In Fourth Grade Religion, we study the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Works of Mercy. We prepare a Liturgy and present the Stations of the Cross for students and faculty.
Our English Language Arts program focuses on many genres in Reading. The students learn about folktales, realistic fiction, biographies and fables. Each student is graded on writing with a rubric and the assignments include letter writing, descriptive paragraphs, how to, and poetry. Students in 4th grade are encouraged to read each night and participate in several writing contests throughout the year.
In Math, students learn how to multiply and divide larger numbers. They also focus on Geometry and begin to add and subtract fractions. There is an Advanced Math program.
Our Social Studies program covers Pennsylvania. Students have fun learning about their own state and who was instrumental in its development.
Fourth Grade Science teaches all about the Earth, the systems of the body, and plants. Many interactive labs are completed to enhance student understanding of each topic. At this grade level, students are encouraged to join the K'Nex Club, an after school program.
Fifth Grade
During 5th grade, students begin to form their own identity. They begin to learn how to be more independent. They are held accountable for their own work, and they are taught to speak up for themselves. Students look forward to participating in DARE, which is taught by a Ridley Township police sergeant. Many interactive and high-interest STREAM activities are conducted throughout the year to enhance student achievement and motivation.
ELA (English Language Arts)
Reading/Vocabulary/Spelling- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt series Writing- Rubric based Grammar- Voyages in English Series Speech and Listening- Rubric based
Religion
While we continue to learn about the Mass, the liturgical year and the lives of the saints, this year we concentrate on the Sacraments. Each sacrament will entail a culminating activity, project or exam. 5th grade takes part in the reading/performing the Living Stations during the last week on Lent.
Second Step
The Second Step program helps students build social-emotional skills—like nurturing positive relationships, managing emotions, and setting goals—so they can thrive in school and in life.