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About Our Curriculum
Language arts curriculum philosophy statement
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School promotes literacy through
the dynamic interrelationship among reading, writing, speaking and
listening. It is our responsibility as stewards of young Christian
minds to provide a strong, solid foundation using a balanced and
structured approach. The Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic
School language arts curriculum promotes the ongoing, life-long
development of communication skills as demonstrated through the arts
of writing, listening and speaking. Effective writing is the
creative expression of ideas using a composite of proper grammar,
sound language structure, conventional spelling and legible
handwriting. Instilling the ability to utilize varied forms of
writing (expository, reports, journals, argumentative, poetry, etc.)
is vital. Participation and practice are essential components
in oral communication. Increasing vocabulary and
confidence while speaking, as well as listening actively using
social courtesies, contribute to the overall development of an
effective communicator. For details, please see
Language Arts .
Reading curriculum philosophy statement
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School promotes literacy through
the dynamic interrelationship among reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Through sequential growth readers build fluency and
apply strategies within a balanced reading approach (phonics, skills
and literature). The interaction of the readers’ experience
and knowledge foster comprehension and critical analysis. We
strongly emphasize the value of reading as a life-long learning tool
and strive to enhance our students’ appreciation and enjoyment of
literature. For details, please see Reading.
Religious education philosophy statement
Grounded in the Eucharist, we, the Saint Ambrose of Woodbury
Catholic Community, will support adults and young people in the
process of life long faith formation. We strive to nurture, teach
and encourage ways to recognize and incorporate the presence of God
into our daily life experiences. We do this by Proclaiming the Word,
Worshiping together and reaching out in Service to one another. We
study the teachings and celebrate the richness of our identity as a
Catholic Christian community in response to our call to
discipleship. For details, please see
Religion.
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Science curriculum
philosophy statement
The Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School science curriculum
enhances our students’ natural curiosity of the world around them,
by providing a challenging and stimulating environment that promotes
understanding through observation and experimentation. The
curriculum encompasses the formal disciplines of science (chemistry,
botany, astronomy, zoology, physics, etc.). We emphasize the
importance of basic scientific principles, technology in our society
and responsible Christian stewardship of our planet Earth. For
details, please see Science.
Social studies curriculum philosophy statement
The Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School social studies
curriculum teaches students to discover and develop their roles as
Christian individuals who are members of a family, as well as
active, reflective participants in a local, national and global
community. It provides students with a thorough working knowledge of
world cultures and geography. It prepares students for the
complexities of the 21st century by providing a solid foundation in
the major historical periods and events that precede it; the
curriculum strives to make meaningful connections between past and
present. It strives to connect the content to moral development,
social justice and opportunities for service. For details, please
see Social Studies
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Spanish curriculum philosophy statement
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School provides a challenging
Spanish program by building a foundation for speaking, listening,
reading and writing the Spanish language. By emphasizing diversity
in the local and global Spanish-speaking communities and introducing
Catholic traditions in the Spanish-speaking world, the program
develops the student’s sense of being a Christian in a multicultural
world.
Mathematics curriculum philosophy statement
The Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School math curriculum
strives to instill confidence in students by providing a solid
foundation in fundamental mathematical skills preparing students to
use the analytical concepts and mathematical reasoning necessary to
perform real world problem solving. We are committed to challenging
students and maintaining high academic standards. For details,
please see Mathematics
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