Grades 3-5

Grades 3-5

 

The intermediate years are a time of tremendous academic growth, increasing independence, and deepening faith. As students transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” they become confident thinkers, communicators, and problem-solvers while continuing to grow as compassionate disciples of Christ.

Academic Excellence

Students strengthen their skills across all core subject areas through engaging, hands-on learning and collaborative projects. Reading comprehension, analytical writing, research, and critical thinking become central to the curriculum as students learn to apply their knowledge across disciplines.

In mathematics, students master multiplication and division facts before advancing to multi-step problem solving, fractions, decimals, geometry, measurement, and other concepts that prepare them for middle school success.

A Well-Rounded Education

Beyond the core curriculum, students continue to explore their interests and discover new talents through a variety of enriching classes, including:

  • Religion
  • Spanish
  • Innovation & Design (STEM)
  • Library
  • Visual Arts
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Gardening
  • Social-Emotional Learning

These experiences encourage creativity, collaboration, communication, and innovation while helping students recognize and develop their God-given gifts.

Faith, Leadership & Service

Faith remains at the center of every school day. Students deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, religion, weekly Mass, service opportunities, and virtue education.

As they mature, students are encouraged to become leaders within the school community by serving others, participating in liturgical celebrations, and living out the Gospel through acts of kindness and compassion.

Signature Experiences

Each grade level offers memorable learning experiences that bring classroom lessons to life:

Grade 3

  • Literature Tea
  • Las Posadas
  • Aquarium of the Pacific
  • Gene Autry Museum
  • Carrillo State Beach Tide Pools
  • May Crowning

Grade 4

  • Mission San Juan Capistrano field study and mission project
  • Walk Through California
  • Port of Los Angeles
  • Christmas Play

Grade 5

  • Living Saints Wax Museum
  • Student Coffee Shop
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Arlington Garden
  • Walk Through the American Revolution
  • Riley’s Farm

These experiences foster curiosity, strengthen classroom learning, and create lasting memories for our students.

Fine Arts & Student Life

Students in grades 3–5 have many opportunities to discover and develop their talents beyond the classroom. They may participate in choir, while fourth graders are invited to perform in the annual Christmas play. Through service-learning experiences, including the fifth-grade Intergenerational Art Project, students build meaningful relationships while living out the virtues of compassion, respect, and service.

Technology for Learning

Technology is thoughtfully integrated into the curriculum to enhance collaboration, creativity, communication, and digital citizenship.

Each student is issued a school-owned iPad for use both at school and at home. Students utilize educational apps, digital resources, and collaborative learning tools that support classroom instruction and prepare them for an increasingly technology-driven world.

Families stay connected through Schoology, our online learning management system, where parents and students can access assignments, classroom resources, homework, grades, assessments, announcements, and important classroom communications.