The First Grade program at Sacred Heart Catholic Academy recognizes the unique needs of each student, and provides many individual, small group, and whole class learning opportunities.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS:
The Language Arts curriculum combines reading, writing, listening, speaking, and spelling skills. Our Language Arts program, Superkids, continues to children in the incorporates the Fundations reading program which providguide children in the growth of vocabulary and strengthens phonic skills. Non-fiction text, fairy tales, folk tales, and poetry help give each child a balanced reading program.
MATH:
The First Grade Math program is based on the NGLS Math curriculum. Technology and hands-on learning are strong components of our daily lessons. There is a big emphasis on developing a strong number sense, as well as fact flunecy through practice of addition and subtraction strategies.
RELIGION:
The children learn that God loves them and that they are special. Learning about the church year, feast days, prayers, liturgy, and family life is a special part of our curriculum.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our students begin to develop a sense of time and place as they encounter classic tales, and learn and practice map skills. Multicultural awareness is explored through community connections and a developing sense of good citizenship.
SCIENCE:
Students engage in observations of the natural world, express themselves through painting and crafts, and conduct inquiries into topics related to their healthy development. They also enjoy spending time in the STEAM Lab at least once a month.
New York State Learning Standards