Curriculum

At Queen of the Holy Rosary School we provide a solid and well-rounded foundation for all of our students.

RELIGION
Daily Religion class is taught at all grade levels.  The Catholic faith is taught through our religion texts, and a daily school Rosary in the chapel.  Students are immersed in daily prayer, and in developing their life as followers of Jesus Christ.

LANGUAGE
Spanish is taught to our High School grades.

READING AND LITERATURE
Our students study meaningful classical literature throughout all grade levels.  Students read, analyze and enjoy a variety of selections throughout the year.

PHONICS AND SPELLING
Phonics and Spelling are taught on a daily basis in our primary grades.  Intensive phonics in the early grades gives the students a sound foundation and is an extremely successful method of teaching.   Daily practice helps our students develop word recognition and reading skills.

ENGLISH AND COMPOSITION
English Grammar Recitation and Classical Composition are taught in grades 3-8.  Students learn how to examine and discuss literature and poetry and express themselves with accuracy, transparency and distinctiveness through their own writing.  Our program teaches students the art of communication in a logical, organized approach as they learn to refine and master their writing skills.

HANDWRITING
Penmanship is taught on a daily basis in our lower grades.  Cursive is introduced in second grade and is taught systematically through grade five.

MATH
Our lower grade math program provides a solid and ample foundation in arithmetic and algebraic readiness.  The upper classmen are offered Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre Calculus, and Trigonometry when applicable.

SCIENCE
Our science program includes hands on group work, and labs.

SOCIAL STUDIES AND GEOGRAPHY
Our social studies curriculum includes a comprehensive study of the United States, the origins of world cultures and the influence of Christianity on Western Civilization.  Our Map skills and geography studies are expansive as each region is explored in its historical context.

 

GRADE SCHOOL
Basics include:  reading, writing, arithmetic and religion

HIGH SCHOOL  (24 1/2 credits are required for graduation)
Basic courses required for gradutation include:  4 years of English and Religion
3 years of Social Studies, Math & Science