The goal of our curriculum is to provide a framework for the development of each student within a faith filled community. St. Apollinaris Catholic School students are offered an excellent academic curriculum that is inspired by the Gospel and recognizes the dignity of each member in the community. It is comprehensive and challenging to each student's individual abilities. The Student Learning Expectations are the basis for the development of curriculum, daily lesson planning and evaluation of student progress.

The course of study includes Religion, reading, language arts, math, social studies, computer/educational technology, science, art, music and physical education. Spanish is offered for fourth through eighth grades. Our Religion curriculum includes Family Life, social and moral development and HIV education.

Student Learning Expectations

St. Apollinaris students are:

Active Catholic Christians who:
· are aware of their spiritual growth journey
· serve God, the church and neighbors
· know and understand the history, teachings, traditions
  and prayers of the Catholic Church
· participate in the Sacramental life of the Catholic Church
· respect other faiths

Life-Long Learners who:
· accept their responsibility in the learning process
· research, analyze, and evaluate sources
· acquire basic, effective skills and knowledge
· practice critical thinking and problem solving techniques
· appreciate the Fine Arts

Effective Communicators who:
· express ideas in an oral, written and artistic form
· demonstrate listening skills
· state in an organized manner personal feelings, opinions,
  beliefs and ideas for a variety of purposes
· utilize computer technology
· exhibit conflict resolution skills

Active Citizens who:
· appreciate diversity and practice tolerance
· are committed to social justice
· are caretakers of the environment
· understand the privilege of active United States citizenship
· accept their responsibility in the community

Responsible people who:
· make ethical choices based on Christian ideals
· demonstrate self-respect and respect for others
· practice self-discipline
· exercise good health habits
· apply knowledge and past experiences to present situations