The Archdiocesan Unified Curriculum is used in all of our content areas Grade K – 8. The following school level curriculum goals are the expectations for our students as they continue their journey into highschool and beyond.
School Level Curriculum Goals
The students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and the Catholic Church.
- Show respect for God’s creations, especially human life in all its diversity as a special gift of God.
- Engage in sacraments and activities to help them discover their call to justice, service, and loving relationships with God and others.
- Demonstrate self awareness, social skills, self management and responsible decision making.
- Communicate ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely in oral, written, and digital forms.
- Demonstrate ability to access information from a variety of sources and make practical applications of knowledge.
- Understand and incorporate problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and conceptual thinking skills in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate good citizenship while interacting positively with others and their environment.
- Develop an awareness of and show an appreciation for the fine arts.
- Use technology to aid in learning and communication skills.
- Develop as physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
Subject Level Religion Goals
The students will:
- Identify the role of the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Demonstrate the importance of a personal relationship with God I their lives and in the life of the community.
- Describe the major events in the life of Jesus and apply His teachings to their lives.
- Explain how the Church carries out Jesus’ mission through community, worship, and service.
- Explain the structure of the Church and the Church’s role in history.
- Participate in the life of the faith community through liturgy and communal prayer.
- Summarize the qualities of Mary and the saints that make them role models.
- Explain the meaning and describe the ritual of the seven sacraments and their importance to the life of the Church.
- Participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
- Read, interpret, and apply Sacred Scripture, the inspired word of God, to their lives.
- Explain the basic teachings of the Church and apply those teachings to their lives.
- Apply Catholic moral teachings as a foundation for making moral decisions.
- Act on the basis of Catholic social justice principles in response to the Gospel call.
- Exhibit a respect for all people and share with others their own Catholic faith.
- Demonstrate faith in action through service within their school, individual faith communities and the world at large.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of their role in caring for the environment and responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
Subject Level Language Arts Goals
The students will:
- Read with fluency and expression.
- Apply comprehension and critical thinking skills.
- Interpret and respond to oral and written material.
- Recognize and appreciate the various types of contemporary and traditional literature.
- Use and evaluate various resource materials in doing research.
- Read for enjoyment and to gain knowledge.
- Show an appreciation for written works and oral expression from a variety of cultures. .
- Draft, revise, proofread, publish, and present a multi-paragraph essay for various purposes and audiences.
- Express ideas creatively in various literary genres.
- Use standard mechanics of the language correctly.
- Express ideas clearly and concisely in oral, written, and digital forms.
- Participate actively and effectively in discussions.
Subject Level Math Goals
The students will:
- Identify numbers and demonstrate ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.
- Apply knowledge of operations (+, -, x, and ÷ ) to perform computations with accuracy.
- Make reasonable estimates and use estimation in operations.
- Use appropriate measurement (customary and metric) techniques, tools, and formulas to accurately calculate measurements.
- Understand and apply concepts of geometry, such as surface area, volume and three dimensional figures.
- Read, design, and interpret tables, charts, and graphs.
- Apply reasoning, strategies, and functions to solve problems.
- Demonstrate the basic concepts of probability to solve problems.
- Demonstrate and apply an understanding of algebraic principles to real-life situations.
- Apply knowledge of time and money to everyday situations.
Subject Level Science Goals
The students will:
- Apply the scientific method as a problem solving tool.
- Use scientific instruments correctly and safely.
- Apply scientific knowledge to personal safety and a healthy lifestyle.
- Relate technology and scientific discoveries of the past to our current understanding of the world.
- Compare and contrast characteristics and interactions of living organisms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the properties and principles of matter, energy, forces, and motion.
- Describe the processes and interactions that affect the earth and the universe.
- Recognize the impact of science, technology, and human activity on natural resources and the environment.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of their role in caring for the environment and responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers.
Subject Level Social Studies Goals
The students will:
- Explain how a community functions and define the roles of its members.
- Show appreciation and respect for all cultures and their traditions.
- Apply the tools of social science inquiry to interpret documents, maps, surveys, graphs, and statistics.
- Identify geographic and political features of the United States and the world.
- Explain and identify the functions of our local, state, and national government.
- Understand the cultural and physical characteristics of regions of Missouri and their impact on Missouri history.
- Compare and contrast democracy to other forms of governance.
- Understand the importance and impact of current and historical documents, such as the Amendments to the Constitution.
- Define economic systems in terms of production, distribution, and consumption.
- Identify significant people and events of the United States and the world.
- Research and discuss current events as they affect our world.
- Relate technology, scientific discoveries, and historical events to our current understanding of the world.
