Curriculum

Religion forms the core of a very strong academic program at St. Joan of Arc. This is reflected in the school motto “The Pursuit of Excellence Through Christ”. Secular subjects are taught as outlined by the State Department of Education, however religious values are integrated throughout all of these.

Pre-School

St. Joan of Arc offers a structured Pre-K-3 and Pre-K-4 program, where children are both nurtured in a caring environment, and provided a wide variety of learning experiences. The goal of the St. Joan of Arc Pre-School is to develop in each child the self-confidence and skills needed to experience success in the regular school environment.

The Core Curriculum - Grades K - 8

• Religion

• Language Arts

• Math

• Social Studies

• Science

The Exploratory Curriculum

These areas enrich and support the core curriculum, and expose the students to a variety of learning experiences in keeping with our philosophy of providing a comprehensive program of education. Some exploratory classes are separate classes. Other exploratory experiences are part of a core curriculum course, i.e. an enrichment activity.

The Honors Curriculum

St. Joan of Arc School offers an honors curriculum in reading, English, and math for high achieving students in grades 6 - 8. Students are allowed to register for one or two areas only, or for the entire honors program. Eighth graders may enroll in up to four classes for high school credit: Computer Literacy, Algebra I, and English I, and Spanish I.

Special Services

St. Joan of arc School offers a wide variety of special services for students who are in need of extra help with the regular curriculum and/or remedial assistance.