Curriculum

 

St. Vincent de Paul School provides a challenging, comprehensive, and relevant curriculum for each student that fulfills the school’s mission and philosophy. In carrying out our mission, St. Vincent de Paul School implements a unique curriculum that blends the National Standards, California State Framework, the San Diego Diocesan Curriculum, and the Core Knowledge Sequence. The use of these comprehensive guidelines when combined with the School-Wide Learning Expectations help create purposeful and meaningful teaching methodologies to nurture life-long learners.

 

Religious Education

 

The school’s curriculum strengthens Catholic identity with instruction that is centered on religious truths and values. Students are given opportunities to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the religion program with other curricular areas and activities.

 

Learning experiences in all subject areas, coupled with practicing appreciation and respect for the diversity of all people and cultures, provide opportunities for spiritual growth.

 

School liturgies are important in developing our Catholic School Spirit. Students are involved in preparing school Masses and paraliturgies, and in the monthly Parish Family Masses.

 

Students in grades five and eight take the ACRE Survey every school year.

 

The second grade teacher and principal under the direction of the parish catechetical director prepare children in second grade for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

 

To learn more about Core Knowledge, visit the website. Core Knowledge Foundation Web Site

SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS 

Students at St Vincent School are striving to become:

1. COMMITTED CATHOLIC CHRISTIANS WHO:

- have a personal relationship with God
- understand and can explain Catholic beliefs
- live as Jesus taught us
- understand that choices have consequences
- see their successes, failures, and motives realistically

2. LIFE-LONG LEARNERS WHO:

- master the fundamentals in all subject areas
- appreciate and create music and art
- use computers for research and skill building
- use critical thinking skills
- meet challenges and solve problems wisely
- have healthy habits of competition and collaboration
- take pleasure in constructing knowledge on their own

3. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO:

- listen actively
- write clearly, logically and correctly
- speak confidently and with poise

4. RESPONSIBLE, GLOBALLY AWARE CITIZENS WHO:

- respect life in all its forms
- understand and appreciate personal and cultural diversity
- treat fellow students with courtesy and respect
- do what they can to help others

 

 

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