St. Francis
School Curriculum
The core curriculum taught in the school is based
on a framework required by the
Diocese of Manchester. Each year the teachers check to be sure that the majority of
the goals in the frameworks are covered. Topics have been coordinated between grades to ensure a smooth flow of
learning.
The following texts/series are used in each subject:
Reading:
| Grades |
Texts/Series |
Publisher |
| Kindergarten: |
Beginning to Read, Write and Listen |
McGraw-Hill |
| Grades 1-3 |
McGraw-Hill Reading |
McGraw-Hill |
| Grades 4-5 |
Treasury of Literature |
HBJ |
English:
| Grades |
Texts/Series |
Publisher |
|
Grade 3 |
Voyages in English |
Loyola
Press |
|
Grades 4-6 |
HBJ Language |
HBJ |
Religion:
| Grades |
Texts/Series |
Publisher |
|
Grades K-6 |
We
Believe, 2004 Edition |
Sadlier |
Science:
|
Grades |
Texts/Series |
Publisher |
|
Grades 3-6 |
Discovery Works |
Houghton-Mifflin |
Social Studies:
|
Grades |
Texts/Series |
Publisher |
|
Grades
K-2 |
Thematic
Units |
Various |
|
Grades
3-6 |
Horizons, 2005
Edition |
Harcourt
Brace |
Math:
|
Grades |
Texts/Series |
Publisher |
|
Grades
K-6 |
Mathematics, 2006
Edition |
Harcourt Brace |
Specials Programs
St. Francis School offers Physical Education, Art, Music, and Library to
all students.