About STE Grades 1-8
Grade Level Details:First grade is a time of transitions
Welcome to the big school! First Grade Webpage Our first grade learners are getting used to the expectations that come along with being a “Big Kid at the Big School." In religion class we learn prayers, bible stories and the sacraments through art, music and a variety of experiences. We are a part of the weekly mass which helps us to live like Jesus. Our main goal for your child is to teach them to read. First grade at St. Elizabeth provides curriculum for young learners with a solid educational foundation through carefully planned instructional goals and learning objectives. We believe strongly that essential learning skills, cooperative social behavior and good study habits are the foundation for an excellent education. Our teachers concentrate not only what children learn, but how they learn. We emphasize the active learning process. In this process we encourage cooperative learning, which includes problem solving and decision making skills. Through our use of SAVVAS / Successmaker, guided reading and leveled readers, each learner’s individual needs are met. This helps everyone become the most successful reader they can. Social Studies and Science (Inspire Science) are taught through hands on learning and field trip experiences. Reveal Math, our math program helps us understand processes of math not just memorize facts. Through technology, games, using manipulatives and their work book we are engaged in our learning. Through writer’s workshop learners not only process the mechanics of writing but they are able to explore different genres of writing using mentor authors. Technology use with Chromebooks and the Clear Touch interactive panel is woven naturally in all subjects helping us create learners who are self-assured, confident and ready for the world! Teachers facilitate learning with their classroom webpages. This love for learning is what makes first grade the best! St. Elizabeth offers all a lively and loving community with endless possibilities. Please click the links below to access grade 1 curriculum standards from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. ELA Math Religion Science Social Studies Second graders love to learn! They run into school each day ready to explore the world of reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and religion. It is a big year for them in so many ways… Second graders grow in their faith through the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist, prayer, and learning how to actively participate in the Mass. Second graders become independent readers that work hard to build their reading fluency, grammar, phonics, reading comprehension skills, and reading stamina, by reading for longer periods of time and choosing more challenging books. Second graders write with a purpose and work to focus their ideas on one topic with interesting supporting details using the four-square method and six-trait writing steps. Second graders learn their basic math facts of addition and subtraction by memory and build their math skills by learning problem-solving strategies, regrouping, telling time, measuring, counting money, graphing, etc. Second graders explore the world around them in social studies and science. In both content areas, they learn more about how the world works and how to interact more conscientiously with others and the environment. Second graders are learning how to do their personal best each day. Students learn to live the Great Commandment to love God and love their neighbor so they can show their love for God, themselves, and others each day. Second grade is a great year of learning!! Each classroom is supported with Clear Touch interactive panels and Chromebook carts whereby each student is provided an assigned Chromebook with a school Google account for login purposes. Teachers facilitate learning with their classroom webpages. Students also receive weekly instruction in Art, Library/Media, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. Please click the links below to access grade 2 curriculum standards from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. ELA Math Religion Science Social Studies Third Grade Webpage Third grade is a time when young students begin to apply all of their reading and writing skills to learn new concepts. Educators often say that this age group is moving from learning to read, to reading to learn! This is so true. In third-grade students will participate in whole-group, as well as small groups for reading instruction. We read a wide variety of texts, including Wit and Wisdom(Reading), Scholastic News, and an occasional novel. We spend time on reading strategies to help us become stronger, more capable readers. In math, third graders focus on multi-step problem solving, multiplication and division facts, fractions, and more. We use a variety of methods, including whole group, small group, centers, and technology to help students master skills and concepts in math. Third graders have fun with science and social studies and complete many small group and individual projects. One of the year’s highlights is the Wax Museum project! Hands-on activities and engaging projects round out these subjects. In writing, students learn several different genres and focus on the 6-Trait method. Students work hard to develop their writing skills. Students participate in religion studies daily. They learn about our Catholic faith and traditions and have several opportunities for meaningful authentic service. Children attend Mass weekly. Each classroom is supported with Clear Touch interactive panels and Chromebook carts whereby each student is provided an assigned Chromebook with a school Google account. Teachers facilitate learning with Google Drive and other Google Apps along with Google Classroom. Students also receive weekly instruction in Art, Library/Media, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. Third grade is full of fun and learning! Please click the links below to access grade 3 curriculum standards from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. ELA Math Religion Science Social Studies Fourth Grade is a time of growth and increased responsibility. This is the first year students experience switching classrooms to learn from two different teachers each day. This is also the first time students experienced the use of school email. In Math (Reveal Math), students learn long division, master computation, and solve challenging word problems. Science (Inspire Science) focuses on the scientific method and physical science. In Religion, students will study the 10 Commandments and learn how to live out the Christ Skills in their daily lives. We use Wit and Wisdom for Reading and Language Arts to help students grow in the areas of grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. In Social Studies, students learn about the regions of the United States including the memorization of the states and capitals. Each classroom is supported with Clear Touch interactive panels and Chromebook carts whereby each student is provided an assigned Chromebook with a school Google account and school email. Teachers facilitate learning with Google Drive and other Google Apps along with Google Classroom. Students also receive weekly instruction in Art, Library/Media, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. Highlights of 4th grade: the Family Project and the Immigration Simulation Field Trips: Science City, Truman Library, Architecture Tour Please click the links below to access grade 4 curriculum standards from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. ELA Math Religion Science Social Studies Fifth grade is a pivotal year in your child’s education. The academic demands of fifth grade are challenging. Due to the increased workload, learners will need good time management skills along with the Christ Skills of responsibility, perseverance, and hard work. Some of the highlights of fifth grade include: school Google Accounts, Travel Presentations, creative writing projects, fun religion projects and field trips to the Blue Springs School of Economics and a Diocesan-wide Vocation Day to St. Michael's the Archangel School. Each classroom is supported with Clear Touch interactive panels and each student is provided an assigned Chromebook with a school Google account and school email. Students take advantage of a 1:1 "take home" program for 5th grade. Teachers facilitate learning with Google Drive and other Google Apps along with Google Classroom. Students also receive weekly instruction in Art, Library/Media, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. Please click the links below to access grade 5 curriculum standards from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. ELA Math Religion Science Social Studies Sixth grade is a transitional year in your child's education. In sixth grade the workload continues to grow as we build on the Christ Skills of responsibility, perseverance, organization, stewardship and problem solving in order to prepare students for Jr. High and beyond. Each classroom is supported with Clear Touch interactive panels and each student is provided an assigned Chromebook with a school Google account and school email. Students take advantage of a 1:1 "take home" program for 6th grade. Teachers facilitate learning with Google Drive and other Google Apps along with Google Classroom. Students also receive weekly instruction in Art, Library/Media, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish. Some highlights of sixth grade include: providing recycling services to the school, studying ancient civilizations in social studies, science presentations by the Kansas City Water Department, and going to Day at the K to learn about weather culminating with a Royals game. Please click the links below to access grade 6 curriculum standards from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. ELA Math Religion Science American History World History Geography St. Elizabeth 7th and 8th grade is our Junior High and the years of our 1:1 Chromebook program. Each junior high student is assigned a Chromebook to use during the day and given the responsibility to use their device at home for projects and assignments as well as communication with their teachers and fellow classmates. Each junior high classroom is supported with interactive Clear Touch panels. Teachers facilitate learning with Google Drive and Google Apps along with Google Classroom. Language Arts The goal in Language Arts is that all students will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms, using correct grammar and punctuation respectively. All students will be able to review literature and comprehend main and secondary points from text. Curriculum goals for students are: - Master grade level grammar expectancy - Communicate effectively in both written material and the spoken word - Review different genres of literature and learn successful comprehension tools Methods used for assessment of student’s work will be: - Writing Exercises - Essay writing - Projects - Oral presentations Please click the links below to access grades 7-8 curriculum standards for language arts from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. 7th Grade ELA 8th Grade ELA Mathematics The junior high math curriculum focuses on exploring, analyzing, and making connections to various mathematical topics and the world around us. Seventh grade uses the Reveal Math text (Course 2) with ALEKS math to explore topics include integers and rational numbers, proportional relationships, expressions, equations, and inequalities, and modeling geometric figures, to name a few. Eighth graders utilize Reveal Math textbook (Course 3) to make connections between numbers and expressions, equations and functions, linear and exponential relationships, and functions and modeling. Please click the links below to access grades 7-8 curriculum standards for mathematics from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. 7th Grade Math 8th Grade Math Religion Junior High Religion at St. Elizabeth focuses on individual spiritual growth and the history/dogma of the Catholic Church. Seventh grade explores early church history through the Renaissance, the Gospels of the apostolic fathers, Revelations, and the Letters of Paul. We also focus on elements of prayer and spiritual life. Eighth grade focuses on spiritual growth through exploration of Christian Life and Spirituality, Choose Life Issues, liturgy and the sacraments, and St. Pope John Paul II's, "Theology of the Body." The 8th-grade class also works every Wednesday on their Passion Project. The Passion Project is exactly what it sounds like; learners explore their passions and growth with a focus on service learning and stewardship in the second semester. Click here to view the Passion Project information. Sprinkled throughout both grades will be our 2nd Step curriculum that deals with social maturation and conflict resolution skills. Please click the links below to access grades 7-8 curriculum standards for religion from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. 7th Grade Religion 8th Grade Religion Science In the junior high science curriculum, students engage in the study of a variety of topics, including ecology and the environment, Earth’s water and atmosphere, sound and light, motion and forces, the human body, space, matter and energy, cells and heredity, and the dynamic Earth. Using the Inspire Science textbook series, students have access to online resources such as digital lessons, virtual labs and video-based projects to enhance their learning. Our spacious science lab affords students the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities on a regular basis, as they learn new concepts through inquiry and experiment. Annual field trips include visits to the KU Natural History Museum, the Kauffman Center’s National Geographic Live presentations and a water testing activity that students perform out in the field. Each year students in grades 6-8 are invited to join our after-school science club, staffed by St. Elizabeth faculty, which meets twice a month from November through April. Students also plan and implement activities and demonstrations for our annual “Science Night” held each year in February. Please click the links below to access grades 7-8 curriculum standards for religion from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. 7th Grade Science 8th Grade Science Social Studies Social Studies operates with a central question in mind: “Where do I [the student], fit in to the ongoing narrative of American History as it continues to unfold?” Beginning in 7th grade, students start to unpack the history that has made our country what it is today. Major themes include the earliest migrations, Native American settlements, European discovery, British control of the colonies, the American Revolution, westward expansion, the age of compromise, and the Civil War. 8th graders build off of what was learned the year before in a continued effort to fundamentally grasp the rise of the country they call home. Essential issues covered include Civil War and Reconstruction, Jim Crow and a hundred years of segregation, the gradual shift to modernism known as the gilded age, the world wars, the birth of post-modernism, and America’s place as a superpower, for better and worse. Please click the links below to access grades 6-8 curriculum standards for religion from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. American History World History Geography Specializations Webpage Art Art concepts and topics include using the art elements of line, color, value, space, texture, form and shape to create. Learners will draw themes from the world around us and will learn from existing art and artists. Students will be assessed each class period with expectations to include following directions and putting forth a “personal best” effort. Please click here to access the curriculum standards for art education from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. Library/Media Visit our Library Media Center section of the webpage for details and information. Please click here to access the curriculum standards for Library and Media Technology from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. Music We, the Saint Elizabeth musicians are respectful, use self-control, and contribute to our learning environment, so we can grow together in God. We listen, read, write, perform, understand, and appreciate music. Please click here to access the curriculum standards for music education from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. Physical Education The Physical Education curriculum at St. Elizabeth Catholic School follows the guidelines set forth by the Diocese (see the link below), and also complies with the Missouri State and National P.E. standards. The classes combine academic learning with physical movement and fun games. In addition to the usual sport skills, the program is focused on learning about the body, good nutrition and a variety of safety awareness information. First through second grades follow a developmentally appropriate program to learn and master gross motor skills through a variety of games. We focus on games that can be used on the playground Beginning with third grade, fitness and sport skills are developed with increased proficiency. Please click below to access the curriculum standards for physical education and health from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. Physical Education Health Spanish At St. Elizabeth School, Spanish is taught to all learners in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Spanish education this school year with The Language Project. This program provides us a teacher and a curriculum to use in presenting Spanish instruction. The Language Project focuses on immersion as the primary element in presenting language to students. Our classroom teacher, Mr. Antonio Rojas, speaks to the students in Spanish as he leads the class in the grade level curriculum. Who Are We? The Language Project is super excited to be partnering with St. Elizabeth this year as your Spanish language education providers. They specialize in immersion-style language education for children aged 2 -14 years old. Students will learn Spanish the natural way through a multi-level, play-based, total-immersion curriculum. Classes include dynamic and high-energy games, music, stories, and movement activities to teach practical and conversational Spanish, including reading and writing skills in the language. Why Learn Early? Childhood is prime time to learn a second language. During this time, children are able to pick up on language naturally without the explicit explanation of grammar rules that adults struggle with. Additionally, ear and speech muscles in children are more easily able to distinguish different sounds in languages, which result in native-like accuracy and pronunciation in a second language. The Benefits of Bilingualism Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, even before English! By being bilingual in both languages, a child’s brain has enhanced math and problem solving skills, greater decision making skills, a better working memory, better performance on standardized tests, and a new found sense of cultural awareness! We believe that languages are a gift, a gift that lasts a lifetime! Assessments The professor will conduct periodic formative evaluations to determine students’ progress. The results of these assessments are used to modify instruction. Students’ language development will be assessed more formally three times a year and a report will be sent home in conjunction with quarterly report cards. Extra Curriculars
At St. Elizabeth School, we believe in the whole child and provide many additional opportunities for students to use and share their gifts and passions. Science Club (Grades 4-8) STE Robotics (Grades 4-8) Bricks 4 Kidz (Grades K-3) Band (Grades 4-8) Drum Line (Grades 4-8) Bells (Grades 6-8) Choir (Grades 1-4 and 5-8) Show Choir (Grades 7-8) Mathletes (Grades 6-8) Grades 1-8 AdmissionsRE-ENROLLMENT AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
OPENS MARCH 4, 2024 FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. *Current families will receive registration information via email and enroll through the Sycamore portal. *New families click on the link below to apply for enrollment. Please prepare to submit the following files during your application process: 1) birth certificate 2) baptismal record (if applicable) 3) STE Health Form 4) Electronic Payment Authorization 5) Record Request Form **All Families are required to upload a completed Electronic Payment Authorization Form with enrollment. ***A $450 per student (non-refundable) deposit is required to submit an application. *Electronic checks do not incur a convenience fee, so that is our preferred method of payment, however credit card payments are also accepted. |
Meeting our Students from where they are...The elementary school curriculum nurtures and challenges students to have the grit and perseverance to develop into independent individuals who possess the characteristics and skills to navigate through their educational journey.
Academic excellence is embedded within the school curriculum and supported by the St. Elizabeth Christ Skills. Through collaboration and professional development of faculty and staff, lessons are designed in which students explore, investigate, and collaborate to ensure the growth of higher-order thinking skills, competent problem solving and the ability to take risks. When facing an undesired outcome, students have the ability to regroup and approach the challenge in an alternate manner. St. Elizabeth Catholic School is one of twelve Diocesan schools that benefit from grants through the FIRE Foundation. What does that mean? We believe strongly in inclusive education where all children, regardless of ability, learn together. The benefits of inclusive education are numerous for both students with and without special needs. Inclusion also gives Catholic learning communities a unique opportunity to live our faith by modeling Christ’s love for others. Students are appreciated for their individual strengths while academic expectations are based on where the student is both developmentally and cognitively. The ultimate outcome of a St. Elizabeth education is students who have the confidence and tools to become individuals who can navigate through life in their faith and ultimately make a positive impact in their ever-changing world. On their journey from elementary to middle school, students experience tremendous change. St. Elizabeth faculty guide our young learners through these formative years with multi-faceted and developmentally responsive programs and activities designed to meet the unique needs of early adolescents. REGISTRATION
Re-enrollment and new student registration for grades 1-8 opens March 4, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year. *Current families will receive registration information via email and enroll through the Sycamore portal. TUITION AND TITHING
2024-2025 Registration fee for St. Elizabeth Parishioners - $1,525 per student (non-refundable). This fee includes registration, Parishioner Adjusted Tuition and technology fee. Registration fee for Non Parishioners - $900 per student (non-refundable). This fee includes registration and technology fee. Tuition for Non Parishioners - $7,200 St. Elizabeth parishioners are asked to faithfully tithe 5% of their income to the parish. Children of active, tithing parishioners may attend Kindergarten through 8th grade by paying the Parishioner registration fee each year. ***In addition to regular mass attendance, to be considered a St. Elizabeth Parishioner, you must have a 2024 tithing pledge on file AND documented tithing history which began no later than June of 2023. Families who have not been tithing since at least June of 2023 will be charged the non-parishioner tuition rate for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have questions regarding your tithing commitment, please email Beth Cressey at [email protected]. Tuition is due prior to the academic period for which it is intended with first payment due in August. ADMISSION PRIORITIES
- Children of active parishioners, that is families meeting the three requirements for active membership in St. Elizabeth Parish for a period of at least two years, namely: are registered in the parish, attend mass regularly, and are tithing to the parish. - Children of families new to St. Elizabeth parish who had an active membership in their previous parish for a period of at least two years. - Children from Catholic families who want to pay tuition because they do not want to leave their present parish, or for any other reason, with the approval of the pastor. - Children from non-Catholic families who want to pay tuition. - Children from Catholic families who have no history of active membership in a parish. These children will be admitted on a tuition basis until active membership is established in St. Elizabeth parish for a period of at least one year. NOTE: Once a family has a child in school, that family will be given priority for other siblings until the family either stops tithing or stops paying tuition. mo scholarship information
Students who qualify could be eligible for up to $6,375 in scholarships through the MOSCHOLARS K-12 Scholarship program in Missouri. Click the link for more information. |
