Academics
Lower School (K-4)
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A rich curriculum of academics taught to students creates a life-long love of learning.
A conceptual approach to mathematics is emphasized to teach students through models and problem solving. Social studies and science instruction assists students in becoming humane, informed, and engaged citizens. Children come to understand that decisions and problem solving in these disciplines have both positive and negative consequences, are influenced not only by knowledge and understanding but also by values and beliefs, and require both an individual and collective sense of responsibility.
Firmly grounded in the Science of Reading, our Language Arts curriculum actively develops the five pillars of literacy—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension—while equipping all students to communicate with clarity and purpose, both orally and in writing. Through intentional, research-based instruction, students learn to use language with precision, read independently and strategically, and think critically across a variety of contexts and purposes.
A conceptual approach to mathematics is emphasized to teach students through models and problem solving. Social studies and science instruction assists students in becoming humane, informed, and engaged citizens. Children come to understand that decisions and problem solving in these disciplines have both positive and negative consequences, are influenced not only by knowledge and understanding but also by values and beliefs, and require both an individual and collective sense of responsibility.
Humanities are essential to the lower school experience and include a visual arts studio program, musical performance, foreign language, theology, and health and physical education. Through active and hands-on learning, creations, communications, and performances, children of all ages gain self-confidence, better demonstrate their understanding, and form a greater appreciation for these disciplines in their daily lives.
Our authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical school community encourages children to actively participate in and create experiences that build the Kingdom of God and aid in their personal spiritual development. Through guidance in prayer, religious education, and service, children learn to hope and inspire us all to strive for a better world.
At the heart of this school are the relationships. I love that when my child was in Kindergarten she had a real connection with her 8th grade prayer buddy!
--Tessa Robinson, Wolfhound Parent
Parishes We Serve
Saint Patrick Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Saint Patrick Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.