Curriculum

Curriculum

St. Joseph School's curriculum is based upon the Courses of Study issued by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Toledo and approved by the Ohio Department of Education. The areas of academic concentration are Religion, reading, language arts, mathematics, science, health and social studies. All students receive instruction in the special areas of music, art, and physical education. St. Joseph School also has a foreign language component (Spanish) for students in grades K-8. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum and students also recieve instruction in computer literacy skills.

Educational Services
Religious Education
In addition to the core curriculum, special educational services meet the many needs of St. Joseph students with reading and math tutorial programs, learning disability tutoring, speech and language therapy, extended learning program and a guidance curriculum. A full time school nurse attends to the student's health needs.
We exist as a school because of our commitment to religious education. Our primary purpose is to promote the development of a responsible Christian way of life. The Diocesan Course of Study serves as the guideline for the religion curriculum. Students receive 30-45 minutes of religious instruction daily in addition to preparation for and participation in student liturgies.

Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities

Altar Servers - Grades 5-8
Band - Grades 6-8
Buddy Classes - K-8
Camp Storer - Grade 6
Cantors - Grade 3-8
Challenge Day - Grades 7-8
Closed Circuit TV Crew - Grade 5-8
DARE - Grade 5
Handchimes - Grade 4-8
Honors Assembly - Grade 8
Jason Project - Grade 4
Lake Park Nursing Home Monthly Visits -
Grade 7
Lectors - Grades 4-8
Mime Stations of the Cross - Grade 8
Personal Safety - Grades 1, 3
Positive Direction Week - Grades 7-8
Power of the Pen - Grades 7-8
Quiz Bowl - Grades 7-8
Right to Read Week - Grades K-8
Science Fair - Grade 7
Student Council - Grade 4-8
Student Technology Assistants - Grade 7-8
Vocal Performing Ensemble - Grade 6-8
Yearly Service Projects - Grades K-8
100th Day Celebration - Grades K-3

Educational Services	Religious Education
In addition to the core curriculum, special educational services meet the many needs of St. Joseph students with reading and math tutorial programs, learning disability tutoring, speech and language therapy, extended learning program and a guidance curriculum. A full time school nurse attends to the student's health needs.	We exist as a school because of our commitment to religious education. Our primary purpose is to promote the development of a responsible Christian way of life. The Diocesan Course of Study serves as the guideline for the religion curriculum. Students receive 30-45 minutes of religious instruction daily in addition to preparation for and participation in student liturgies.