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Religious Education is the core of the curriculum at Saint Cajetan School. Our primary focus is to pass on the teachings of Jesus to the children of the parish, to form them in Gospel values, and to help them transform these values into daily living. The children receive daily instruction in their faith, participate in a variety of prayer experiences and have opportunities for planning and participating in the Eucharistic celebration. Students attend Mass weekly and an All School Mass is held monthly.
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Throughout their year at Saint Cajetan, students are given opportunities to give of themselves in service and to share their time and talent with others.
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Children in second grade receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Eighth grade students receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Parent meetings are held in conjunction with student preparation for the reception of each of these sacraments.
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Since the school acknowledges that parents are the first and primary religious educators of their children, it is assumed the children attend liturgical worship at Saint Cajetan Church and pray with their families. Not to do so is to confuse the child and place a dichotomy between what is being taught and what is being lived.
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Reading stresses the development of competence in reading comprehension and vocabulary along with an enjoument of reading. The program involves a basal reading approach with a strong emphasis on integrated literature units. It also includes reading novels and classical literary works. Supplimentary and enrichment reading in and out of the classroom is stressed.
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English stresses the development of competence in grammar, punctuation, and usage. It encourages development of writing skills while providing instruction in the mechanics of coherent writing. The goal of instruction is to encourage the effective communication of ideas.
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Spelling encourages the application of spelling principles to daily work.
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Vocabulary stresses the use of words in daily work. It encourages the development of a large vocabulary and sense of language.
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Handwriting in the primary, intermediate and junior high provides directed practice in the fine-motor skills required for legible penmanship. Neat writing is expected on all daily assignments.
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Mathematics focuses on computational skills and problem solving with applications to the daily lives of the students. Pre Algebra is taught in the seven grade and Algebra is taught in the eight grade.
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Science serves to introduce the students to major concepts and generalizations in the physical, life and earth sciences. Processes encourage experimentation, inquiry, and sound research techniques.
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Social studies helps students to further develop reading and thinking skills. Map skills, basic understanding in geography, current events, peace and justice issues, American and world history are part of the curriculum.
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Computer education is formally taught in our computer lab. The students learn keyboarding and word-processing as well as utilization of the computer for research, tutoring, and strengthening reasoning skills. Internet access is also available in our lab.
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Art class engages students in many activities through which they are encouraged to express their talents and creativity.
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Music is integrated into the curriculum with weekly classes for grades K- 6 and a focus on the liturgical seasons of the year-Advent, Christmas, Lent Easter and Ordinary Time. Rhythm, pitch, duration, volume and form are reinforced in music classes with singing, playing instruments and learning to read music notation. |
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Spanish is taught to Junior High students. Students are introduced to the language and the cultures of the Spanish speaking countries. |
