The following texts and instructional materials were chosen by Notre Dame Catholic School for their high-quality academic value and methodologies.
Early Childhood (EC) Ages 3-4
- The EC program uses learning centers as a basis for independent activities and games, all associated with the monthly unit of study. Children are introduced to letter sounds of the alphabet, numeral and quantity identification.
Language Arts
Language arts includes reading/literature, grammar and usage, poetry, writing, spelling, vocabulary and penmanship.
Reading / Literature
- Kindergarten: “Beginning to Read, Write and Listen” by Macmillian/McGraw-Hill
- Grades 1-5: Houghton Mifflin reading series
- Grades 6 & 8: “The Language of Literature” by McDougal Little
- Grade 7: “Timeless Themes” by Prentice Hall
Grammar / Usage
- Grades 1-2: grammar included in reading series
- Grades 3-8: “Voyages in English” and “Exercises in English” by Loyola
Vocabulary
- Grades 1-2: vocabulary included in reading texts
- Grades 3-8: Sadlier-Oxford vocabulary program
Penmanship
- Grades 1-3: Zaner Bloser series
Composition Writing
- Grades 4-5: Zaner Bloser series
Phonics
- Grades K-3: phonics included in reading texts
Mathematics
- Grades K-3 & 5: “Progress in Mathematics” by Sadlier-Oxford
- Grade 4: “Math Times” by Houghton Mifflin
- Grade 6-8: Glencoe Math, Course 1 and 2, Glencoe Pre-algebra and Algebra
Social Studies
- Grades 1-3: McGraw-Hill series
- Grades 4-5: Harcourt Brace series
- Grades 6-8: “Our World Today” and “American History” by Glencoe
Science
- Grades 1-5: McGraw-Hill series
- Grades 6-8: Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science by Glencoe
Computer
- Grades K-8: Hands on computer use, keyboarding program, Kidspiration and Inspiration, PowerPoint, web searching, word processing and spreadsheets
Physical Education
- Grades EC3-8: Structured activities from one to three times a week for fine and gross motor development taught with drill, exercise and proficiency activities
Health
- Grades 4 & 5: Instruction on nutrition, proper rest, exercise, overall physical well being and safe environment
- Grade 6-8: Full day retreats covering health, family life and safe environment
Spanish
- Grades EC3-5: Instruction from once to twice a week
- Grade 6: “Bien Vieje” text
- Grades 7-8: “Paso A Paso” by Scott Foresman
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