Academic Information

The academic curriculum follows the guidelines determined by Hawaii Catholic Schools.

Academic Program

Religion:

The Religion curriculum reflects the mission and philosophy of St. Elizabeth Catholic School.  With faith in Jesus as the root of all instruction, the curriculum integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourages student growth, nurtures faith, and inspires action to meet the challenges of living in Christ.  All students are required to participate in scheduled daily prayer, religion classes, religious activities (such as retreats, religious field trips, etc.) and church services that are held during school hours.  Included as part of the Religion curriculum is the Human Sexuality program, which requires written parental permission and is taught within the context of Catholic teachings and tradition.

Community Service Is An Integral Part of Religion:

Grades:

  • K-2: 2 hours per quarter
  • 3-4: 5 hours per quarter
  • 5: 8 hours per quarter
  • 6: 10 hours per quarter
  • 7: 12 hours per quarter
  • 8: 15 hours per quarter

CSO:

  • 6 hours per quarter

Choir:

  • 1 hour per mass (family mass)
  • 2 hours per non-campus performance

 

Assisting in After School Activities:

  • 4 hours per quarter


 

Community Service Outside School:

  • Signature, letter from organization, picture or video sent to the teacher.

Language Arts:

The Language Arts curriculum develops the students’ skills to become proficient in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.  Academic areas covered are English, Grammar, Spelling, Phonics, Vocabulary, Writing Workshop, Speech, Reading, and Literature.

Mathematics:

The Math curriculum is designed to develop the students’ math power so they can apply mathematics to the world outside of the classroom.  It includes the investigation of mathematical connections so that students can see mathematics as an integrated whole.  The focus is on mathematical literacy, developing the student’s ability to explore, make conjectures, and reason logically as well as use a variety of mathematical strategies effectively to solve problems.

Science:

The Science curriculum imparts an understanding of the basic truths of nature and man’s relationship to them.  Students investigate, reflect, and evaluate the scientific concepts in Life, Physical, and Earth Science.

Social Studies:

The Social Studies curriculum develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to be effective citizens in society.

Non-Academic Programs

  • Art
  • Music
  • Handwriting
  • Computer Education