RELIGION: As a Private, Christian, specifically Catholic school, St. Luke includes religion as part of the core curriculum. The objective of religion classes throughout the grades is the integration of the Gospel message into the lives of our children both by direct instruction and through words and example. Students in grades 1 – 8 are encouraged to participate annual
competitions. This integration occurs through:
Class texts (Faith Formation and Religious Education)
Video tapes and recordings
Discussion
religious articles in the classroom
daily prayer
whole school student liturgies every week
sacramental preparation
Advent, Lent, and Easter programs
community service activities
Parents are encouraged to attend Mass with the students on Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m.
Sacramental Preparations: Children in third grade will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Preparation for the sacraments for students in the higher grades is accommodated on an individual basis. Parental involvement is extremely important; therefore, we encourage parents to share in the sacramental preparation and instruction.
The
RCL Benziger Family Life Program: At grade levels 1-6, an age-appropriate educational program in Family Life and human sexuality are part of the religion curriculum. The curriculum follows the guideline established in the Archdiocesan Curriculum Guide. At the fifth-grade level, supplemental books on sexuality and human reproduction are sent home to the parents to provide for them guidelines on how to approach the sensitive topics.
ENGLISH and LITERATURE: Components of the language arts program consist of reading, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, language structure, and composition at all grade levels. Reading is taught through a strong phonics approach and reinforced by a strong
literacy program. Intermediate and middle school students read a variety of literature including novels. Composition instruction is given in both expository and creative writing across the curriculum. Participation in spelling and writing
competitions is encouraged in our middle school. Fifth grade and above participate in the annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by the San Antonio Express-News.
MATHEMATICS: Mathematics is a part of the curriculum at all grade levels. Math concepts, computational skills, and problem-solving skills are emphasized at all grade levels with elements of algebra and geometry introduced in the middle school grades. Students in grades 1 – 8 are encouraged to participate annual
competitions.
SCIENCE: A fully-equipped laboratory for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades is used to teach General Science, Life Science, and Earth Science. Scientific materials and equipment are made available to the teachers in Kindergarten through grade five. Students in grades 1 – 8 are encouraged to participate annual
competitions.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Taught at every grade level, the sequence of concepts begins with the family and community and progresses to a study of history, geography, and government. Study includes the world, Texas, and the United States. The classroom texts help the students understand the people of the past and the present, the environment in which they live, and their governments. Studies are supplemented by field trips, guest speakers, and audio-visuals. Middle school students participate in the annual St. Luke Geography Bee. Students in grades 1 – 8 are encouraged to participate annual
competitions.