Holy Trinity Catholic School curriculum adheres to the Indiana Academic Standards and Diocesan guidelines. Staff members frequently consult the Indiana Department of Education’s website to ensure that the scope and sequence of learning objectives are being met in a manner that achieves vertical alignment and addresses college and career readiness.
The reading/language arts curriculum consists of many different components. Based upon the Indiana Birth-Age 5 and K-6 Reading Frameworks and Indiana Academic Standards, students build foundational literacy skills in the big five components of reading: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Strategies include the use of a 90 minute block, Daily Five, and CAFÉ. Students can be seen doing Word Work, Read to Self, Sustained Reading, and Small Group Instruction during stations as part of the 90 minute block. A variety of genres and literary texts are utilized including: the basal reader, leveled readers, poetry, informational text, and reader’s theater scripts. Connections between authors and literary pieces, and various reading strategies are supported weekly during library time, and they supplement what is being taught in the classroom. The language arts curriculum employs Shurley English to engage students in grammar, sentence structure, and conventions. Six Traits writing further enhances instruction through writer’s workshops and author’s chair.
Mathematics instruction is concentrated on attainment of basic math skills. Basic mastery of skills is taken to the next level through application to authentic situations, requiring higher order
thinking skills and problem solving. Frequently, students will be engaged in math stations where they can refine their computation and problem solving skills.
A hands-on approach through investigation and journaling is a critical element of the science curriculum. Topics are introduced and re-examined through the grade levels to generate a deep and thorough knowledge of the content. Students are asked to write down observations and draw conclusions from what they experience in an effort to understand the larger concept.
The social studies curriculum cultivates an understanding of historical, cultural, and social issues, while examining the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. Students explore and develop an appreciation for the local, national, and global communities through a multitude of activities such as: field trips to local and state government entities, and letter writing to US soldiers stationed abroad.
The Fine Arts curriculum provides students with art and music weekly. The art program explores a variety of mediums and often integrates reading into art projects. The music curriculum incorporates singing, movement, instruments, and music history. Annually, students showcase their talents through art contests and the Christmas program.
The physical education and health curriculum concentrate on the healthy development of the child.
Thirty minutes of daily physical activity during recess in conjunction with the structured physical education class to develop motor skills and promote sportsmanship. Students also participate in the Minds-In-Motion program to help further develop their brains, motor skills, and have a little fun! The health curriculum centers instruction on forming lifetime habits of good health and wellness, positive self-esteem, and human development.
The reading/language arts curriculum consists of many different components. Based upon the Indiana Birth-Age 5 and K-6 Reading Frameworks and Indiana Academic Standards, students build foundational literacy skills in the big five components of reading: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Strategies include the use of a 90 minute block, Daily Five, and CAFÉ. Students can be seen doing Word Work, Read to Self, Sustained Reading, and Small Group Instruction during stations as part of the 90 minute block. A variety of genres and literary texts are utilized including: the basal reader, leveled readers, poetry, informational text, and reader’s theater scripts. Connections between authors and literary pieces, and various reading strategies are supported weekly during library time, and they supplement what is being taught in the classroom. The language arts curriculum employs Shurley English to engage students in grammar, sentence structure, and conventions. Six Traits writing further enhances instruction through writer’s workshops and author’s chair.
Mathematics instruction is concentrated on attainment of basic math skills. Basic mastery of skills is taken to the next level through application to authentic situations, requiring higher order
thinking skills and problem solving. Frequently, students will be engaged in math stations where they can refine their computation and problem solving skills.
A hands-on approach through investigation and journaling is a critical element of the science curriculum. Topics are introduced and re-examined through the grade levels to generate a deep and thorough knowledge of the content. Students are asked to write down observations and draw conclusions from what they experience in an effort to understand the larger concept.
The social studies curriculum cultivates an understanding of historical, cultural, and social issues, while examining the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. Students explore and develop an appreciation for the local, national, and global communities through a multitude of activities such as: field trips to local and state government entities, and letter writing to US soldiers stationed abroad.
The Fine Arts curriculum provides students with art and music weekly. The art program explores a variety of mediums and often integrates reading into art projects. The music curriculum incorporates singing, movement, instruments, and music history. Annually, students showcase their talents through art contests and the Christmas program.
The physical education and health curriculum concentrate on the healthy development of the child.
Thirty minutes of daily physical activity during recess in conjunction with the structured physical education class to develop motor skills and promote sportsmanship. Students also participate in the Minds-In-Motion program to help further develop their brains, motor skills, and have a little fun! The health curriculum centers instruction on forming lifetime habits of good health and wellness, positive self-esteem, and human development.