Intermediate Curriculum (Grades 4-5)

Fourth and fifth grade students transition into departmentalized classes, where they receive instruction from separate teachers for science, social studies, mathematics, and language arts.  Homeroom teachers instruct in religion and lead bi-weekly physical activity sessions.

Ø       Religious instruction focuses on Christian morality, prayer, sacraments, and the Old and the New Testament.  Social justice, Christian conduct, religious principles, and a mutual respect for all God’s people are emphasized and integrated throughout all subject areas.

Ø       Our language arts’ curriculum is a literature-based program which develops and reinforces reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.   Basic grammar, mechanics, and the use of these concepts are integrated into the program through practical writing assignments, creative writing, oral reports, poetry, and research papers.

Ø       Mathematics’ classes are tailored to meet the various learning styles of children.  Hands-on activities involving manipulatives, self-discovery techniques, real life applications, cooperative learning groups and traditional instruction help to reinforce and develop ideas.

Ø       Science instruction continues to develop the topics of life, physical, and earth sciences.  Following the scientific method of investigation, each student completes a project for the school’s annual Invention Convention.

Ø       The studies of geography, Pennsylvania history, American history, and United States regions form the basis for social studies instruction.

Technology is infused throughout all aspects of the curriculum.