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GRADES K-8

At St. Anastasia Catholic School, there are certain skills, knowledge, and experiences that are central to Catholic education. It is an integral part of the students’ religious formation to attend the weekly school masses. Family masses are held every Sunday.

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The academics are structured into an integrated and coordinated set of courses. All students participate in the required core curriculum.

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  • Primary and intermediate levels (Grades K-5) are self-contained.

  • Junior-high level (Grades 6-8) is departmentalized.

  • Cooperative learning is incorporated within the classroom, as well as between grades.

  • Our curriculum meets state and archdiocesan academic standards.

SUBJECTS:

  • Religion

  • Language Arts

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • Civil Rights

  • Art

  • Music

  • Spanish

  • Health and Physical Education

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SCIENCE PROGRAM

The science program immerses students in the scientific world that surrounds them. Comprehensive materials and multimedia tools allow students to examine past discoveries, current findings, and future predictions in this galaxy and beyond. Life, Physical, and Earth Sciences are studied, with instructional methods designed to engage students in both literal and critical thinking.

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  • Primary Grades – Students are encouraged to be inquisitive and delight in gathering the building blocks of science.

  • Intermediate & Junior High Grades – Strong emphasis is placed on the scientific investigation method, teaching students to:

  • Pose a question

  • Hypothesize an answer

  • Test a hypothesis

  • Form a conclusion

HEALTH PROGRAM

Students in grades 6-8 receive health instruction one trimester per year for three years.

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6th Grade Topics:

  • Health and Wellness

  • Stress Management

  • Managing Mental and Emotional Health

  • Building Responsible Relationships

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7th Grade Topics:

  • Making Healthy Decisions

  • Physical Fitness

  • Eating Responsibly

  • Adolescent Growth and Development

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8th Grade Topics:

  • Preventing Abuse and Violence

  • Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illegal Drugs

  • Infectious Diseases

  • Medicine

  • The Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - MAJOR SUBJECTS

The major subject fields covered in all grades include:

  • Religion

  • English

  • Math

  • Reading

  • Science

  • Social Studies

PRACTICAL/FINE ARTS

Art, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education classes are an integral part of the curriculum.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM 

Spanish language classes are provided for all students in - PK through 1st grade have Spanish language class twice a week & 2nd-8th grade have Spanish language class weekly.

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