RELIGION
Religion is at the center of everything we do at St. Theresa School. It is not only treated as an academic area, but also as an experience with God and His love for each of us. For this reason, we begin each day with an assembly for the sharing of Sacred Scripture and Morning Prayer. The students are encouraged to live the “Law of Love” in all they do throughout the day. Basic Catholic beliefs, the Sacraments, the Commandments, prayer/worship, and Scripture study are included in the Religion Curriculum. Classes plan and participate in Liturgies and Prayer Services. Catholic Teachings are an integral part of daily living and are incorporated into all areas of the curriculum.

MATHEMATICS

The curriculum for these two grades includes addition and subtraction of single, double and triple digits and also regrouping and word problems. They focus on time, money, with the addition of measurement and fractions. There is a hands-on approach to Math through the use of manipulatives and teacher-designed activities. In Grade 2, the multiplication tables are introduced.

LANGUAGE ARTS
The Language Arts curriculum is a comprehensive program that includes the study of communication skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar is taught to improve writing and speaking skills. Literary magazines, writing and the performance of student-written plays, creative literature-based presentations, cooperative groups and peer editing enhance the Language Arts Program.
The Language Arts curriculum incorporates Reading, using literature-based readers and a phonetic approach. It is comprised of phonics, listening skills, grammar and includes basic elements of speech and writing skills. It also includes sentence structure, sequence, main ideas and other details. Weekly spelling lists and creative story writing are also utilized.

SCIENCE
In the primary grades, the Science curriculum introduces the students to the world around them. They study living things such as animals and plant life and the solar system. Students work on group and individual projects related to the unit under study.

SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies curriculum focuses on global studies, the Western Hemisphere and the United States. Our program utilizes maps (individual as well as classroom), graphs, charts, cooperative learning activities, audio-visual materials and field trips to enhance the curriculum.
The Social Studies curriculum encompasses many areas. Students learn about different types of land and water formations. They study neighborhoods, communities, countries, and continents, with a focus on the United States. They also learn how their families are unique and special. American History is studied through units on United States holidays, symbols of the United States and famous people.

RELIGION
Religion is at the center of everything we do at St. Theresa School. It is not only treated as an academic area, but also as an experience with God and His love for each of us. For this reason, we begin each day with an assembly for the sharing of Sacred Scripture and Morning Prayer. The students are encouraged to live the “Law of Love” in all they do throughout the day. Basic Catholic beliefs, the Sacraments, the Commandments, prayer/worship, and Scripture study are included in the Religion Curriculum. Classes plan and participate in Liturgies and Prayer Services. Catholic Teachings are an integral part of daily living and are incorporated into all areas of the curriculum.

MATHEMATICS
The curriculum moves toward higher order of thinking, by specifically using an enthusiastic approach to problem solving. The concentration continues on to whole numbers and counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as fractions and units of measurement.

Language Arts
The Language Arts curriculum is a comprehensive program that includes the study of communication skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar is taught to improve writing and speaking skills. Literary magazines, writing and the performance of student-written plays, creative literature-based presentations, cooperative groups and peer editing enhance the Language Arts Program.
The curriculum includes phonics and grammar with an emphasis on vocabulary usage. Writing skills are reinforced through activities such as writing centers, book reports, class newspapers, creative story writing and plays. Comprehension is a fundamental component of the program and is taught through the use of novels and anthologies.

SCIENCE
The curriculum stresses the scientific method. The physical world, as well as life sciences, is explored. Study units are reinforced through the use of experiments, field trips, research and technology.

SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies curriculum focuses on global studies, the Western Hemisphere and the United States. Our program utilizes maps (individual as well as classroom), graphs, charts, cooperative learning activities, audio-visual materials and field trips to enhance the curriculum.
The Social Studies curriculum comprises the study of communities, the history and geography of New Jersey, United States History with emphasis on the colonies, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the United States Constitution. Lessons are reinforced through the use of dramatic presentations, guest speakers, research projects, field trips, and technology.