Fourth Grade

 The following language components are covered throughout the year: spelling, grammar, reading and writing. Special emphasis is put on reading for comprehension. Leveled readers and class novels are incorporated into the program. The Five Traits of Writing are heavily emphasized.
 

 The following concepts are covered: addition and subtraction which incorporate the properties of addition and simple algebraic equations. Simple to multi-digit multiplication and division concepts, the laws of probability, fractions and decimals are also covered.
 

The study of Living Things is taught including all kinds of cells, the Earth’s surface and beyond, Matter and Energy and Forces and Motion. Science includes hands on experimentation and investigation. 
 

The students are introduced to the vast and varied United States. The student learns about the five regions of the United States in detail. Included, is a study of the U.S. government, the Civil War and other social issues.
 

Utilizing a spiral learning method, the primary grades Religion courses follow the outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer. With language and concepts appropriate to their stage of development, the students cover topics such as God, the Holy Trinity, Jesus the Christ, and the Church in the first unit. Next, students take up the topics of worship, Liturgy and the Sacraments, and how we participate in these sacred moments. The third unit calls the student to think about their actions, behavior, habits, personal interactions and relationships as they study topics of Morality. The final unit deals with the various forms and types of prayer available to the Catholic Christian in order to grow closer to the God we love. At this level, a Family Life catechesis unit helps the students to recognize good and proper relationships among family and friends. Service projects provide an opportunity to learn social awareness, while daily prayer, attention to Sacred Scripture and weekly Mass participation ensures a well-founded Catholic education.   
 

Spanish

Oral skills are important in the Spanish program. Listening and speaking skills are reinforced as well as reading. Spanish is offered twice a week.
 

Special Classes

Fourth Grade receives weekly instruction in Music, Art, Computer, and Library from specialty teachers.  They also have Physical Education classes three times a week.