Elementary

First grade is an exciting experience and year consisting of many "firsts."  First graders have their first spelling tests and introduction to formal math instruction.   They also learn to be more independent and responsible.  Our first-grade experience will help every child grow in their faith and become life-long learners.  Students participate daily in morning meetings.

Students attend weekly Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church and are responsible for participating twice a year in Mass.

Core Curriculum:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Religion

Enrichment Classes:
Library - Weekly
Music - Weekly
Art - Weekly
Computer - Weekly
PE - Daily

The second-grade year at Bishop Reicher is a memorable one both spiritually and academically.  Students experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time.  Students learn about forgiveness and begin to understand the meaning of sin, sorrow, and reconciliation.

Academically, students will master addition and subtraction, along with concepts of time, measurement, and money.  The students are introduced to length, perimeter, and area and exploring fractional parts, with great emphasis being placed on higher-level critical thinking skills.  

Second graders become increasingly independent in their reading activities.  Word and comprehension skills continue to be emphasized. Many grammar concepts are introduced, and students are encouraged to write frequently in their journals. The purpose of these journals enables your child to become writing and expressing thoughts and ideas.

Students attend weekly Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church and are responsible for participating every eight weeks in Mass.

Core Curriculum:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Religion

Enrichment Classes:
Library - Weekly
Music - Weekly
Art - Weekly
Computer - Weekly
PE - Daily

Students in third grade will transition from primary to elementary school activities.  The focus is placed on the student's ability to function independently from teacher instruction and rely more on their own skills.  Students hone their reading, writing, and problem-solving skills through a variety of classroom experiences.  Number sense, fact fluency, and mathematical reasoning continue to be emphasized in the math classroom. Students develop map reading skills through a social studies curriculum that focuses on globes and physical, political, and thematic maps. By completing sequential science investigations, students are introduced to fundamental concepts in earth science and explore the natural and human-made worlds. 

Students attend weekly Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church and are responsible for participating every eight weeks in Mass.

Core Curriculum:
Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Religion
Science
Handwriting
Spelling

Enrichment Classes:
Library - Weekly
Music - Weekly
Art - Weekly
Computer - Weekly
PE - Daily

In fourth grade, children take on new types of work and social experiences. Fourth graders will be required to follow the many directions and long-range planning that their school assignments require. They also have to learn to collaborate with their peers on group projects while navigating changing social dynamics. Students will be required to organize more books and materials and multiple folders for each subject area. Fourth-grade work gets harder, as students have separate teachers for different subjects. Students will need to manage their work more independently. This includes homework assignments in multiple subjects and keeping track of long-range assignments and tasks. 

Students attend weekly Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church and are responsible for participating every eight weeks in Mass.

Core Curriculum:
Math
Social Studies
Religion
Language Arts
Reading 
Science
Spelling

Enrichment Classes:
Library - Weekly
Music - Weekly
Art - Weekly
Computer - Weekly
PE - Daily

Fifth grade is defining grades in the life of Bishop Reicher intermediate students. Teachers challenge students with long-term projects that require planning and organization. 

Besides, preparing to move to middle school, they will experience excitement about what they are learning and able to do and possible anxiety resulting in the prospect of change.

Students attend weekly Mass at Bishop Reicher and are responsible for participating every eight weeks in Mass.

Core Curriculum:
Math
Language Arts
Science
Religion
Social Studies

Enrichment Classes:
Library - Weekly
Music - Weekly
Art - Weekly
Computer - Weekly
PE - Daily