Saint Jude the Apostle School, Wauwatosa, WI
Phone 414-771-1520
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CURRICULUM   |  Elementary Grades 1-5

Curriculum 4K-5K    |    Daily Schedule    |    Extra Curricular

The curriculum for Saint Jude the Apostle School is based upon the knowledge that each person is a unique human being. Our teachers are committed to helping develop the whole child through curriculum rich in academic, spiritual, social and emotional development.

GRADE 1
Key Points of Interest
  • Weekly teacher newsletter
  • Teach We Believe Sadlier Religion Series
  • Attend weekly Liturgies with Grade 5 partners 
  • Literature-based Reading/Language Arts program includes Phonics component
  • Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
  • Readiness grouping in Math 
  • First grade students present an all-school Angel Advent 
  • special first grade "angels" present all-school Advent liturgy; Weekly Teacher Newsletter 
GRADE 2
Key Points of Interest
  • Weekly teacher newsletter
  • Literature-based Reading/Language Arts program includes Phonics component
  • Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
  • Readiness grouping in Math
  • Book Report incentives
  • Sacrament of First Reconciliation
  • Sacrament of First Eucharist 
Service
  • Coats for Kids or Mister Rogers Sweater Drive

GRADE 3
Key Points of Interest 
  • Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Program that includes a Phonics component and complimentary chapter books
  • Literature Circles
  • Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
  • Hands-on Science labs
  • Cursive writing introduced
  • IOWA Basics testing 
  • Daily assignment notebooks used
Service
  • Pen Pals 
  • San Camillus resident visits

GRADE 4
Key Points of Interest
  • Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Program that includes a Phonics component and complimentary chapter books
  • Literature Circles
  • Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
  • Hands-on Science labs
  • Class Service initiatives
  • Extensive study of the state of Wisconsin
  • Brown Bag Lunch Career Program with guest speakers
  • Iowa Basic Testing
Service
  • Used Book Drive
GRADE 5
Key Points of Interest
  • Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Program that includes a Phonics component and complimentary chapter books
  • Literature Circles
  • Departmentalized Science/English Studies
  • Family Health Education Program for students and parents
  • IOWA Basics testing 
  • Altar Serving training
Service
  • Second Harvest Food Drive
Core Curriculum 
  • Religion 
  • Reading 
  • Phonics 
  • Writing 
  • Spelling  
  • English 
  • Math 
  • Social Studies   
  • Science 
  • Spanish 
  • Physical Education 
  • Computer Science 
  • Music 
  • Art 
  • Library
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