CURRICULUM

Our school follows the curriculum guidelines promulgated by the Archdiocese of Mobile and the State of Alabama Courses of Study.  Our curriculum teaches Catholic values and social justice principles, respect for human rights, and academics.  Our textbooks are selected with the direction of the archdiocesan curriculum coordinator, archdiocesan committees, teachers, and principals.

Religion

Our religion program provides all of us with the opportunity to practice Catholic Christian principles in our daily lives. Non-Catholic students are required to participate in all activities, though they are unable to receive the sacraments. Religious activities include: morning rosary, prayer before each class, weekly masses, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Stations of the Cross, the May Procession, and preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.  Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are required to perform service hours each quarter.

Academics

The academic program embodies Religion, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. The course of study for K-8 grades meets all the requirements of the Archdiocese of Mobile, the State of Alabama, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Student Evaluation

Report cards are issued four times a year.  Parent-teacher conferences are held at the end of the first and third quarters. Interim reports are available online at Edline for grades 1-8. Check the school calendar for dates.           

Promotion - Retention

Promotion in the Archdiocese is based on the maturity of the child, achievement of at least the minimum course work, and regular attendance. In grades 1 and 2, at least two I’s in reading or two I’s in Math would result in retention. In grades 3 – 8, a yearly average of “F” in two major academic areas would result in retention. Major academic areas include: Religion, English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science.

Student Records

Educational records are confidential and are available only to parents or guardians and to those members of the school staff who have a legitimate educational interest in the student. Parents shall, upon written request and with 24 hours notice, be entitled to review and/or obtain copies of the educational records relating to their child. These records include registration information, census information, yearly averages, and standardized test scores.