“The experience of our three children at Mater Christi School has been nothing short of magical.” -Espadero-White Family

Overview

At Mater Christi School, Grades 1-3 are housed in the elementary building on our campus.  Learning takes place in a self-contained classroom with one teacher and between 12-24 students.  Daily schedules include instruction in math, language arts and religion.  Other content areas also incorporated are science, social studies, French, physical education, art and music.  Teachers use the Responsive Classroom philosophy to live out our mission and core values.

1st Grade

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First grade lays the foundation for the years that follow.  Students will learn to become independent in their thinking and personal responsibility.  Students will learn the basics not only in academics, but in areas of social skills and personal growth as well.  There will be on-going assessments to ensure that each student is challenged at a level that is just right for their own growth and development.  The use of Responsive Classroom allows for a safe and fun learning environment for all. It is our goal that each student is empowered with a love of learning.  Sometimes it’s through our mistakes that we learn. Learning is not always about producing the correct answer, but the journey to get to that realization.

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2nd Grade

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Second grade is a year of growth for students in several areas (academics, social skills, and personal responsibility).  It is important for students to learn how to learn. Knowing the answer to a question is not as important as knowing where to find the answer.  Students all learn differently and we will help them achieve their natural academic success.  Happiness has to come first. Children need to be happy. If they are not happy they cannot learn. These are our goals and expectations for 2nd graders.

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3rd Grade

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Third grade is a fun and significant year in a child’s development as a learner. It’s the year that many students move from learning to read to reading to learn. Students begin to use their reading skills across all curricular areas – math, social studies, science, writing, and religion. Third grade is a transitional year where greater independence as a learner is expected. However, that independence comes with the opportunity to delve more deeply into various content areas.

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