Curriculum by Grade
Pre-K Information
General
HOURS:
School starts at 7:55 a.m. Students may be dropped off between 7:40 – 7:55 a.m. Please do not drop your student off at the classroom door before 7:40 a.m. We offer EDP to the students who arrive before 7:40 a.m. in the cafeteria.
LUNCH:
Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. daily. Students may bring their own lunch in a lunch box or purchase lunch at the school for $3.75 daily. Milk is available for $0.75.
For more information regarding the individualized curriculum, please click on the 3K or 4K link on the left.
3K Curriculum
The 3K curriculum strives to teach your child social and personal development skills, including cooperation and manners in small groups; visual motor skills, including tracing and hand-eye coordination; language and reading skills, including reciting the Alphabet and recognizing sight words; number and conceptual development, including counting numbers (1-10) and grouping objects; and listening and sequencing skills, including paying attention and following simple oral directions.
The 3K curriculum also includes daily religion instruction, weekly world language introduction to Spanish, as well as integrated technology, including an iPad lab and interactive whiteboards. The 3K also participates in the Fine Arts program through art and music class each week.
The 3K curriculum uses “Handwriting without Tears”, “Reading Street” by Scott Foresman, and TLC lessons as resources for the 3K curriculum.
4K Curriculum
“Learning is Fun” is emphasized in our 4K Program. The students learn by doing within a Christian environment. The 4K program encourages students to communicate with their peers; to accept the role of both follower and leader; to work and play with others in a group; to respect others and their belongings; to work without help; to share and use materials; and to be kind, cooperative, and courteous. The 4K program also encourages students to express their ideas through speech, as well as creativity, to listen and follow directions, to face and overcome problems, and to enjoy art, computer, library, and music.
The students develop control of emotional expression and physical movements as they manipulate small objects and materials. Their imagination and curiosity are guided into learning experiences.
The 4K curriculum uses “Handwriting without Tears”, “Reading Street” by Scott Foresman, and TLC lessons as resources for the 4K curriculum. “Christ Our Life” by Loyola Press is the curriculum material for religion and students learn the basic prayers.
Most importantly, St. Joseph endeavors to help each student recognize his/her individual gifts and understand that each one is different, with special needs, interests, and characteristics. It is our mission to work together to help your child reach their goals and to understand that God loves him/her as an individual and unique gift.
Elementary Curriculum
The elementary curriculum at St. Joseph Regional Catholic School follows state guidelines and other guidelines set by the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
The elementary curriculum at St. Joseph strives to produce a well-rounded student. The students participate in daily religious classes and weekly Liturgy, a Fine Arts program, including art, music, and computer, Spanish class twice a week, as well as strong core classes and athletic programs.
Each class within the school is equipped with modern technology from interactive whiteboards, handheld wireless responders and slates, and a traveling iPad lab. Students in 4th and 5th grades also participate in the 1:1 iPad program.
Students and parents may view online progress reports and grades on RenWeb.
Jr. High Curriculum
The junior high curriculum at St. Joseph Regional Catholic School follows both state guidelines and the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama guidelines.
The junior high curriculum at St. Joseph strives to provide challenging classes in the arts and sciences, mathematics, language, and social studies, while preparing the students for the academic world that lies beyond these years. The junior high students participate in daily religion classes, weekly Liturgy, as well as foreign language, Fine Arts in art and music, and athletic programs.
St. Joseph offers an Advanced Math program, French or Spanish Foreign Language, a Science Fair, and clubs: National Junior Honor Society (7th and 8th), Scholar’s Bowl, and Student Council, among others. The technology class will fulfill the high school requirements.
Each class within the school is equipped with modern technology from interactive whiteboards, handheld wireless responders and slates. Students in junior high also participate in the 1:1 Chromebook program.