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Curriculum
The Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Boston, along with the MA Curriculum Frameworks, are followed for the teaching of all secular subject areas. St. Joseph School offers students opportunities for growth in the following major subjects:
- Religion
- Catholic doctrine and tradition, Bible study, Social Justice, preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of reconciliation, and Eucharist. Liturgical services are held on the First Friday of each month for the entire school community. Students in Grades 5 will be take the ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis of Religious Education) Test in March.
- Language Arts
- Reading, English, Spelling, Vocabulary, Composition, Library Skills, and Appreciation of Literature.
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Skills, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I.
- Physical Education
- Physical fitness programs appropriate for each grade.
- French (Grades 3 – 6) Spanish (Grades 7 & 8)
- Vocabulary, common expressions, grammar, conversation, and culture.
- Social Studies
- History, Geography, Economic and Current Events.
- Science
- General Sciences and Laboratory Experiences
- Handwriting
- Students in Grades 3 through 8 are expected to submit all handwritten work in cursive using the Palmer handwriting method.
- Fine Arts
- Music, Visual Arts
- Computer Literacy
- Word Processing, Data Base, Spread Sheets, Web Design, and Integration with Curricular Subjects.