Academics
Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum
Our faculty designs their curriculum using the following national and state standards:Religion – Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religion Standards – based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Reading, Language, and Writing – California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy
Mathematics – California Common Core State Standards – Mathematics
Science – Next Generation Science Standards
Social Studies – California History Social Science Content Standards
Technology
Instruction is embedded in every subject and is spearheaded by our homeroom teachers. Thanks to the ADLA C3 Program, our school is blessed to have a 1:1 student to i-Pad ratio. Alpha K and K students occasionally use technology but focus mainly on developing fine and gross motor skills. Students in Grades 1-8 use iPads throughout the day to enhance learning across the curriculum, with use time increasing as students get older. Our Digital Citizenship program from Common Sense Media addresses timely topics and prepares students to take ownership of their digital lives. Topics include media balance and well being, privacy and security, digital footprint, online communication, and media literacy.
Report Cards/Progress Reports
Report cards are issued three (3) times a year to students in grades K – 8 during the week following the end of the trimester. Alpha-K students receive a progress report at the end of each semester (two times a year). Progress reports are posted weekly on Mondays for parents and students to view on School Speak.Standardized Testing
The STAR Assessments from Renaissance Learning is administered to grades AK – 8 four times a year. The assessments are 35-question timed, online tests to measure student ability in Early Literacy, Reading, and Mathematics. Results are shared with teachers, parents, and administrators.Homework
We believe homework provides an opportunity for children to review, practice, and enrich what they learned during the school day. It also helps children develop self-discipline and work habits. Finally, homework allows parents to be the primary educators of their children, with the teacher’s support and guidance as children walk through the curriculum.
Average homework time allotments for the average student:
Grading Scale
The following letter grades are given in 3rd through 8th grade for academic achievement:
B- = 85 – 86% D = 1 point
C- = 70 – 74%
The following letter grades are given in Kindergarten through 2nd grade
Honor Roll
Students in Grades 5-8 are recognized for their academic achievement each trimester through Honor Roll2nd Honors – GPA (overall) of 3.0 or above
No C, D, F, or NI in any subject area including Spanish, Art, Music, and PE
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