The traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Christian living permeate the school day. This high priority is expressed through worship, prayer, religious education classes and the general climate of the school.
The Preschool program is based on the age-appropriate, developmental level of the children. The curriculum includes sharing and conversation time, stories, songs and finger plays, creative art, games, fine motor and large muscle activities, science and nature activities, exposure to shapes, colors, numbers, and letters. Guest speakers visit the classroom from time to time to complement the curriculum, and field trips are taken to local sites in the community.
Rosary School offers a balanced academic curriculum that includes the following subjects in grades Pre-K through 8:
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Religion
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Health
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Science
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Computer
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Reading
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Art
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English
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Music
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Speech
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Physical Ed.
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Math
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Library/Media
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Spelling
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Languages
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Handwriting
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Social Studies
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French (K-8)
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Creative Writing
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Foreign Language elective(6-8)
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Study Skills(5-6)
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Students in grades 6-8 may study band by special arrangement. Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion takes place in second grade.
Students in grades 6-8 also have the opportunity to take an accelerated math class so that those who qualify will complete algebra I in the 8th grade. Additionally, the foreign language offered to the 8th grade is an exploratory class in which the students receive instruction in French, German, Italian, Spanish and sign language during the school year.
Students also have opportunities to extend the challenge of the curriculum by participating in competitions in Spelling Bees, Science Fair, Speech Tournaments, Arts Festival, Children’s Choir, Track Meet, and Essay Contests, as well as participating in a Media and/or Leadership Group.
All Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City include in their curriculum a program of family life and human sexuality education according to the level of the students’ maturity and understanding. Family life education refers to the broad program in family living designed to impart knowledge regarding practices, values, and attitudes affecting family life in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
