Integrated Programs



Physical Education Computer Lab Art Music Library	Integrated Programs Physical Education Physical Education is a vital part of the education process. Primarily through movement experiences, physical education gives attention to all three learning domains: Psychomotor, cognitive and affective. In the primary grades, the emphasis is on motor development and activities that develop fitness, strength, coordination and agility. In the upper grades the emphasis is on specific sport skills, fitness and games application involving strategies. Behaviors such as good sportsmanship, creativity, compassion, safety, cooperation and competition are developed in Physical Education class. Computer Lab The Computer Lab provides two periods per week for Kindergarten through sixth grade classes. The curriculum is designed to equip students with touch typing skills and the knowledge to utilize standard Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. These skills are introduced in Kindergarten and built upon through sixth grade. Students in seventh and eighth grade utilize the Computer Lab to maintain and enhance their skills in typing and Office applications. The Lab is particularly important in ensuring that the students have the necessary technology skills for high school and beyond. The Computer Lab works in conjunction with the classroom teachers to enhance the student’s academic studies with the use of technology. This is achieved through Internet research, PowerPoint presentations, preparation of reports, touch typing lessons, and other educational exercises. Thanks to the generous donors at previous St. Joseph School Auctions, the Computer Lab consists of 26 Pentium 4 computers with 17” flat screen monitors. This accommodates an entire class at one time. In addition, student workstations are available in middle school classrooms. All computers in the school are networked and have internet connectivity. The Computer Lab has a full time instructor, who also assists students and faculty with any technical needs. Art Students in all grades at St. Joseph Catholic School are exposed to a wide variety of mediums. Students work with watercolor, tempera paint, oil pastel, egg tempra, charcoal, crayon, pencil and pen. They learn the fundamentals of art and the techniques of various mediums while building and creating fun, challenging assignments. They create paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, self-portraits, cartoons and collages. Students also work with mixed media and learn to draw from observation. They learn about various artists through a historical and cultural context, and they learn proper use and care for art materials and tools. Students are encouraged to find their inner artist in a fun and creative atmosphere! Music Students participate in a variety of activities including group singing, playing instruments, and movement. The music program encourages participation from every student. The following of musical content is covered: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony/Texture, Form, Style/Dynamics/Tempo, Timbre/Tone Color, Music History, Composition/Improvisation, and Performance/Audience Etiquette. Grades 4 and 5 use recorders as a supplement to the curriculum. Grades 6 and 7 have a band program. All music students participate in an annual Advent Music Program during the month of December, as well as other school-related performances throughout the course of the year. Library The St. Joseph Catholic School Library is a busy, active place where students of all ages are given the opportunity to become life-long learners. Each class visits the library once a week for a forty-minute session. The students learn library and research skills, play learning games and learn about new authors and illustrators. But most importantly they get to hear stories and check out books! Reading out loud is one of Mrs. VanDaam’s favorite things to do. The library has over 6,000 volumes of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials. New books are added each year. Books are catalogued on two student computers and one teacher computer using Follett Library Automation software.
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Physical Education is a vital part of the education process. Primarily through movement experiences, physical education gives attention to all three learning domains: Psychomotor, cognitive and affective. In the primary grades, the emphasis is on motor development and activities that develop fitness, strength, coordination and agility. In the upper grades the emphasis is on specific sport skills, fitness and games application involving strategies. Behaviors such as good sportsmanship, creativity, compassion, safety, cooperation and competition are developed in Physical Education class.

Computer Lab

The Computer Lab provides two periods per week for Kindergarten through sixth grade classes. The curriculum is designed to equip students with touch typing skills and the knowledge to utilize standard Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. These skills are introduced in Kindergarten and built upon through sixth grade.

Students in seventh and eighth grade utilize the Computer Lab to maintain and enhance their skills in typing and Office applications. The Lab is particularly important in ensuring that the students have the necessary technology skills for high school and beyond.

The Computer Lab works in conjunction with the classroom teachers to enhance the student’s academic studies with the use of technology. This is achieved through Internet research, PowerPoint presentations, preparation of reports, touch typing lessons, and other educational exercises.

Thanks to the generous donors at previous St. Joseph School Auctions, the Computer Lab consists of 26 Pentium 4 computers with 17” flat screen monitors. This accommodates an entire class at one time. In addition, student workstations are available in middle school classrooms. All computers in the school are networked and have internet connectivity. The Computer Lab has a full time instructor, who also assists students and faculty with any technical needs.

Art

Students in all grades at St. Joseph Catholic School are exposed to a wide variety of mediums. Students work with watercolor, tempera paint, oil pastel, egg tempra, charcoal, crayon, pencil and pen. They learn the fundamentals of art and the techniques of various mediums while building and creating fun, challenging assignments. They create paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, self-portraits, cartoons and collages. Students also work with mixed media and learn to draw from observation. They learn about various artists through a historical and cultural context, and they learn proper use and care for art materials and tools. Students are encouraged to find their inner artist in a fun and creative atmosphere!

Music

Students participate in a variety of activities including group singing, playing instruments, and movement. The music program encourages participation from every student. The following of musical content is covered: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony/Texture, Form, Style/Dynamics/Tempo, Timbre/Tone Color, Music History, Composition/Improvisation, and Performance/Audience Etiquette. Grades 4 and 5 use recorders as a supplement to the curriculum. Grades 6 and 7 have a band program. All music students participate in an annual Advent Music Program during the month of December, as well as other school-related performances throughout the course of the year.

Library

The St. Joseph Catholic School Library is a busy, active place where students of all ages are given the opportunity to become life-long learners. Each class visits the library once a week for a forty-minute session. The students learn library and research skills, play learning games and learn about new authors and illustrators. But most importantly they get to hear stories and check out books! Reading out loud is one of Mrs. VanDaam’s favorite things to do. The library has over 6,000 volumes of fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials. New books are added each year. Books are catalogued on two student computers and one teacher computer using Follett Library Automation software.