Religion

• Recognizes Jesus in the form of the Eucharist
• Understands the Trinity, recognizing God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit
• Recognizes the Bible as God’s word given to us
• Learns the parts of the Mass
• Practices daily devotion to Mary through the Rosary
• Reflects on the lives of saints through creation of a weekly saint book
• Calls on God through prayer
• Attends weekly Mass
• Prepares for the sacrament of First Eucharist and First Reconciliation

Language Arts

• Develops word analysis, fluency and vocabulary, sight word vocabulary, phonetics, and phonemes
• Reads picture-books, reading series, and beginning to higher level chapter books
• Defines and identifies synonyms, antonyms, compound words, contractions, possessives
• Identifies parts of speech such as verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs
• Prints letters and words accurately
• Writes a proper sentence using a subject and predicate
• Composes and prints a five sentence paragraph that includes a topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
• Follows a concise writing pattern using beginning, middle, and ending statements
• Uses proper writing mechanics by indenting, capitalizing, using end marks, and proper punctuation
• Composes beginning reports, poetry, friendly letters and creative writings

Mathematics

• Understands number relationships
• Develops understanding of place value
• Practices number estimation and computation
• Solves problems using addition and subtraction
• Learns to add and subtract money
• Recognizes money
• Learns about time, time order, and time interval calculations
• Solves problems by interpreting word problems
• Measures in inches, feet, and yards
• Graphs, interprets, and records data
• Computes two-digit and three-digit addition with carrying
• Computes two-digit and three-digit subtraction with borrowing and trading
• Introduced to grouping and multiplication

Social Studies

• Explores family history and ancestors culminating in an in depth project
• Demonstrates map skills using map keys, legends, and the compass rose
• Locates neighborhoods on maps and charts
• Learns about countries, states, continents, and oceans
• Understands the purpose of basic laws and citizenship
• Learns about holidays celebrated in the United States and other countries
• Learns about the contributions of famous people, heroes, and heroines

Science

• Follow oral instructions for scientific investigation
• Write or draw descriptions of observations
• Make predictions based on observed patterns
• Discovers the physical properties of rocks, minerals, and the effects of weathering
• Learns how flowers and fruits are associated with plant reproduction
• Investigates the sequential stages of life cycles through the study of different animals culminating in an in depth study of an animal of their choice
• Recognizes the forces and effects of gravity

PE

• Develops fundamental skills in individual and team sports like softball, kickball, and track
• Develops an understanding for physical health and nutrition
• Develops appropriate play etiquette for winning and losing through activities, which promote physical fitness
• Participates in games and activities to enhance self-image, practice self-discipline, and self-control in relation to others
• Participates in activities that enhance balance, endurance, strength and agility, and ball handling skills
• Educational Field Trips
• Cabrillo Aquarium
• Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum