• COURSES
  • HUMANITIES: Humanities will be a survey of history from the Age of Exploration through Modern Times. The course will encompass literature, writing, activities, and geography, as students journey through the last five hundred years or so. There will be weekly reading and note-taking assignments, as well as longer literature and writing projects throughout the year.
  • SCIENCE: Since faith and reason are inseparable, the main goal of Behold and See 5 is to teach up-to-date scientific knowledge in the context of our Holy Faith. The text provides an in-depth, conceptual understanding of selected topics from biology, human anatomy, earth science, chemistry, and physics. It gently communicates the richness and order of God’s creation, and reflects on the proper use of scientific knowledge for the glory of God.
  • LATIN: Latina Christiana is the second class in the Memoria Press Latin sequence and it is typically for fourth and fifth graders at STMS, but is appropriate for anyone seeking a gentle introduction to Latin. It is a continuation of Prima Latina, and it is intended to be followed by First Form Latin. Our class covers one lesson per week, as outlined int he suggested syllabus from Memoria Press. Each weekly class involves a brief lesson on a grammatical concept; introduction of the vocabulary, prayer and practical Latin phrase for the week; and vocabulary games and review. Weekly homework assignments involve the completion of several workbook pages and the memorization of vocabulary. 
  • RELIGION: Catechsim, Saints, Virtues and Bible Stories
  • LINGUA ANGELICA: Designed for all ages, even preschoolers can learn to sing and memorize Latin hymns! By learning these hymns and prayers early, students will be introduced to grammar forms and syntax, as well as lots of vocabulary that will help them advance more quickly in their Latin studies later. Students will be reciting and singing some of the greatest works of Christian and Latin literature.
  • OPTIONAL COURSES (see below)
• GRADES: 5-6
• DAY: Thursday
• TUITION: $250.
• OTHER COSTS & FEES: $75 supply fee.

• COURSES
  • HUMANITIES: Through significant historical biographies, 3/4 Humanities will cover the Age of Exploration through Modern Times. There will be weekly geography homework and optional enrichment reading.
  • SCIENCE: Behold and See 3 is intended to help children build a conceptual framework of scientific ideas and thinking.
  • RELIGION: Catechsim, Saints, Virtues and Bible Stories
  • LATIN: Prima Latina is the first class in the Memoria Press Latin sequence, and it is typically for third and fourth graders at STMS. It consists of learning five new vocabulary words per week in addition to a latin phrase and latin prayers. This is a gentle introduction to Latin and is a good foundation for continuing on to Latina Christiana. Our class covers one lesson per week, as outlined in the suggested syllabus from Memoria Press. Each weekly class involves a brief lesson on a grammatical concept; introduction of the vocabulary, prayer and practical Latin phrase for the week; and vocabulary games and review. Weekly homework assignments involve the completion of several workbook pages and the memorization of vocabulary.
  • LINGUA ANGELICA: Designed for all ages, even preschoolers can learn to sing and memorize Latin hymns! By learning these hymns and prayers early, students will be introduced to grammar forms and syntax, as well as lots of vocabulary that will help them advance more quickly in their Latin studies later. Students will be reciting and singing some of the greatest works of Christian and Latin literature.
  • OPTIONAL COURSES (see below)
• GRADES: 3-4
• DAY: Thursday
• TUITION: Included with Family Registration Fee.
• OTHER COSTS & FEES: TBD

• COURSES: Humanities enrichment studies, Religion, PE, Lingua Angelica (hymns and prayers in Latin). Art is an optional course (see below). 
• GRADES: K-2.
• DAY: Thursday
• TUITION: Included in Registration Fee.
• OTHER COSTS & FEES: Supply fee of $50.

SUMMARY: An art course for elementary school students.

GRADES: K-6

INSTRUCTOR: Libby Goldammer

DAY: Thursday

DESCRIPTION: This class will combine art instruction along with the study of the historical and cultural perspective in which art is created.

COURSE DETAILS:

• Course Tuition: $275 for 3-6, $225 for K-2
• Semester: 2
• Other Course Costs & Fees:
  
  • K-2: $50
  • 3-6: $75

SUMMARY: Structure and Style for Students Year 1 – Level A

GRADES: 3-6

INSTRUCTOR: Abigail Findlay

DAY: Thursday

DESCRIPTION: IEW’s unique approach provides the structure that students need to develop confidence in the writing process, while gradually guiding them toward greater independence and creativity. This step-by-step course will introduce seven IEW units: key word outlines, note-taking, narratives (stories) , summarizing a reference, summarizing two more references (reports), writing from pictures and inventive (creative) writing. An optional reading list included in this course.

• Course Requirements: Students must be proficient in handwriting and reading at a 3rd grade level.
• Course Tuition: $170 per student
• Semester: 2
• Other Course Costs & Fees: TBD

SUMMARY: All Things Fun and Fascinating Theme-Based Writing Lessons

GRADES: 3-6

INSTRUCTOR: Abigail Findlay

DAY: Thursday

DESCRIPTION: Humorous characters, cunning creatures, and meritorious men of history will captivate your intermediate IEW writers as they learn to write with more structure and style. Moving through Units 1–7, students will take notes, summarize narrative stories, write from pictures, put together a mini research report, and compose creative essays. Earning tickets with improved word choice, games and vocabulary we hold a bi-annual auction, we keep the lessons fun and fascinating.

COURSE DETAILS:

• Course Requirements: At least one year of IEW.
• Course Tuition: $260 per student
• Semester: 2
• Other Course Costs & Fees: TBD

SUMMARY: Modern World History Based Writing

GRADES: 3-6

INSTRUCTOR: Abigail Findlay

DAY: Thursday

DESCRIPTION: A wide variety of of adventures through modern history will supply a rich foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing. Your students will work through the IEW units as they become more competent in taking notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, writing reports and critiques. Students will earn tickets they broaden their vocabulary and use a variety of stylistic techniques. These tickets will be redeemed in our infamous IEW Auction.

COURSE DETAILS:

• Course Requirements: One year of IEW and access to a computer and printer (must be proficient at typing by the second semester).
• Course Tuition: $260 per student
• Semester: 2
• Other Course Costs & Fees:
  
  • Student Book
  • Portable Wall

SUMMARY: An introduction to Latin for elementary aged students.

GRADES: 5-6

INSTRUCTOR: Wendie Vongkasempseri

DAY: Thursday

DESCRIPTION: First Form Latin teaches Latin grammar systematically in order to facilitate retention and understanding. It utilizes extensive workbook exercises to ensure skills mastery and rapid recognition of inflected forms. This class is ideal either as an introductory class for older students, or as a continuation of the lessons learned in Latina Christiana. After finishing First Form, the student will have mastered:

• The six indicative active tenses of the first two verb conjugations
• Five noun declensions
• First and second declension adjectives
• 185 vocabulary words

COURSE DETAILS:

• Course Tuition: $250 per student
• Semester: 2
• Other Course Costs & Fees: TBD