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My sons have had the opportunity to be shown the abundant love of Jesus within our school community; they get to witness God's love on a daily basis as well as learn more about their faith each and every day at SMPS.
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SCHOOL DAYS ARE DIFFERENT AT ST.
MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL
Teachers Engage & Excite
Our classrooms are student-centered and interactive as we work to meet the needs of all learners through in-class differentiated instruction, enrichment learning experiences, as well as academic support services.
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Two classrooms for each grade with approx. 50-60 students per grade means 25-30 students per room; Preschool classes range only 14-20 students per room
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Teacher Aides bring teacher:student ratio for Preschool to 1:9 and Kindergarten-2nd Grade to 1:14 on average, with Aides rotating in older grades based on size or needs of each class
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Specialized teachers teach “Specials” classes: Immersion Spanish, Music, Art, Library, Technology and PE
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Digital Learning Environment utilizes iPads, SMARTBoards with LCD projectors in every classroom, Technology Learning Lab, and evolved educational software and programs
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“Blocked” instruction allows for in-depth learning without interruption
Teachers Cultivate a Caring Environment
We focus on our students’ faith formation; learning about the theology of our Catholic faith and putting it into action.
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Positive peer relationships among all as God’s children, with no bullying policy
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Positive behavior programs in every classroom
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“We Are Love” campaign inspires love & kindness
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Social Worker & School Nurse assist with students’ emotional & physical needs
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Accommodations for students with allergies
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Learning needs assessed by your child’s teacher, but also by our Learning Resource Teachers to identify opportunities to help your child
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Accommodations for students with a variety of learning needs
· We work together as an entire community to ensure students have a secure, safe, stress-free environment
The Classroom & Instruction Shift to Enhance 6
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- 8
th
Grade Jr. High
We challenge students with learning activities across the curriculum that require collaboration & utilize higher order thinking skills.
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Students switch classes to learn from specialized teachers in all subjects: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion
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Leveled instruction in Math and Language Arts offers both support & enrichment tailored to your child’s learning pace
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Inquiry-based, student-centered classrooms challenge students, requiring higher-order thinking: analysis, evaluation & synthesis
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All 8th Grade graduates achieve completion of Algebra Level 1 at a minimum
