Academics At Holy family
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Diocesan Commitment: Holy Family Catholic School promotes Catholic faith, academic excellence, moral courage, and Christian values.
Continuous Growth Program: Our curriculum meets Pennsylvania state requirements while integrating Gospel values and adapting to each student’s needs and abilities. HFCS students consistently score above the national average on standardized tests.
Instructional Approach: Our teachers provide individualized instruction, monitor student progress, and adjust learning to help every child succeed. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills while receiving extra support or enrichment as needed.
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Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th
- Number Sense and Operations: Demonstrates understanding of place value, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, exponents, and real number operations; computes accurately and efficiently and uses estimation strategies.
- Algebra and Problem Solving: Uses algebraic properties and operations to solve problems, including linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and quadratic equations using various methods.
- Geometry and Measurement: Understands geometric concepts, uses geometric models to solve problems, works with measurements, graphs linear equations and functions, and applies slope-intercept form to problem solving.
- Data Analysis and Mathematical Reasoning: Applies strategies to solve word problems, organizes and interprets relevant data, uses appropriate statistical methods and basic probability concepts, and communicates mathematical thinking clearly.
Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- Number Sense and Operations: Demonstrates understanding of place value, basic math facts, equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages; adds and subtracts fractions and decimals and uses estimation strategies.
- Algebra and Problem Solving: Identifies mathematical properties, represents and analyzes patterns and functions using words, tables, and graphs, expresses relationships as equations, and solves word problems.
- Geometry and Measurement: Classifies two- and three-dimensional shapes, uses visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems, and applies appropriate tools, techniques, and formulas.
- Data Analysis and Probability: Organizes relevant data to solve problems and demonstrates understanding of basic probability concepts.
Grades 1st & 2nd- Number Sense and Operations: Understands quantities up to six digits, estimates and solves two- and three-digit addition and subtraction problems, and solves simple multiplication and division problems.
- Patterns and Problem Solving: Demonstrates an understanding of patterns and solves real-life problems using mathematical models.
- Fractions, Measurement, and Time: Begins to understand fractions and decimals and demonstrates an understanding of measurement and time.
- Geometry and Data Analysis: Identifies common plane and solid figures and interprets and works with data presented in bar graphs.
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Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th
- Understands and applies basic scientific concepts and facts.
- Applies the scientific method to investigate and solve problems.
- Follows procedures during laboratory activities.
- Uses effective note-taking and research skills.
Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- Understands basic scientific concepts and facts.
- Applies scientific knowledge to explain ideas and observations.
- Follows the scientific process during experiments.
- Observes, investigates, and draws conclusions from experiments.
Grades 1st & 2nd- Understands basic science concepts through observation and exploration of the natural world.
- Identifies and describes living things, weather, seasons, and the environment.
- Uses simple experiments to ask questions, make predictions, and explore discoveries.
- Recognizes God’s creation and demonstrates care and respect for all living things.
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Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th
- Understands and applies basic social studies concepts and facts.
- Demonstrates knowledge of geography and map skills.
- Uses effective note-taking and research skills.
- Locates, evaluates, and discusses information about current events.
Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- Understands and applies basic social studies concepts and facts.
- Demonstrates knowledge of geography and the world around them.
- Uses maps, globes, and other reference materials to locate information.
- Develops basic research skills to gather and understand information.
Grades 1st & 2nd- Understands basic social studies concepts, including families, communities, and traditions.
- Demonstrates beginning geography skills using maps, globes, and other resources.
- Learns about American history, national symbols, and important historical figures.
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Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th
- Expresses ideas clearly through oral and written communication.
- Uses correct grammar, capitalization, and punctuation in writing.
- Spells grade-level words correctly and demonstrates legible handwriting.
- Applies basic library, research, and information-gathering skills.
Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- Communicates ideas clearly and confidently when speaking.
- Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly through writing.
- Uses correct grammar in oral and written communication.
- Applies proper capitalization and punctuation in writing.
Grades 1st & 2nd- Expresses ideas clearly when speaking and writing.
- Communicates using complete sentences.
- Uses correct grammar and language conventions.
- Applies proper punctuation and capitalization.
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Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th
- Applies and uses new vocabulary appropriately.
- Interprets and evaluates information from texts.
- Identifies key elements in a variety of literary works.
- Reads independently with fluency and expression.
Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- Uses phonetic, context, and structural clues to decode unfamiliar words.
- Reads aloud with fluency and expression while applying new vocabulary.
- Comprehends, interprets, and evaluates information read independently.
- Identifies key elements of a story and applies library and research skills.
Grades 1st & 2nd- Recognizes consonant sounds, blends, digraphs, and long and short vowels to decode words.
- Uses phonetic, context, and structural clues to recognize vocabulary and improve reading fluency and expression.
- Demonstrates comprehension of independently read and orally presented material and recognizes different forms of literature.
- Listens attentively and develops effective study, reference, and research skills.
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