Elementary Curriculum

Religion/Family Life:  Daily school wide prayer, monthly Masses, Advent/Lenten reconciliation, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Call To Faith Religion series, sacramental preparation (grade 2), annual retreats, Christian Service Projects.

Language Arts:  Vocabulary development, comprehension, written response to literature, and discussion through the Reading Street Scott Foresman series and selected core literature books, Houghton Mifflin English series, and COMPASS Language Assessment program. The students use of the Language computer lab to reinforce writing skills and higher level thinking skills.

Spelling:  Zaner Bloser phonetic spelling program which includes dictionary work, synonyms, antonyms, prefixes and suffixes; and word origins.

Handwriting:  Zaner-Bloser printing and cursive handwriting instruction (grades K-5)

Math:  The Math curriculum includes a sequenced set of standards.

• Number Relationships and Computation—Numbers and computation are the heart of elementary mathematics. Children develop conceptual understanding, procedural proficiency, and fluency with numbers.
• Whole number and computation with whole numbers
• Recall of math facts including multiplication table facts
• Standard algorithms (+, x, -, / ) for computation of whole numbers
• Fractions, decimals, and computation with fractions and decimals
• Algebra, Patterns, and Functions—Students generalize the patterns of numbers and computation using symbols to prepare for algebra and abstract mathematics after elementary school.
• Geometry—Students learn about the properties and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. They develop skills and concepts in shape and spatial relationships.
• Measurement—Students select appropriate measurement units, tools, and strategies, and use them to measure.
• Measurement and geometry provide many connections to real world applications.
• Statistics—Students learn how to collect, organize, describe and analyze data, all important skills in our data-rich world.
• Probability—Students explore the likelihood of events through simple experiments.
• Processes of Mathematics—Students develop skills in problem solving, reasoning, communicating, and making connections.

 

Science:  Students explore their world to discover God’s gifts of life and beauty.  Through the use of higher level thinking students learn to use the Scientific Method to investigate a problem, isolate variables and experiment to gather data and analyze the outcomes to reach an intelligent conclusion. The MaGraw-Hill Science Louisiana series is used.

Social Studies:  The social studies program for Grades K-5  involves the study of peoples and their relationships with their social and physical environments. The knowledge, skills, and values developed in social studies help students to know and appreciate the past, to understand the present and to influence the future.  The social studies curriculum focuses on providing students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and values to function effectively within their local and national society which in turn will affect the interdependent world.

Physical Education:  Basic skills, rules, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Technology:  Skill instruction in computer basics; the Internet; keyboarding ; word processing, spreadsheets, digital presentations, database, desktop publishing,  internet safety education; and integration of technology in curricular subject areas.

Music:  Weekly music instruction focuses on every person’s gift to perform, to create, and to listen to music with understanding.  Students are guided to acquire an understanding of music through the sequenced development of concepts based on the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre form, expression, and history and style, and composition and performance.

MARY’S ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

6905 Chef Menteur Blvd. ~ New Orleans, LA. 70126 ~ 504-243-1888

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST 

In order for your child to be considered for admission, the following information must be in our office as soon as possible. Registration is finalized only after all requirements are met and all records have been received, including the child’s final report card of the current year and standardized testing results for the previous school year.

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Grade Entering: ________

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Please include the following applicable documents with your registration form. 

□ Completed Information Form

□ Grades 2 – 5 Schedule the Entrance Exam prior to the first day of school

□ Original Birth Certificate (not birth card) □ Copy of Child’s Social Security Card

□ Copy of Catholic Baptismal Certificate (if student is Catholic)

□ Copy of Catholic Communion & Penance Certificates (if child has received these sacraments)

□ Copy of custody papers, in cases where custody arrangements exist. Divorced or separated parents must file a court- certified copy of the custody section of the divorce or separation decree with the school office.

□ Original Report Cards and Standardized Testing from previous grades and current year’s records by June 15, 2017

□ Copy of any individual testing that affects the child’s education, including medical testing, psychological testing, educational testing, etc. If applicable, copy of 504 Accommodation

□ If your child has been subject to school suspension and/or expulsion, please include the circumstances of the disciplinary action.

□ Copy of the up-to-date immunization record, as per requirements of the State of LA. Dept. of Health and Hospitals.

The minimum dosages for meeting school-entry immunization requirements are:

▪4 DTP doses and 3 Polio doses (Provided the last dose was administered on or after age 4)

▪2 MMR doses after the fourth birthday or prior to kindergarten entry (Recommended schedule MMR dose #1: 12-15 months of age. MMR dose #2: at age 4 or prior to kindergarten entry.

▪3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine

Children who receive 5 DTP’s or 4 Polio’s prior to age 4 are not complete and must be referred for completion. 

▪Varicella shot is required for Daycare, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and all other students entering a Louisiana school for the first time.

The final acceptance regarding enrollment for new students, returning students, and students on probation, is left to the discretion of the administration. 

St. Mary’s Academy is committed to a talented and diverse student population and welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin. St. Mary’s Academy does not discriminate in its educational and admission policies, financial aid, athletic or other programs and activities.

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Our program is a state funded program that teaches the students through a combination of large group, small group, and center based learning.  The students are introduced to a new theme each month. Through this monthly theme, the Benchmarks and Standards for Pre-K are taught.  The monthly themes we will be working on this year are:
 

Our pre-school program is designed to develop basic concepts, attitudes, and skills as well as capitalize on each child’s propensity to create. At times the development of your child’s self-esteem and confidence is of paramount importance. To build a broad foundation for your child’s success as a student, we will be focusing upon these essential early childhood skills:
 
A PPLICATIONS FOR THE NSECD PRE-K 4 PROGRAM ARE AVAILABLE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICE – BUILDING B-13.

SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, UPDATED LINKS WEBSITE IMMUNIZATION RECORD (AVAILABLE FROM PEDIATRICIAN), PROOF OF RESIDENCE (DRIVER’S LICENSE OR UTILITY BILL IN PARENT’S NAME), PROOF OF INCOME (2 RECENT CHECK STUBS, MEDICAID OR FOOD STAMP VERIFICATION LETTER FROM DSS OR PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR THE CHILD).

ALL COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE FOR APPROVAL.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED.

OFFICE: 504-245-0200 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION