curriculum and programs
The curriculum instruction is centered upon the California State
and Los Angeles Archdiocese Standards.
Visit the following websites for information on the
Curriculum Standards.
(Click on the links below)
CURRICULUM DESIGN
The basic program of Grades K-8 consists of classes in Religion*, Family Life, Reading, Math, English, Social Studies, Spanish (foreign language) Science, Music, Art, Computers and Physical Education. Extracurricular activities include Altar Servers, Student Council, Academic Decathlon, Academic Compettitions, Choir, Concert Chorus, Musical Instruments, Yarbook, After-school sports programs, Community-sponsored contests, and Service projects. * All students (Catholic/non-Catholic).
The religion program comprises the basic Silver Burdett Series, Blest Are We, and the sacramental program for The Rites of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Students are given the opportunity to plan and participate in school Masses, Penance liturgies, and prayer services. Guidance in Christian living and values is an integral part of the program.
The Parish offers opportunities for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Catholics are obliged to attend Mass every weekend. Your children are here to learn the Catholic Faith. Parents must model what is believed and taught.
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
Those who arrive between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM go to Room 3. the bell Students must be signed in by a parent or authorized adult. There is a $3.00 daily fee for those not signed up for monthly morning care. The regular entrance gate will be opened at 7:30 AM. Children are not to wait outside the gate.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Those in the program are to go to Room 13 when their class is dismissed at the end of the school day. If they are also involved with athletics or choir, they must first check in with the After School Personnel. There is a $10.00 drop in fee for those not signed up monthly. Those still in the waiting area at 3:30 are automatically signed up for After School Care.
Students in sports programs must be picked up by 4:45 PM, or they will be signed in at After School Care and billed the drop in rate of $10.00.
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
The school has sufficient provisions stored to last seventy-two hours. In addition, we ask each child to have a few personal items stored here. Fresh items will need to be brought to school promptly at the beginnign of the school year. We count on your help in the event of an emergency.
• Do not phone school - we will not be in the building
• Listen to the radio - follow public school directives
• Your decision to take your children is respected
• Report to a person who is doing the signing out
• Sign child out - keep information updated (only those listed on the
emergency card may sign the child out. Children will not be released
to others who are not listed). Inform those on the list to have identification available to present at time of sign out.
• Volunteer
• Stay calm
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Each child is to bring his/her lunch from home unless lunch is purchased through the school lunch program in advance. ALL are expected to adhere to the policy of not bringing in food from other places.
M and F Kitchenette provides the lunches ordered. Order forms are sent home. Selections are made. The order form and the money are to be returned to school by 11:00 AM on the due date. No late orders will be accepted. Put the order form and the money in an envelope with the child’s name and grade clearly printed on the outside of the envelope. Checks are made payable to M and F Kitchenette. Please note on the envelope LUNCH ORDER. If an absence occurs on a day the child has
ordered a lunch, you should take credit on the next order form.
If the order was not turned in on time, the child will need to bring a lunch from home until the next order form goes home (about two weeks). This includes children who were absent and did not turn in an order form. Parents will not be called when a child has forgotten his/her lunch. NO LUNCHES ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
If a child forgets a lunch he/she will be given a cheese sandwich, a piece of fruit and a drink and the parents will be billed $2.00 which must be paid the next day.
On school days when the children are dismissed at noon there is no Lunch Program. If your child is in After Care be sure that he or she brings lunch on early dismissal days. All students are expected to keep their eating area in good order. This is being respectful of themselves, others and our school.
TESTING PROGRAM
The standardized testing program is that of the Archdiocese, the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), which is a Diagnostic test that measures skills and abilities and provides the teacher and parents with information as to which areas of the curriculum an individual may need help in. Students in grades five and eight also take the ACRE Test which is an assessment of their knowledge of the Catholic Religion. This year the students will also take the STAR tests. Tests are supplied by the publishers of the various textbooks as well as teacher prepared tests, are given periodically in order to evaluate the progress of the students.
TITLE 1
Title 1 is the federally funded program for students who fall below the 30th percentile in the ITBS scores. This tutoring program is provided for Holy Family Grade School Students who live within the boundaries set by the Glendale Unified School District. The tutorial services deal with reading and math skills.
