Academics

Preschool | Primary | Elementary | Middle School | Technology

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SonShine Holy Family Preschool

SonShine Holy Family Preschool is a developmental program which encourages the growth of the whole child. The program provides an educational foundation which includes all aspects of child development: social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual. Children learn from daily interactions with their environment. Our preschool allows the children to interact with materials, their peers, and adults. Our primary teaching goal is to help young children use the environment productively and see themselves as capable learners.

Primary

The Kindergarten through Third grade curriculum strives to offer a challenging program to help the children be exceptionally capable individuals in all aspects of their lives. Our program meets and exceeds the standards set forth by the State of Indiana and the Diocese of Southwest Indiana and is dedicated to fostering Christian faith in each child. Some of the programs used to support and enhance the primary curriculum are: Full-day Kindergarten, Math Your Way, Letter People, Mystery Minutes, 4 Blocks Literacy Model, Accelerated Reader, Our American Presidents and Junior Achievement. Students actively participate through hands on projects, presentations, field trips, development appropriate activities and more. Technology is integrated into the program so that we may prepare our students for the many skills required in their future.

Elementary

At the Elementary level, grades Four and Five, core subject areas are enhanced. Reading strategies continue to be taught and the writing process is emphasized. Indiana Pioneers is one of the many programs which introduce our students to the social studies of our state. Computer Applications is presented to enhance the knowledge base in effectively using technology in solving problems and presenting solutions. Students are introduced to the departmentalization of subjects to enhance the students ability for adaptation.

Middle School

The Middle School curriculum prepares students for High School. All subjects are departmentalized. Students are introduced to Foreign Languages, Independent Living and Industrial Technology to widen their knowledge base. Science is presented as hands-on through lab based activities. All students actively study the Scientific Method.  Realty Store-Drive Your Life and Enterprise in Action are programs presented to the students which aide them in looking at their future career and lifestyles. Algebra is offered in our math program which fully meets High School curriculum requirements. Several of the Middle School programs serve as effective tools in preparing our students for High School and beyond.

Technology as a Tool

Technology is used by Holy Family School as another tool for learning. Holy Family's Technology program offers:

• 20 PC Mobile Lab

• 27 PC Computer Lab

• Networked Computers in every Classroom

• Secure Broadband Internet Access

• Computers in Library

• Technology Coordinator on Staff

• Integrated Learning

• Software for all Grade Levels

• SMART Boards

• Document Cameras

Through the Computer Applications Curriculum students receive instruction on Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Graphics, and Power Point Presentations giving them the technology base which is becoming increasingly important to our futures.

Beyond the Classroom

Certain programs can be the highlights of a student's day. Art can inspire and enhance an appreciation for the creations of others. While creating music may bring complete satisfaction in self expression. Music can be a great tool for students to express their feelings and faith. Physical activity, through a physical education program, can be yet another tool in developing an appreciation of our physical strengths and our abilities to work together to accomplish a goal. These programs offer our students growth beyond the typical classroom curriculum.

Curriculum Offerings

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