Intermediate (3-5)
Our Approach
Students in grades 3-5 have a great potential of developing their intellect and will while developing their imaginations, responsibility and social skills. Students at this level love developing their coding skills through our Lego Robotics Program and hatching and taking care of our chicks/chickens through our Outdoor Lab Program.
Curriculum
The core curriculum of grades 3-5 is further deepened through formation for the sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Communion in 3rd grade, Field trips, and serving our Dominican Sisters, children with Special Needs and Early Childhood Centers through the St. Vincent de Paul Serves Program.
Catholic Faith Formation
In 3rd grade our students deepen their understanding and practice of the sacraments. 4th graders deepen their life of prayer through reflecting on the Scriptures. 5th graders are guided to understand that their actions impact not only themselves but those around them.
Curriculum Focus & Special Projects
The students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning opportunities and contribute to the world around them.
3rd Grade
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Math: understand order of operations with addition and subtraction, identify roman numerals, use models to show multiplication and division, identify fractions, write and identify decimals, master reading and writing time using an analog clock, calculate perimeter, understand and represent probability in words
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Reading: 3rd graders will Read with sufficient accuracy, fluency, expression, and natural pace to support comprehension. Solidify K-2 phonics and literacy skills.
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Science: Space, Geology, Magnetism and Electricity
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History: The Medieval Year (Byzantine Empire, the Rise of Christendom, Monasteries and Christian culture, Knights and Pilgrimage, Evangelization and Discovery, Other Empires in Time - Participate in a Medieval Feast for History
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Theology Focus - Confirmation and 1st Communion
4th Grade
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Math: Recognize, read, and write numbers using standard form, expanded form, word form and expanded notation. Strengthen estimation skills of sum and difference. Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Multiply decimals. Read customary ruler up to 1/16 of an inch. Classify shapes by sides and angles. Identify convex and concave polygons.
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Reading: Begin novel studies. Create and recite poems at our Poets’ Tea in the spring
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Science: Understanding and protecting our environment, Ecology, Properties of Matter
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History: American Exploration and Colorado Year (Ancient Peoples, Pueblo People, Conquistadors, Spanish Missions/Franciscans, French Explorers and Evangelization, Colorado through the 1800s and 1900s, Geography of Colorado, Colorado symbols/landmarks/government
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Theology Focus: The Gospels, The spiritual and corporal works of Mercy, The Holy Spirit, the Incarnation, the Annunciation.
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Service: Volunteer at the Laradon School for intellectual disabilities
5th Grade
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Math: Identify place value through the trillions, use order of operations correctly, add and subtract integers, multiply multi-digit whole numbers, divide whole numbers by 2 digit divisors. Master solving problems with the commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Represent and interpret quantities as ratios and proportions. Master adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing money amounts. Graph and locate points on a four-quadrant graph using ordered pairs. Construct and analyze tables and use equations to describe simple linear relationships.
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Reading:
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Science: Weather, Energy, Learn about the Human Body and complete many hands-on projects to reinforce learning
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History: The Modern American Year (Early American Explorers, Early American Foundations, French and Indian War, American Revolution, From Declaration to Constitution, The Problem of Slavery and the Civil War
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Theology Focus: Parts of the Bible, the early Church and the Church today, the sacraments and grace
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Service: Attend Mass at the Cathedral with our Bishop and gain perspective of the wider Church around them
Highlights of Our K-5 Curriculum
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Daily prayer and weekly Mass
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Sacramental preparation
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Learning virtues and moral decision-making
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Reading comprehension, creative writing, and grammar excellence
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Advanced mathematics including fractions, geometry, and probability
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Science experiments and hands-on exploration of topics like ecosystems, energy, and the solar system
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Exploring U.S. history, Colorado geography, and cultural traditions
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Understanding civic responsibilities and the structure of government
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Music, art, and physical education to complement academic growth
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Service projects that connect students with the Broomfield community
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