Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)

Elementary (Grades 1 - 5)

Middle School (Grades 6 - 7)

Religion:  The religious education program is given top priority in the middle school grade classes.  Religion is considered a core subject.  In addition to the Sadlier Religion program, daily prayer, participation in liturgies an appreciation for Scripture, and a solid foundation of Catholic doctrine are all part of the program.

Language Arts:  Reading skills are taught through a literature based reading series and enriched with supplementary reading.  Vocabulary and comprehension are emphasized.  The English program includes grammar and writing.

Math:  The math curriculum empahsizes problem solving and Algebra preparation along with other Math concepts. 

Social Studies:  The Social Studies curriculum has an emphasis as follows:

• 6th grade - World History/Geography
  

• 7th grade - Untied States History
  

Projects, discussion, cooperative learning and field trips enhance the Social Studies Curriculum.

Science:  The Science curriculum has an emphasisi as follows:

• 6th grade - General Science/Physical Science
  

• 7th grade - Life Science
  

Experiments, projects and other hands-on activities enhance the Science Curriculum.

The goal fo the Pre-K and Kinder-garten curriculum is to meet the religious, academic, physical and   social needs of the child.  Children learn by experiencing to develop social, emotional and cognitive skills. Centers and theme units are used to challenge and stimulate the children to learn.  The curriculum emphasizes religious experiences, language arts, problem solving and acceptable social behavior.

Religion:  The religious education is given top priority in the early childhood classes.  In addition to the Sadlier Religion program, daily prayer and participation in liturgies introduce the children to com-munity worship.

Language Arts:  A readiness curriculum in Reading is implemented to provide children with the appropriate reading and writing skills.  Phonics is an integral component of the reading program.

Math:  The Math program stimulates the students to discover concepts of numbers, relationships, sequences, problem solving and analytical thinking.

The curriculum also includes units that include some Social Studies, Science, Art and Music Concepts.  Physical Education is also a part of the early childhood curriculum.  Field trips are also integral part of the curriculum with each class taking several trips each year.

Admission Requirement:

• Children must must be potty-trained.
  

• Pre-K children must be three or four years old for the appropriate grade by September 30th.
  

• Kindergarten children must be five years old by September 30th.
  

St. Angela Merici School

A Catholic  Elementary and Middle School (PreK3- 7)

Religion:  The religious education program is given top priority in the elementary grade classes.  Religion is considered a core subject.  In addition to the Sadlier Religion program, daily prayer, participation in liturgies an appreciation for Scripture, and a solid foundation of Catholic doctrine are all part of the program.

Language Arts:  Reading skills are taught through a literature based reading series and enriched with supplementary reading.  Phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension are emphasized.  The English program includes grammar, writing and spelling.

Math:  The math curriculum empahsizes computation, application and problem solving along with other Math concepts.

Science/Social Studies:  Science and Social Studies concepts, including map skills, history, life-science, physical science and health are taught on the appropriate levels with hands-on activities.  Field trips also enrich the program.

The Curriculum also includes Handwriting, Music, Physical Education, Art, Spanish (grades 5-7) and Computer.

A Resource Room that provides a different learning pace for students in a smaller group setting, as needed in grades 1-3, in Reading.

A Challenge Program is provided for qualified, accelerated students in grades 2-5..

© 2003-2006 ST. ANGELA MERICI SCHOOL

835 Melody Dr.

Metairie, LA  70002

Mrs. Colleen Remont

Principal

Phone: (504) 835-8491

FAX:     (504) 835-4463

Updated April 24, 2008