REGINA LUMINIS ACADEMY
2009 – 2010 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY:
The curriculum at Regina Luminis Academy reflects the Academy’s mission to form children who are faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and educated in the classical liberal arts tradition. To this end, the Catholic faith is joyfully present in every aspect of the classroom. As well, the curriculum is structured to reflect the medieval Trivium (grammar and logic stages are completed at the elementary school level, to prepare the student for the rhetoric stage studied in the high school years) and thereby cultivate a rational and disciplined mind. Accordingly, course content in the humanities is integrated so factual content is reinforced and interconnections are established concerning literature, history, and religion. Moreover, the indebtedness of the humanities to the Latin language is highlighted by the student’s mastery of Latin. The course of study at Regina Luminis Academy produces a student who is trained in Christian virtue, and who is one with the tradition of learning that sustains western civilization. The end result is gentlemen and ladies who are at home in God’s Church, at home in the cultural heritage of the west, and ready to evangelize and undertake positions of leadership in the twenty-first century.
Pre- Kindergarten
Montessori-based class
Poetry memorization
Catechesis (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) Rosary prayer with discussion
of each Mystery
Bible History – Stories from the Old and New Testament
Memory of hymns, poems and Psalms
Hand-eye coordination / Fine motor skills
Outdoor and playground play
Nature Studies
Kindergarten
Saxon Math
Beginning handwriting
Reading using Phonics Base and Phonemic Awareness Introduction to Children’s
Literature
Poetry memorization
Catechesis through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Rosary prayer with discussion
of each Mystery
Bible History – Stories from the Old and New Testament
Memory of hymns, poems and Psalms
Hand-eye coordination / Fine motor skills
Outdoor and playground play
Nature Studies
First and Second Grades
Morning Prayer & Forum
Religion:
Baltimore Catechism/Faith & Life Series
Latin:
Introduction to Latin via prayers, hymns, and conversational Latin for the classroom
Mathematics:
Saxon Math
Language Arts:
Shurley English and Institute for Writing Excellence Program
Phonics (Sound Beginnings)
Memorization and recitation of poetry and Scripture
Handwriting – Print
Science:
Nature Studies
Physical Education:
Introduction to Team sports
Fine Arts:
Art: Explore elements of art through various mediums
Music: Chorus and Bell Choir
Third and Fourth Grades
Morning Prayer & Forum
Religion:
Baltimore Catechism/Faith & Life Series
Latin:
Latin Vocabulary (Prima Latina), Latin Prayers and Hymns, Conversational Latin for the Classroom
Mathematics:
Saxon Math
Language Arts:
Shurley English & Institute for Writing Excellence Program
Phonics (Sound Beginnings)
Memorization and recitation of poetry and Scripture
Handwriting – Printing & Cursive
Literature-based reading program: 8 Books per Academic Year
Fall Reading List:
Thomas Jefferson
Robert Fulton and the Steamboat
John Carrol, Bishop and Patriot
Dolly Madison
History:
Early American History: (Pioneers & Patriots)
United States Geography
Science:
Nature Studies (Taxonomy Emphasis)
Physical Education:
Elementary Calisthenics
Team sports
Fine Arts:
Art: Explore elements of art through various mediums
Music: Choral and Bell Choir
Fifth and Sixth Grades
Morning Prayer & Forum
Religion:
Baltimore Catechism/Faith and Life Series
Latin:
Latina Christiana (Book I) Latin Prayers & Hymns, Conversational Latin
Mathematics:
Saxon Math
Language Arts:
Shurley English and Institute for Excellence in Writing Program
Memorization and recitation of poetry and Scripture
Literature-based Reading Program: 12 Books per Academic Year
Fall Reading List:
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
St. Helena and the True Cross
Greek Gods and Heroes
The Histories
St. Athanasius
History:
Ancient Greek History: Ancient Men of Greece, The Old World & America
Science:
Great Men of Science: Story of Science: Aristotle Leads the Way, Story of Science: Newton at the Center
Physical Education:
Calisthenics
Team Sports
Fine Arts:
Art: Explore elements of art through various mediums
Music: Chorus & Bell Choir
Seventh and Eighth Grades
Morning Prayer & Forum
Religion:
Baltimore Catechism 2/Faith & Life Series
Gospel of Luke
Latin:
Latina Christiana II, Henle Latin I
Mathematics:
Saxon 8/7, Algebra I
Language Arts:
Shurley English/Institute for Excellence in Writing Program
Scripture Studies
Memorization and recitation of poetry and Scripture History – Light to the Nations
Literature Based Reading Program: 20 Books per Academic Year
Fall Reading List:
Outlaws of Ravenhurst
Saint Isaac and the Indians
Father Marquette and the Great Rivers
The Deerslayer – James Fennimore Cooper
Priest on Horseback
The Sketchbook – Washington Irving
Death comes for the Archbishop
Riders of the Purple Sage
History:
Survey of American History: Christ in the Americas
Science:
Conceptual Physics
Logic:
Aristotelian Logic (Simple Apprehension, Judgement, Deductive Inference, Informal Fallacies)
Symbolic Logic (Introduction to Truth Trees)
Physical Education:
Team Sports
Fine Art:
Art: Explore elements of art through various mediums
Music: Chorus & Bell Choir