TK - 8TH 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