Curriculum & Courses of Study

Curriculum

"An excellent Catholic school has a clearly articulated, rigorous curriculum aligned with relevant standards, 21st century skills, and Gospel values, implemented through effective instruction."(Standard 7 of the National Standards and Benchmarks for effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools, NCEA)

"An effective instructional practice loses effectiveness if the curriculum isn’t strong enough…and conversely, having high academic standards isn’t enough if they are not implemented through powerful instructional methods.”

Align the Design by Nancy Mooney and Ann Mausbach

Benchmarks - Curriculum and Instruction

Adheres to appropriate, delineated standards and is vertically-aligned
Standards are adopted across the curriculum and integrates religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical dimensions
21st Century learning which prepares students to be creative, reflective, literate, critical and moral evaluators, problem solvers, decision makers, and socially responsible citizens
21st Century learning which prepares students to be expert users of technology, able to create, publish, and critique digital products
Instruction addresses affective dimensions such as intellectual and social dispositions, relationship building and habits of mind
Instruction should engage and motivate all students, addressing the diverse needs and accommodating students as fully as possible

Courses of Study

Courses of study are created with the Catholic school mission and philosophy as a guide. The courses of study are created under the direction of the Office of Catholic Schools by teachers and administrators.

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