Saint Angela Merici Parish School is a Catholic community offering a Christ-centered environment. Religion is integrated with all aspects of student life and our curriculum. This atmosphere fosters the development of a personal relationship with God. Our goal is to develop faith-filled, active Catholics who model Christ to the world.
St. Angela Merici Parish School offers students opportunities for growth in the following major subjects:
Daily religion curriculum incorporates a study of scripture, prayers, bible verses and an understanding of our Catholic values and traditions.
Highlights include:
Students participate in age-appropriate hands-on projects and activities that encourage wonder and critical thinking. Grade K-8 attend STEM lab throught the week. iPad and chrome book carts are availabie for grades K-4. Students in grades 5-8 are a 1-1 technology (BYOD).
Grades K-8 participate in the art program where students learn about a famous artist, then create their own unique work inspired by the artist.
All grades attend music classes for preparation of liturgies and exposure to music.
Reading, English, Spelling, Writing, Vocabulary, Composition, Library Skills, and Appreciation of Literature. Enrichment and reinforcement classes are available. Highlights include: K-8 Accelerated Reader Program and Library, Annual School Spelling Bee and more.
Students will gain a strong understanding of Mathematics Skills, The Number System, Number Operations, Measurement & Data, Geometry, Algebraic Thinking, Statistics & Probability, Expressions & Equations and Functions. Enrichment/Advanced and reinforcement classes are available. Mathematic highlights include: Damien High School Mathematics Competition.
Our P.E. Teacher for grades TK-8 creates physical fitness programs appropriate for each grade.
General Sciences and Laboratory Experiences. Grades 1‐8 attend the science lab. Science highlights include:
Study trip to the Long Beach Aquarium (5th grade), 3-day AstroCamp study trip (6th grade) and 3-day Catalina study trip (7th grade).
Students gain a deeper understanding of history, geography, economics, community, government and current events. Social studies highlights include: Walk Through California and Mission Trip (4th grade), Walk Through the American Revolution (5th grade) and trip to Washington DC (8th grade).
Grades K-8 are taught the Spanish language. The Spanish program is a wonderful way to introduce the students to a second language. Students expand their spanish vocabulary throughout the year.
Grades 6-8 learn through:
Grades K-5 learn through: