TK - 12TH GRADE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Discovering the Good, True, and Beautiful Through Education

At Holy Innocents School, our curriculum follows a Classical approach, emphasizing a rich, well-rounded education that cultivates critical thinking, moral integrity, and a love for learning. This approach not only prepares students for post-secondary education but also equips them to live as faithful Catholics, embodying the virtues of their faith in everyday life. By integrating faith and reason, our curriculum helps achieve our mission of forming young men and women who are prepared to succeed academically and lead with compassion and integrity. For any questions, please feel free to contact the school administration.

TK - 5th Curriculum Overview

TK

Religion:

Survey of the Bible & Church Year
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Atrium

Core:

Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking

Math:

Saxon Mathematics & RightStart Mathematics

Nature Studies:

Weather, Human Body, Plants & Animals

Kindergarten

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: Jesus & the Holy Family
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Atrium

Core:

Ancient Egypt & Mesopotamia
Classic Fairy Tales & Children’s Literature, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Winnie the Pooh

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Math:

RightStart Mathematics

Nature Studies:

Four Seasons, Living v. Nonliving, Physical Properties

1st Grade

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: God is Love
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Atrium

Core:

Ancient Greece
Literature including Greek Myths, Aesop’s Fables, The Blue Fairy Book, and Just So Stories

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Math:

RightStart Mathematics

Nature Studies:

Plant Life Cycle, Matter, Fossils, Introduction to Geology

2nd Grade

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: Our Life in Jesus
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2 Atrium

Core:

Ancient Rome
Literature including The Velveteen Rabbit, In Search of a Homeland, and Charlotte’s Web

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Math:

RightStart Mathematics

Latin:

Prima Latina

Nature Studies:

Solar System, Human Body, Force & Motion

3rd Grade

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: The Kingdom of God and the Church
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2 Atrium

Core:

The Middle Ages
Literature including Robin Hood; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; Saint Benedict: Hero of the Hills; and St. George and the Dragon

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Math:

RightStart Mathematics

Latin:

Prima Latina

Nature Studies:

Solar System, Geology, Magnetism, Electricity

4th Grade

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: Jesus Teaches Us How to Live

Core:

The Age of Exploration & California History
Literature including Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Peter Pan, and The Island of the Blue Dolphins

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Math:

RightStart Mathematics

Latin:

Latina Christiana

Nature Studies:

Water Cycle, Ecosystems, Ecology, Atoms & Molecules

5th Grade

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: The Sacraments

Core:

US History from Founding to the Civil War
Literature including Johnny Tremain, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Carry on Mr. Bowditch, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

English:

Riggs Institute, The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Math:

RightStart Mathematics

Latin:

Latina Christiana

Nature Studies:

Weather & Atmosphere, Energy, Organ Systems & Cells

6th-8th Curriculum Overview

6th Grade

Trivium

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: Sacred Scripture

Core Integrated Humanities:

The Ancient World
All Ye Lands from Catholic Textbook Project
Literature including The Magician’s Nephew, The Children’s Homer, and The Bronze Bow
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Latin:

First Form Latin from Memoria Press

Quadrivium

Mathematics:

6th Grade Math & Pre-Algebra A

Nature Studies:

Novare’s Earth Science

Music:

Gregorian Chant, Early Polyphony, Essentials of Music Theory, Mass Chants & Folk Music

7th Grade

Trivium

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: Living as a Disciple of Christ

Core Integrated Humanities:

The Medieval & Renaissance Worlds
Light to the Nations Part 1: The History of Christian Civilization from Catholic Textbook Project
Literature including Son of Charlemagne, King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and I, Juan de Pareja.
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Latin:

First Form Latin from Memoria Press

Quadrivium

Mathematics:

Pre-Algebra B

Nature Studies:

Novare’s Life Science

Music:

Gregorian Chant, Early Polyphony, Essentials of Music Theory, Mass Chants & Folk Music

8th Grade

Trivium

Religion:

Spirit of Truth: The Communion of the Faithful

Core Integrated Humanities:

The American Civilization
The American Venture from Catholic Textbook Project
Literature including The Giver; Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry; Treegate’s Musket; Animal Farm; Fahrenheit 451.
Institute for Excellence in Writing

Latin:

Henle Latin 1 and Lingua Latina: Pars 1 - Familia Romana

Quadrivium

Mathematics:

Honors Algebra 1

Nature Studies:

Novare’s Physical Science

Music:

Gregorian Chant, Early Polyphony, Essentials of Music Theory, Mass Chants & Folk Music

9th - 12th Academy Curriculum Overview

9th Grade

Religion I: Sacred Scripture (10 credits)
Core 1 - Great Works of the Ancient World, composed of
- Western Civilization I (10 credits)
- English I (Honors) (10 credits)
Rhetoric I: Public Speaking (5 credits)
Mathematics - one course chosen from the following
- Introductory Algebra (10 credits) or
- Euclidean Geometry (Honors) (10 credits)
Biology (10 credits)
Latin II (10 credits)
Physical Education 1 (5 credits) / Health 1 (5 credits)

10th Grade

Religion II: Jesus Christ & The Church (10 credits)
Core 2: Great Works of the Medieval & Renaissance World, composed of
- Western Civilization II (Honors) (10 credits)
- English II (Honors) (10 credits)
Rhetoric II:Debate (5 credits)
Mathematics - one course chosen from the following
- Euclidean Geometry (Honors) (10 credits)
- Algebra II & Trigonometry (Honors) (10 credits)
Chemistry (Honors) (10 credits)
Latin III (10 credits)
Integrated Arts 1 OR Art History (5 credits)

11th Grade

Religion III: The Mission of the Christian & Apologetics (10 credits)
Core 3: Great Works of American Civilization, composed of
- Western Civilization III - American (Honors) (10 credits)
- English III (Honors) (10 credits)
Rhetoric III: Rhetorical Principles for Church Doctrine (5 credits)
Mathematics - one chosen from
- Advanced Algebra(Honors) (10 credits)
- Pre-Calculus (Honors) (10 credits)
Physics (Honors) (10 credits)
Latin IV (10 credits)
Foundation of Personal Finance (5 credits)
American National Government (5 credits)

12th Grade

Religion IV: Life in Christ & The Christian in the Polis (10 credits)
Core 4: Great Works of Catholic Modernity, composed of
- Western Civilization IV - American & World (10 credits)
- English IV (Honors) (10 credits)
Rhetoric IV: Advocacy & Argument (taught Fall 2026) (5 credits)
If not taken, Physics (Honors) (10 credits)
Mathematics - one chosen from
- Pre-Calculus (Honors) (10 credits)
- Dual-Enrollment Math (10 credits)
Latin V (10 credits)
Health 2: Theology of the Body (5 credits)
Elective Choices:
- Dual Credit Elective via LBCC or Rosary College

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