The Educational Plan ofSt. Theresa School in the Classical Tradition A Catholic Classical School in the Diocese of Bridgeport 55 Rosemond Terrace Trumbull, CT 06611 Anno Domini 2020
Saint Theresa School “Focused on Christ as we seek Truth, Beauty and Goodness” Michelle C. Rowe, Curriculum Director Catholic Classical 3 Year Transition Plan 2020-2023The foundation for the new Catholic Classical curriculum is based on The Educational Planof St.Jerome Classical School and supported by the ICLE. The framework for the three yeartransitionplan is based on Associate Superintendent, Stacie Stueber’s outline. The goal is that by the endof the three year transition plan 2023-2024, Saint Theresa School will be afully integratedCatholic Classical school/ academy.Year One: K-2, 2020-2021Lower Grammar Stage, Grades K-2Overview: Grades K-2 will see the greatest shift as they begin to fully embrace the Catholic classicalapproach. The most notable change will be in the area of social studies as we begin to have studentsunderstand history in chronological order, focusing on western civilization and salvation history.Language acquisition in the lower grades, we will integrate a phonics approach. Additional changesin year one are a greater emphasis on classical literature, handwriting for grades 1-4,implementation of Saxon Math K- 3, Latin Instruction PreK-5, and Sacred Music Pre K- 8. ClassicalMusic Appreciation for Grades K- 2, along with Art will focus on the historical timeline for eachgrade. Technology class for Grades PreK-2 will reinforce google classroom skills for remote,distance learning. All technology usage will be Christocentric, virtuous and thoughtful. In allgrades, students will see an increase in devotional activities, and an increase in activities to formthem in the Catholic faith to help create in them a sense of wonder and awe so they begin torecognize Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
Kindergarten: The Cradle of CivilizationThemes: First Kingdoms, Ancient Middle East, Revolutions and Returns and Kingdoms at War Moses Before the Burning Bush, Manuscript Detail History and Religion Texts: The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World (Chapters 1-11). Philip Campbell, (Teacher text); The Story of Civilization, Activity Book, Volume I: The Ancient World, Philip Campbell (Students use activity book); The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Elizabeth Payne; New Catholic Picture Bible, Lawrence Lovasik; The Biblical World: An Illustrated Atlas (National Geographic), Jean- Pierre Isbouts; The Usborne Internet- Linked Ancient WorldHistory and Religion Supplemental Texts: Ancient Egypt (DK Eyewitness), AncientEgyptians and Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide, Marian Broida; Mummies Made in Eypt, Aliki;Pyramid, David MacAully; Mesopotamia (DK Eyewitness); Ancient Mesopotamia (DKEyewitness).Phonics and Reading Texts: Classical Phonics, Second Edition, Memoria Press; Core SkillsPhonics K, Memoria Press; Phonics A-Z, Third Edition, Memoria Press; First Start Reading BooksA, B, C, D, Memoria Press.
Literature/ Books with Classical Themes: St George and the Dragon, Margaret Hodges; TheWicked Prince, Hans Christian Anderson, The Clown of God, Tamie de Paolo; The Legend of thePersian Carpet, Tamie de Paolo; The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams; The Story of PeterRabbit, Beatrix Potter.Mathematic Texts: Saxon Math Kindergarten Complete Classroom KitSupplemental Math Texts: Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S.Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. Schneider First Grade: The Greek Year Themes: Early Greece, Virtues of Greek Life, Art and Politics and Greece at War Achilles and Ajax Playing a Game, Greek VaseHistory and Religion Texts: The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World (Chapters12-21). Philip Campbell, (Teacher text); The Story of Civilization, Activity Book, Volume I: TheAncient World, Philip Campbell (Student activity book); The Story of Greek People (chapters4, 5, 7 and 13) Eva March Tappan, Greek Mythology Activities, Marcia Worth- Baker, Faith andLife GA 1, Our Heavenly Father (Text), Ignatius Press; Faith and Life GA 1, Our Heavenly Father(workbook), Ignatius Press. 2
History and Religion Supplemental Texts: D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, Ingrid andEdgar Parin D’Aulaire; Aesop’s Fables; Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Illiad,Rosemary Sutcliffe; The Wanderings of Odysseus, Rosemary Sutcliffe, The Legend of thePersian Carpet, Tomie de Paolo; In God’s Hands, Lawrence Kuschner and Gary SchmidtPhonics and Reading Texts: Reading Street 1.1, 2007 (Text) Foresman; Reading Street 2007(workbook); Reading Street Grammar and Writing Book 2007, Foresman; Reading StreetPhonics 2007, ForesmanHandwriting: Handwriting GR1SE, Zaner- BloserLiterature/ Books with Classical Themes: St George and the Dragon, Margaret Hodges; TheWicked Prince, Hans Christian Anderson, The Clown of God, Tamie de Paolo; The Legend of thePersian Carpet, Tamie de Paolo; The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams; The Story of PeterRabbit, Beatrix Potter, English Fairy Tales, Flora Ann Steel, Frog and Toad (series), ArnoldLobelMathematic Texts: Saxon Math Grade 1 Complete Classroom KitSupplemental Math Texts: Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S.Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. Schneider; TheHistory of Counting, Denise Schmandt-Besserat; The Story of Money, Bestsy Maestro Second Grade: The Roman Year Themes: The Beginning of Rome, Roman Empire, The Life of Jesus and Fall of Rome, Rise of the Church Bust of Julius Caesar 3
History and Religion Texts: The Story of Civilization, Volume I: The Ancient World (Chapters22-35). Philip Campbell, (Teacher and student texts); The Story of Civilization, Activity Book,Volume I: The Ancient World, Philip Campbell (Student activity book); The Story of the RomanPeople: An Elementary History of Rome, Eva March Tappan, Gospel of Luke and the Acts of theApostles, Faith and Life GA 2, Jesus in Our Life (Text), Ignatius Press; Faith and Life GA 2, Jesusin Our Life (workbook), Ignatius Press.History and Religion Supplemental Texts: DK Eyewitness: Ancient Rome, Classical Kids:An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome, Laurie Carlson, City: A Story of RomanPlanning and Construction, David MacAulay, Julius Caesar, Rachel Firth (Usborne YoungReading Series 3); Parables of Jesus, Tomie de Paolo.Phonics and Reading Texts: Reading Street 2.1 2007 (Text) Foresman; Reading Street20072.2 (workbook); Reading Street Spelling Book 2007, Foresman; Reading Street Phonics 2007,ForesmanHandwriting: Handwriting GR2C, Zaner- BloserLiterature/ Books with Classical Themes: St George and the Dragon, Margaret Hodges; TheWicked Prince, Hans Christian Anderson, The Clown of God, Tamie de Paolo; The Legend of thePersian Carpet, Tamie de Paolo; The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams; The Story of PeterRabbit, Beatrix Potter, English Fairy Tales, Flora Ann Steel, Frog and Toad (series), ArnoldLobel, The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth GrahameMathematic Texts: Saxon Math Grade 2 Complete Classroom KitSupplemental Math Texts: Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S.Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. Schneider; TheHistory of Counting, Denise Schmandt-Besserat; The Story of Money, Bestsy Maestro 4
Year One: Grades 3-5, 2020-2021Upper Grammar StageOverview: Grades 3-5 will see a moderate shift. This will be most evident in the areas ofHistory and Literature. Each grade level will focus on a specific period of history and thisbecomes the anchor to which literature pieces are tied. For example, students will no longeruse a traditional textbook for reading assignments which often contain only excerpts, butwhole pieces of literature to fully engage in students thoughtful examinations of thosewritings. Classical whole works of literature have been introduced, however the ReadingStreet Series 2007, Scott Foresman continues to be used as a “textbook reader” withcorresponding grammar, spelling and vocabulary workbooks. The new History Curriculum,The Story of Civilization has been implemented. Classical Music Appreciationfor Grades 3-5 along with Art will focus on the historical timeline for each grade. Saxon Math has beenimplemented in Grade 3 and Latin for grades 3-5. Technology class for Grades 3-5 willreinforce google classroom skills for remote, distance learning. All technology usage will beChristocentric, virtuous and thoughtful. In all grades, students will see an increase indevotional activities, and an increase in activities to form them in the Catholic faith to helpcreate in them a sense of wonder and awe so they begin to recognize Truth, Beauty andGoodness. Third Grade: The Medieval Year Themes: Knights and Crusades, Monasteries and Christian Culture, Rise of Christendom and The University and the Bible St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, Giotto 5
History and Religion Texts: The Story of Civilization, Volume II: The Medieval World PhilipCampbell, (Teacher and student texts); The Story of Civilization, Activity Book, Volume II: TheMedieval World, Philip Campbell (Student activity book); Heroes of the Middle Ages, EvaTappan; When The Knights Were Bold, Eva Tappan; Faith and Life GA 3, Our Life with Jesus(Text), Ignatius Press; Faith and Life GA 3, Our Life with Jesus (workbook), Ignatius Press History and Religion Supplemental Texts: Medieval Castle, Phil Wilson (3-d castle model), Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness), The Duke and the Peasant: Life in the Middle Ages, Sr.Wendy Beckett; St. Thomas Aquinas for Children & the Child-like, Raissa Maritain Phonics and Reading Texts: Reading Street 3.1 2007 (Text) Foresman; Reading Street2007 3. 2 (workbook); Reading Street Spelling Book 2007, Foresman; Reading Street Phonics 2007, Foresman; H-M English Workbook Plus Grade 3, Houghton-Mifflin Handwriting: Handwriting GR3SE, Zaner- Bloser Literature/ Books with Classical Themes: King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table, Roger Lancelyn Green; The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, Jewett & Chapman; St. Benedict, Hero of the Hills, Mary Fabyan Windeatt; The Chaucer Story Book, Evan Tappan March; St. Dominic & the Rosary, Catherine Beebe; Clare & Francis, Saints of Assisi, Helen WalkerHoman; The Weight of A Mass, Josephine Nobisso; Johann Gutenberg & the Amazing Printing Press, Bruce Koscielniak; Marguerite Makes a Book, Bruce Robertson; Thomas Aquinas & the Preaching Beggars, Larnen, Lomask & Fisher Mathematic Texts: Saxon Math Grade 3 Complete Classroom Kit Supplemental Math Texts: Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S. Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. Schneider; The History of Counting, Denise Schmandt-Besserat; The Story of Money, Bestsy Maestro; Sir Cumference and the First Round Table, Cindy Neushwander; Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, Cindy Neushwander; Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone, Cindy Neushwander; Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland, Cindy Neushwander 6
Fourth Grade: The Modern Year Themes: Renaissance and Exploration, Reformation and Counter-Reformation, Empire: Napoleon, British, Ottoman and World Wars Proportions of Man, Leonardo da VinciHistory and Religion Texts: The Story of Civilization, Volume III: The Modern World, PhilipCampbell, (Teacher and student texts); The Story of Civilization, Activity Book, Volume III: TheModern World, Philip Campbell (Student activity book); Europe Finds the World (CambridgeIntro. To the History of Mankind, Book 5). Trevor Cairns ed.; The Old World & America (UnitVII), Philip Furlong; The Birth of Modern Europe (Cambridge vol. 6), Trevor Cairns, ed; TheOld World & America (Units XI-XII), Philip Furlong; Europe Around the World(Cambridge 9),Trevor Cairns, ed; The Navy that Beat Napoleon, Walter Brownlee; The LittleBook of the War,Eva March Tappan; Life GA 4, Jesus Our Guide (Text), Ignatius Press; Faith and Life GA 4, JesusOur Guide (workbook), Ignatius Press 7
History and Religion Supplemental Texts: The Catholic Faith Comes to the Americas, IlleenReninger; Renaissance (DK Eyewitness); Giotto (DK Eyewitness); Raphael (DK Eyewitness);Michaelangelo (DK Eyewitness); A Long & Uncertain Journey, Tom McNeely (Vasco de Gama);Meet Christopher Columbus, deKay & Edens; Ferdinand Magellan, Katherine Bailey; Pizarro& the Incas, Nicholas Saunders; Sir Francis Drake, Hook & Pearson; World War I (DKEyewitness); World War II (DK Eyewitness); The Good Fight: How WWII Was Won, StephenAmbrosePhonics and Reading Texts: Reading Street 4.1 2007 (Text) Foresman; Reading Street20074.2 (Reading workbook); Reading Street Spelling Book 2007, Foresman; H-M EnglishWorkbook Plus Grade 4, Houghton- MifflinHandwriting: Handwriting GR4SE, Zaner- BloserLiterature/ Books with Classical Themes: St. Isaac & the Indians, Milton Lomask; St. Roseof Lima, Mary Fabyan Windeattt; Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevens; Tales fromShakespeare, Charles and Mary Lamb; St Francis of the 7 Seas, Albert Nevins; St, Thomas Moreof London, Elizabeth Ince; St. Teresa of Avila, Joyful in the Lord, Susan Helen Wallace; TheJungle Book, Rudyard Kipling; Just so Stories, Rudyard Kipling; The Hungry Coat, A Tale fromTurkey, Demi; “In Flanders Fields,” Lt. Col. John McCrae; In Flanders Fields, The Story ofthePoem, Linda Granfield; Where Poppies Grow, A WWI Companion, Linda Granfield; Hero OverHere, Katherine Kudlinski; Number the Stars, Lois LowryMathematic Texts: Saxon Math Grade 4 Complete Classroom KitSupplemental Math Texts: Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S.Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. Schneider; TheHistory of Counting, Denise Schmandt-Besserat; The Story of Money, Bestsy Maestro; Calculusby and for Young People, Don Cohen; The Phantom Tollbooth, Norton Juster; Alvin’s SecretCode, Clifford Hicks; The Grapes of Math: Mind Stretching Math Riddles, Greg TangLatin Texts: Lingua Angelica I Second Edition, Memoria Press 8
Fifth Grade: The American Year Themes: Colonization and Colonial Life, From Declaration to Constitution, Civil War and Westward Expansion to Roosevelt George Washington, Gilbert StuartHistory and Religion Texts: The Story of Civilization, Volume IV: The United States, PhilipCampbell, (Teacher and student texts); The Story of Civilization, Activity Book, Volume IV: TheUnited States Philip Campbell (Student activity book); An Elementary History of Our Country,Eva March Tappan; American Hero Stories, Eva March Tappan; Leonard Calvert and theMaryland Adventure, Ann Jensen; Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation,Constitution, Letters and Speeches of Abraham Lincoln; Slaves Who Dared: The Stories of 10African American Heroes, Mary Garrison; Faith and Life GA 5, I Believe (Credo) (Text), IgnatiusPress; Faith and Life GA 5, I Believe (Credo) (workbook), Ignatius PressPhonics and Reading Texts: Reading Street 5.1 2007 (Text) Foresman; Reading Street20075.2 (Reading workbook); H-M English Workbook Plus Grade 5, Houghton- Mifflin; H-M EnglishReteaching Workbook Grade 5, Houghton-MifflinLiterature/ Books with Classical Themes: An American Book of Golden Deeds, JamesBaldwin; The Children’s Book of America, William Bennett; Kateri Tekakwitha, Evelyn Brown;Fr. Marquette & the Great River, August Derlith; Juanita; Pedro; Song of Swallows, Leo Politi;Story of Junipero Serra, Florence White; Johnny Tremain, Ester Forbes; Meet GeorgeWashington, Meet Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia, Landmark Books; UncleTom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe (passages); Farmer Boy, Little House onthe Prairie,Laura Ingalls Wilder; John Henry, Julius Lester; Lewis and Clark in their own words, GeorgeSullivan; Mother Seton & the Sisters of Charity, Alma Powers Waters; Mother Cabrini, FrancisParkinson Keyes; Saint Katherine Drexel, Friend of the Oppressed, Ellen Terry 9
Mathematic Texts: No Change in 4-8 Mathematics: Savvas- Pearson K12 LearningRecommended Supplemental Math Texts: Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe,Michael S. Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S.Schneider; The History of Counting, Denise Schmandt-Besserat; The Story of Money, BestsyMaestro; Calculus by and for Young People, Don Cohen; The Phantom Tollbooth, NortonJuster; Alvin’s Secret Code, Clifford Hicks; The Grapes of Math: Mind Stretching Math Riddles,Greg TangLatin Texts: Lingua Angelica I Second Edition, Memoria PressYear One: 6-8, 2020-2021Logic Stage, Grades 6-8Overview: Grades 6-8 will see a minimal shift from their current learning practices. Thegreatest shift may be seen in literature pieces read, and discussed as teachers will try toenhance students’ ability to interpret literature through careful reading, understanding andinsight. Whole, classical works of literature with an emphasis on reading primary documentshas begun to be implemented as well as the new History Curriculum, The Catholic TextbookProject in Grades 6-7. Sacred Music instruction along with an Introduction to music theory isalso being implemented. *Edmentum/ exact path, personalized computer based learningwill be used for math and reading skills and assessment only in technology class or for amaximum of 45 mins/ 1 class period per week in grades 6-8. All technology usage will beChristocentric, virtuous and thoughtful. Art class will focus on the corresponding historicaltopics and themes assigned to each grade. In all grades, students will see an increase indevotional activities and an increase in activities tofrom them in the Catholic faith to helpcreate in them a sense of wonder and awe so they begin to recognize Truth, Beauty andGoodness. 10
Sixth Grade: The Ancient Year Themes: Cradle Civilizations, Greece, Pagan Rome and Christian Rome Fresco of Socrates from Ancient EphesusHistory and Religion Texts: All Ye Lands: Origins of World Cultures, Catholic SchoolsTextbook Project (Ave Maria University); All Ye Lands: Origins of World Cultures, (StudentWorkbooks), Catholic Schools Textbook Project (Ave Maria University); Faith and Life GA 6,Following Christ (Text), Ignatius Press; Faith and Life GA 6, Following Christ (workbook),Ignatius Press.Literature/ Books with Classical Themes: Perelandra, C.S. Lewis, Magician’s Nephew, C.S.Lewis; Julius Caesar, Shakespeare; The Bronze Bow, Elizabeth George Speare; The Aeneid forBoys and Girls, Alfred J. Church or Aeneas, Emily Frenkel 11
Seventh Grade: The Christendom YearThemes: Life in the Middle Ages, Rise of Christendom, Renaissance and Reformation, Crusades and Decline of the Middle Ages Coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo IIIHistory and Religion Texts: Light to the Nations Part 1: The History of Christian Civilization,Catholic Schools Textbook Project (Ave Maria University); Light to the Nations Part 1: TheHistory of Christian Civilization, (Student Workbooks), Catholic Schools Textbook Project(Ave Maria University); Faith and Life GA 7 Our Life in the Church, (Text), Ignatius Press; Faithand Life GA 7, Our Life in the Church (workbook), Ignatius Press.Literature/ Books with Classical Themes: Francis and Clare: Saints of Assisi, HelenWalker Hofman; The Little Flowers of St. Francis, Brother Ugolino (selections); Romeo andJuliet or Macbeth, Shakespeare; “Lepanto,” G.K. Chesterton; Edmund Campion; Hero of God’sUnderground, Harold Gardiner 12
Eighth Grade: The New World Year Themes: Explorers, Missionaries, Colonizers, American Revolution, Civil War and Reconstruction and Twentieth Century Landing of Columbus, John VanderlynHistory and Religion Texts: The American Nation: Civil War- Twentieth Century, Savvas-Pearson (previous curriculum); Faith and Life GA 8, The Life of Grace (Text), Ignatius Press;Faith and Life GA 8, The Life of Grace (workbook), Ignatius Press; Gospel of Mark;Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Catechism of the Catholic Church;The Screwtape Letters, C.S. LewisLiterature/ Books with Classical Themes: The Call of the Wild, Jack London, Island of theBlue Dolphins, Scott O’ Dell; Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe; Little Women, LouisaMay Alcott; The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and TheAdventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain; The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre DumasYear Two: K-2, 2020-2021Lower Grammar StageOverview: Grades K-2 will continue with the full implementation of the classical curriculum.Greatest shift will be in Science to Nature Studies, a Science curriculum guided by AnnaBotsford Comstock’s Handbook of Nature Study, which contains instructions forthe teacheron how to approach nature studies (pp. 1-24) as well as lessons and other source material.Memoria Press nature studies curriculum materials will also be incorporated to help guidethe teacher in lesson planning. Technology class will also transition to oral tradition/recitation class which places greater emphasis on language acquisition and handwriting; twocritical development milestones in the lower grammar stages. Studies show that handwriting 13
facilitates language acquisition and critical thinking. Lastly, there will be a gradual shift fromthe Reading Street 2007, reading program to Sing, Spell, Read and Write, Pearson (Christianbooks), with greater focus on Fairy and FolkTales, Rhymes and Verse. Kindergarten: The Cradle of Civilization Moses Before the Burning Bush, Manuscript DetailNature Studies texts: Handbook of Nature Studies, Anna Botsford Comstock; NatureNotebook (for students to draw in and take notes), Animal Alphabet Coloring Book, MemoriaPress, Christian Liberty Nature Reader, Memoria Press and the Classical Core ScienceCurriculum for Kindergarten, Memoria Press Topics: Dinosaurs and fossils, basic animalgroups, plants, water cycle, solar system, seasons, senses, simple machines and magnets.Oral tradition/ Recitation: English Fairy Tales, Flora Ann Steel; Little Dermont and theThirsty Stones, and Other Irish Folk Tales, Richard Bennet; The Story of Peter Rabbit, BeatrixPotter; Mother Goose Rhymes, Traditional; The Wheel on the School and Far Out the LongCanal, Meindert De Jong; Time of Wonder, Robert McCloskey; Pinnochio, Carlo CollodiReading texts: Reading Street 2007 beginning reading program (Forseman) to Sing, Spell,Read and Write Kindergarten/ Level 1 Combo Kit; Sing, Spell, Read and Write Assessment Book;Sing Spell, Read and Write: On Track Student Book; Sing, Spell, Read and Write: All AbroadStudent Book (Pearson), places a greater emphasis on Fairy and Folk Tales, Rhymes andVerse 14
First Grade: The Greek Year Achilles and Ajax Playing a Game, Greek VaseNature Studies texts: Handbook of Nature Studies, Anna Botsford Comstock; NatureNotebook (for students to draw in and take notes), My Nature Journal, Memoria Press,Christian Liberty Nature Reader, Memoria Press and the Classical Core Science Curriculum forfirst grade, Memoria Press; Fabre’s Book of Insects, Jean- Henri Fabre; The Life of the Spider,Jean Henri Fabre; The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body, Joanna Cole; The Magic SchoolBus Explores the Senses, Joanna Cole; The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds, Joanna Cole Topics:Animals: birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and insects; Plants: wildflowers, weeds,garden flowers, crops and trees; Human body: the senses, the skin, skeletal and muscular,digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems.Oral tradition/ Recitation: English Fairy Tales, Flora Ann Steel; Little Dermont and theThirsty Stones, and Other Irish Folk Tales, Richard Bennet; The Story of Peter Rabbit, BeatrixPotter; Mother Goose Rhymes, Traditional; The Wheel on the School and Far Out the LongCanal, Meindert De Jong; Time of Wonder, Robert McCloskey; Pinnochio, Carlo CollodiReading texts: Reading Street 2007 beginning reading program (Forseman) to Sing, Spell,Read and Write Kindergarten/ Level 1 Combo Kit; Sing, Spell, Read and Write Assessment Book;Sing Spell, Read and Write: Raceway Book, Level 1; Sing, Spell, Read and Write: Off We Go Book,Level 1 (Pearson); places a greater emphasis on Fairy and Folk Tales, Rhymes and Verse 15
Second Grade: The Roman Year Bust of Julius CaesarNature Studies texts: Handbook of Nature Studies, Anna Botsford Comstock; NatureNotebook (for students to draw in and take notes), My Nature Journal, Memoria Press;Patterns in Nature Set, Memoria Press; Earth Science for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments thatReally Work, Janice VanCleave; The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth; Snowflake Bentley,Jacqueline Briggs Martin; The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System and The Magic SchoolBus Inside the Earth, Joanna Cole; The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm, Nancy White;Topics: Waterways, Rocks and Minerals, fossils, Soil and Magnets, Water, Climate andWeather and AstronomyOral tradition/ Recitation: English Fairy Tales, Flora Ann Steel; Little Dermont and theThirsty Stones, and Other Irish Folk Tales, Richard Bennet; The Story of Peter Rabbit, BeatrixPotter; Mother Goose Rhymes, Traditional; The Wheel on the School and Far Out the LongCanal, Meindert De Jong; Time of Wonder, Robert McCloskey; Pinnochio, Carlo CollodiReading texts: Second Grade Literature Dictionary, Memoria Press; Animals Folk Tales ofAmerica Set; Memoria Press; Prairie School Set, Memoria Press; Tales of Beatrix Potter Set,Memoria Press; The Courage of Sarah Noble Set; Memoria Press; The Little House in the BigWoods Set; Memoria Press 16
Year Two: 3-5, 2021-2020Upper Grammar StageOverview: Grades 3-5 will see an increased immersion into the classical curriculum.Grammar will become an integral part of the curriculum as students begin to analyze anddiagram sentences. Memorization of math facts becomes an important skill as students growin understanding of concepts. The Saxon Math Program, which focuses on memorization ofmath facts and “spiraled learning” will be implemented in grades 4-5. Science will inspire adeeper connection to everything as God’s creation and thus students will observe the worldthrough that lens. The Science curriculum will transition to Nature Studies focusing on God’screation, and will be supported by Anna Botsford Comstock’s Handbook of Nature Study,which contains instructions for the teacher on how to approach nature studies (pp. 1-24) aswell as lessons and other resource materials. Memoria Press nature studies curriculummaterials will also be incorporated to help guide the teacher in lesson planning. The DeltaScience Modules will provide hands-on experiments and related workbook activities. Thiscombination will provide an observation and experimental approach to the study of naturethat is deeply human. The Reading Street 2007, LA series will be replaced with whole workof classical literature, and supplemented by LA curriculum from Memoria Press. Technologyclass will also transition to oral tradition/ recitation class, which places greater emphasis onlanguage acquisition and handwriting; two critical development milestones in grades 3-4.Studies show that handwriting facilitates language acquisition and critical thinking.Technology class will continue to be taught in grades 5-8. All technology usage will beChristocentric, virtuous and thoughtful. Key boarding skills will be taught in grade 5 with anemphasis on typing written compositions. Third Grade: The Medieval Year St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, Giotto 17
Nature Studies Texts: Handbook of Nature Studies, Anna Botsford Comstock; NatureNotebook (for students to draw in and take notes), My Nature Journal, Memoria Press;Mammals Set; Memoria Press; The Earth: A Human Habitat: The Exceptional Features of OurSmall Planet, Euresis; The Science of Living Things; Memoria Press Topics: Insect Life, DeltaScience Module II; Food Chains and Webs, Delta Life Module II; Plants and Animal Cycles; DeltaScience Module IIILanguage Arts: Spelling Workout Level D, Memoria Press; Core Skills Language Arts,Memoria Press; English Grammar Recitation, Memoria Press; Introduction to Composition,Memoria Press; * Shurley Grammar: English Made Easy (Level 3); Step up to Writing, MaureenAumanOral tradition/ Recitation: English Fairy Tales, Flora Ann Steel; Little Dermont and theThirsty Stones, and Other Irish Folk Tales, Richard Bennet; The Story of Peter Rabbit, BeatrixPotter; Mother Goose Rhymes, Traditional; The Wheel on the School and Far Out the LongCanal, Meindert De Jong; Time of Wonder, Robert McCloskey; Pinnochio, Carlo Collodi Fourth Grade: The Modern Year Proportions of Man, Leonardo da Vinci 18
Nature Studies Texts: Handbook of Nature Studies, Anna Botsford Comstock; Nature Notebook (for students to draw in and take notes), My Nature Journal, Memoria Press; Earth Movements, Delta Science Module III; Water Cycle, Delta Science Module III; Solar System, Delta Science Module III; The Earth: A Human Habitat: The Exceptional Features of Our Small Planet, Euresis; The Book of Insects Set; Memoria Press Language Arts: Spelling Workout 4, Memoria Press; Core Skills Language Arts 4, Memoria Press; English Grammar Recitation, Memoria Press; Introduction to Composition, Memoria Press; * Shurley Grammar: English Made Easy (Level 4); Step up to Writing, Maureen Auman Math Texts: Saxon Math 4; Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S. Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. SchneiderOral tradition/ Recitation of Poetry: Thomas Kyd, Christopher Marlowe, RobertMarlowe,Robert Southwell, Edmund Spenser, Patriotic Song: A Book of English Verse: Being an Anthologyof the Patriotic Poetry of the British Empire from the Defeat of the Spanish Armada Till Death ofQueen Victoria, Arthur Stanley; Service Songs: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines Fifth Grade: The American Year George Washington, Gilbert Stuart Nature Studies Texts: Handbook of Nature Studies, Anna Botsford Comstock; Nature Notebook (for students to draw in and take notes), My Nature Journal, Memoria Press; The Exceptional Features of Our Small Planet, Euresis; The Book of Birds Set, Memoria Press; The Book of Astronomy Set, Memoria Press Topics: Oceans, Delta Science Module III; Weather Forecasting, Delta Science Module III; Color and Light, Delta Science Module III 19
Language Arts: Spelling Workout 5, Memoria Press; Core Skills Language Arts 5, MemoriaPress; English Grammar Recitation, Memoria Press; Introduction to Composition, MemoriaPress; * Shurley Grammar: English Made Easy (Level 5); Step up to Writing, Maureen AumanMath Texts: Saxon Math 5; Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S.Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. SchneiderTechnology Skills: Typing Skills, accuracy and speed; Typing of hand written compositionswith proper annotation and lay out, proper font, and paragraph layout; Electronicsubmission via email and posting to Google classroom, Google editing toolYear Two: 6-8, 2021-2022Logic StageOverview: Grades 6-8 will see a more concentrated focus in Language Arts, Latin andSciencein Grade 6. Spanish will continue to be taught in grades 7-8. The new Science curriculummaterials, (Catholic Textbook Project) will not only prompt students to seek to find“scientific” explanations, but philosophical ones as well. Science will transition to theCatholic Textbook Project, (Novare) God’s World, Our Home, (2nd Edition) for Grade 6. TheHistory curriculum will follow through with using the Catholic Textbook Project; TheCompanion to Light of All Nations and supplemented by Sea to Shining Sea for Grade 8.Technology class will focus on typing skills, multimedia presentations, posting and editingassignments in 6th grade. All technology usage will be Christocentric, virtuous and thoughtful.*Edmentum/ exact path, personalized computer based learning will be used for math andreading skills and assessment only in technology class or for a maximum of 45 mins/ 1 classperiod per week in grades 7-8. Grades 7-8 will also learn how to create an excel spreadsheet,multimedia presentations, all google classroom platforms and wordprocessing. Sixth Grade: The Ancient Year Fresco of Socrates from Ancient Ephesus 20
Math Texts: Saxon Math 6; Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S.Schneider; Constructing the Universe Activity Book, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. SchneiderScience Texts: God’s World, Our Home, 2nd Edition, (1st half Grade 6th); Catholic TextbookProjectTechnology Skills: Typing Skills, accuracy and speed; Typing of hand written compositionswith proper annotation and lay out, proper font, and paragraph layout; Electronicsubmission via email and posting to Google classroom, Google editing tool Seventh Grade: The Christendom Year Coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo IIIMath Texts: Progress in Mathematics: Foundations in Algebra, Sadlier-Oxford; BeginnersGuide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S. Schneider; Constructing the Universe ActivityBook, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. SchneiderScience Texts: God’s World, Our Home, 2nd Edition, (completed in Grade 7); Catholic TextbookCompanyTechnology Skills: Typing Skills, accuracy and speed; Typing of hand written compositionswith proper annotation and lay out, proper font, and paragraph layout; Electronicsubmission via email and posting to Google classroom, Google editing tool; Grades 7-8 willlearn how to create an excel spreadsheet, power point and good slide presentations, wordprocessing and how to effectively use the internet for safe and responsible research 21
Eight Grade: The New World Year Landing of Columbus, John VanderlynMath Texts: Progress in Mathematics: Foundations in Algebra I, Sadlier-Oxford; BeginnersGuide to Constructing the Universe, Michael S. Schneider; Constructing the Universe ActivityBook, Volumes 1-6, Michael S. SchneiderScience Texts: Novare: Physical Science 3rd Edition, Catholic Textbook CompanyTechnology Skills: Typing Skills, accuracy and speed; Typing of hand written compositionswith proper annotation and lay out, proper font, and paragraph layout; Electronicsubmission via email and posting to Google classroom, Google editing tool; Grades 7-8 willlearn how to create an excel spreadsheet, power point and good slide presentations, wordprocessing and how to effectively use the internet for safe and responsible researchHistory Text: The Companion to Light of All Nations and supplemented by Sea to Shining Sea;Catholic Textbook ProjectYear Three: K-2, 2022-2022Lower Grammar StageOverview: Grades K-2 will continue with the full implementation of the classical curriculum.Focus will be on fine tuning the classical curriculum in all subjects with an emphasis onreading skills and literature related to history. 22
Kindergarten: The Cradle of Civilization Moses Before the Burning Bush, Manuscript DetailLiterature Related to History: Gods of Ancient Egypt (Dover), Bruce LaFontaine; The Well ofTruth: A Folktale from Egypt, Martha Hamilton; Tales of Ancient Egypt, Roger Lancelyn Green;Lugalbanda, Kathy Henderson; The City of the Rainbow: A Tale of Ancient Sumer, KarenFoster; The Last Quest of Gilgamesh, Ludmilla Zeman; The Revenge of Ishtar, Ludmilla ZemanReading: Sing, Spell, Read and Write Kindergarten/ Level 1 Combo, Christian books First Grade: The Greek Year Achilles and Ajax Playing a Game, Greek Vase 23
Literature Related to History: D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, Ingri and Edgar ParinD’Aulaire; Aesop’s Fables; The Wanderings of Odysseus, Rosemary Sutcliffe; The Adventures ofOdysseus, Hugh Lupton, Daniel Morden, Christina Balit; The Librarian who Measured theEarth, Kathryn LaskyReading: Sing, Spell, Read and Write Level 1 Combo, Christian books Second Grade: The Roman Year Bust of Julius CaesarLiterature Related to History: In Search of the Homeland: The Story of the Aeneid, PenelopeLively; Gladiators, Minna Lacey and Susanna Davidson; History News: The Roman News,Andrew Langley; Julius Caesar; Saddleback’s Classics; Galen and the Gateway to Medicine,Jeanne Bendick; Parables of Jesus, Tomie de PaoloReading: Second Grade Literature Dictionary; Animal Folk Tales of America Set; Tales ofBeatrix Potter Set; The Little House in the Big Woods Set, Memoria Press 24
Year Three: 3-5, 2022-2023Upper Grammar StageOverview: Grades K-2 will begin with the full implementation of the classical curriculum.Focus will be on fine tuning the classical curriculum in all subjects areas especially in Math,Language Arts and Nature Studies with a greater emphasis on literature related to history. Third Grade: The Medieval Year St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, GiottoLiterature Related to History: King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table, Roger LancelynGreen; The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, Jewett & Chapman; Angels in Iron, NicholasPrata;Blood Red Crescent, Henry Garnett; St. George and the Dragon, Margaret Hodges; St. Joan, TheGirl Soldier, Louis de Wohl; A Door in the Wall, Marguerite De Angeli 25
Fourth Grade: The Modern Year Proportions of Man, Leonardo da VinciLiterature Related to History: In the Reign of Terror: Adventures of a Westminster Boy,G.A. Henry; Les Miserables, A Stepping Stones Book, Monica Culling, Victor Hugo; By Conduct& Courage, A Story of Days of Nelson, G.A. Henry; Spanish Armada Till Death of QueenVictoria,Arthur Stanley; The Hungry Coat, A Tale from Turkey, Demi Fifth Grade: The American Year George Washington, Gilbert Stuart 26
Literature Related to History: King George, What Was His Problem?, Steve Sheinkin; JohnnyTremain, Esther Forbes; Meet George Washington, Meet Thomas Jefferson. Ben Franklin of OldPhiladelphia, (Landmark Books); Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad, MichaelMartin; Meet Abraham Lincoln, Barbara Cary; Frederick Douglas Fights for Freedom; Adlerand ByrdYear Three: 6-8, 2022-2023Logic StageOverview: Grades 6-8 will enter the final stages of the transition with more concentratedshift in History and how it is interwoven with Literature and Religion as [students] focus onthe [themes]as connections to the other content areas. The new middle school Mathcurriculum will be implemented with Saxon Math in Grade 6 and Progress in Mathematics:Foundations in Algebra; Algebra for Grades 7-8. Latin will be taught in Grade 6- 7, and Spanishwill conclude in Grade 8. The new Science curriculum for Grade 7-8, based on the CatholicTextbook project will be implemented. Additionally, *Edmentum/ exact path, personalizedcomputer based learning will be used for math and reading skills and assessment only intechnology class or for a maximum of 45 mins/ 1 class period per week for Grade 8, whichwill be phased out. Grades 5-8 will continue to have technology class where they learn howto create excel spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, word processing, and googleclassroom applications. All technology usage will be Christocentric, virtuous and thoughtful. Sixth Grade: The Ancient Year Fresco of Socrates from Ancient Ephesus 27
History/ Religion Texts: The Story of Greek People, Eva March Tappan; The Pharaohs ofAncient Egypt, Elizabeth Payne; The Story of the Roman People, Eva March Tappan; The FirstChristians: The Acts of the Apostles, Marigold HuntHistory/ Literature Texts: Perelandra, C.S. Lewis, Magician’s Nephew, C.S. Lewis; JuliusCaesar, Shakespeare; The Bronze Bow, Elizabeth George Speare; The Aeneid for Boys and Girls,Alfred J. Church or Aeneas, Emily FrenkelMath: Saxon Math 6Latin: Instruction Level/ TBD Seventh Grade: The Christendom Year Coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo IIIHistory/ Religion Texts: Heroes of the Middle Ages: Alaric to Columbus, Eva March Tappan;When Knights Were Bold, Eva March Tappan; The Compact History of the Catholic Church, AlanSchreck 28
History/ Literature Texts: Francis and Clare: Saints of Assisi, Helen Walker Hofman; TheLittle Flowers of St. Francis, Brother Ugolino (selections); Romeo and Juliet or Macbeth,Shakespeare; “Lepanto,” G.K. Chesterton; Edmund Campion; Hero of God’s Underground,Harold GardinerMath: Progress in Mathematics: Foundations in Algebra, Sadlier- OxfordScience: God’s World, Our Home (2nd Edition, (2nd half completed in 7th), Catholic TextbookProjectLatin: Instruction Level/ TBD Eighth Grade: The New World Year Landing of Columbus, John VanderlynTechnology: Phasing out *Edmentum/device/personalized learning instruction andassessment. Computer skills such as typing, word processing, google classroom andmultimedia presentations will continue to be taught in Grades 5-8.History/ Religion Texts: Sea to Shining Sea, Catholic Textbook Project; Declaration ofIndependence, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers # 10, James Madison, Constitutionof the United States; Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Frederick Douglass; First andSecond Inaugural Address, Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln; The Little Book of War,EvaMarch Tappan; Maximilian Kolbe: Saint of Auschwitz, Elaine Murry Stone; Letters fromBirmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr.; World War II (First Book), Tom McGowen 29
History/ Literature Texts: The Call of the Wild, Jack London, Island of the Blue Dolphins,Scott O’ Dell; Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe; Little Women, Louisa May Alcott; TheRed Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn, Mark Twain; The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre DumasMath: Progress in Mathematics: Foundations in Algebra I, Sadlier- OxfordScience: Novare: Physical Science (3rd Edition), Catholic Textbook ProjectSpanish: Final year of Spanish instruction. Spanish instruction will transition to Latin 6-8for Year 4, 2023-2024 30
