Our religion education program exists to provide children
with a solid Catholic foundation rooted in morals, values,
and social awareness so that every child may live a life of
holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Each child
is provided the needed knowledge, skills and role models
necessary to understand, practice and appreciate his/her
Catholic Faith.
The sharing of Catholic faith and beliefs are presented
through instruction in doctrine, scripture, and morality;
the experience of prayer and liturgy; role modeling Catholic
values and promoting respect and love for the Catholic
Church.
Reading Curriculum
A graduate of St. Mary of the Woods School will be
a fluent reader and have an understanding of a broad range
of written materials. The student will be able to study,
retain and implement information from a variety of sources.
He/she will have developed an appreciation of different
genres of literature.
Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics is a necessary tool for each student as
they go forward in life. Fundamental ideas will be necessary
to develop technological advancement. At the elementary
level, these principles must be presented and understood so
that our awareness will challenge us to respond to an
economic society.
Science Curriculum
The purpose of science education at St. Mary of the
Woods School is to help students develop and integrate
science skills. Through a study of life, earth and physical
sciences, and an application of the scientific method, a
graduate of St. Mary of the Woods will develop knowledge in
analyzing and evaluating new concepts while integrating this
into their other disciplines.
Social Studies Curriculum
A graduate of St. Mary of the Woods School will be
a lifelong learner who thinks critically and creatively. The
SMOW graduate will have an awareness, acceptance, and
appreciation of other cultures and political institutions.
He/she will feel a sense of loyalty to the United States and
have an understanding of its history. Students will develop
knowledge of geographical locations throughout the world.
Each student will be a contributing member of society by
promoting social issues in an effort to make our world
better in the future.
Fine Arts Curriculum
Because St. Mary of the Woods believes that art is
an integral part of life, we support the fact that art is
essential to the education of all students. Given a quality
foundation in art education, students at all levels will
have the opportunity to express themselves, dream and create
in order to fully realize their potential as well-rounded
individuals.
St. Mary of the Woods further believes that all students
shall be provided with a solid grounding in the tools of
visual literacy as well as an understanding of world
cultures through art. Inherent in both is an emphasis on
developing creative solutions to visual and spatial problems
through the use of a variety of art and design concepts.
Computer Curriculum
A graduate of St. Mary of the Woods must be
prepared to live and work in a world characterized by the
rapid growth of information and increasingly influenced by
changing technologies. At the most basic level, the student
will gain access to and acquire a working knowledge of the
modern tools of technology systems. He/she will also learn
how to ask questions, locate and analyze information,
construct meaning from data, and communicate ideas within
the framework of these systems. Our students will be
equipped with the skills that contribute to independent and
creative thinking.
Library/Resource Curriculum
St. Mary of the Woods library will serve the needs
of the whole child, whether their curiosity is related to
the pursuit of formal education or to the search for
personal growth. The library is committed to creating an
environment of intellectual, emotional and social
development.
The curriculum will provide good motivation and logical
reasons for the learning experience. The process will be
enjoyable, provide for time to
share.
Music Curriculum
Music education at St. Mary of the Woods is geared
toward introducing the students to music by assisting them
in learning and applying skills that will enable them to
take an active part in music and to become perceptive and
understanding listeners. As the students experience music
fully, that is, aurally, physically, mentally, and vocally,
a sense of aesthetic satisfaction will evolve. We strive
through music education to assist the students in fulfilling
their needs for religious and personal expression so they
may realize their full potential in the future.
Physical Education Curriculum
St. Mary of the Woods' physical education program
is comprehensive, age appropriate, and focuses on the whole
child. The program covers a wide range of sports and fitness
activities, health and dance. It increases physical
competence, health-related fitness and enjoyment of physical
activity for students so they can establish physical
activity as a natural part of everyday life.
Spanish Curriculum
The overall objectives of the Spanish curriculum
are to develop, reinforce, and refine proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Students
will not only acquire language skills, but learning
strategies, that will aid them as they continue their
studies in later years.
