Curriculum
Elementary Curriculum
Students in grades K-3 have a natural curiosity and love of learning, and we strive to build on that foundation. Allowing for both successes and challenges, we hope to develop all the abilities and gifts these students bring with them. This is accomplished with a focus on the basic skills of math, reading, and writing through developmentally appropriate activities. In addition, children take on pursuits and topics related to social studies and science. Students in grades K-3 are involved in all of our special activities, including library time, music, PE, art and technology. CLS primary grades lay a foundation of basic skills on which future academic successes are built.
Elementary Curriculum
Intermediate Curriculum
Students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes comprise our intermediate learners. With the goal of developing self-regulated learners, organization, responsibility and study skills are taught and practiced. We emphasize independence, respect for others and service to others. Our high academic standards prepare students for Junior High and the rigors of secondary education.
Intermediate Curriculum
Junior High Curriculum
Our rigorous junior high has the focus of facilitating future successes – in high school, college, and beyond. With high academic standards, students are challenged with engaging classroom work and activities. Achievement test results show that CLS graduates consistently score in the top 25 percentile on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Besides academics, our seventh and eighth graders have opportunities to lead worship, learn advanced technology skills, participate in fine arts programs, and mentor our younger students. CLS graduates consistently perform at a high level in high school, as noticed by Catholic High School teachers and administration, Central High School teachers and administration, and other Little Rock high schools as well.
Junior High Curriculum
“We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:10
