade for all assignments because some will do one thing and some will do another.
Student Placement
Much thought goes into placing students into the sections. Teachers work together to ensure classes are as even as possible, taking many factors into consideration. For this reason, requests are not accepted.
