First through Fifth Grade Curriculum

The core subjects taught in first through fifth grades are: religion, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The religion curriculum is rooted in Scripture that is faithful to the tradition of the Catholic Church. It is a curriculum spirited by the general directory Catechesis centered on the person of Jesus Christ as the students enter into a relationship with God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. The goal of St. Hugh School is to teach students about the Catholic faith and help students grow as followers of Christ.

The language arts curriculum focuses on reading skills, reading strategies, and literature. The students work on the development of fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, study skills, handwriting, composition, and grammar. The students are provided with many opportunities for literacy growth and development in all grade levels.

The mathematics curriculum’s primary goal is learning basic math skills and concepts. The student is provided instruction in basic math skills and concepts relating to the four operations as well as word problems, problem solving, Algebraic Thinking, measurement skills (standard and Metric), fractions, decimals, data and probability, graphing, time, geometry, and the use of technology through Smart Board interaction and iPad instruction.

The social studies curriculum aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the people, history, community, government, and geography of the state, nation, and world. The student engages in the integration of knowledge from informational texts and the evaluation of content. Students participate in school wide history and geography fairs.

The science curriculum serves to foster knowledge and understanding of life, earth, and physical science. In addition, it serves to familiarize the student’s with the implementation of science inquiry process. The student engages in scientific practices, uses scientific concepts in real world situations, integrates knowledge from informational text, and investigates concepts. The students participate in a science fair.

The students attend special subject areas which include art, Spanish, physical education, music, and computer.

The following are examples of the special activities provided in each grade level: