Upper Elementary The academic program in the upper elementary grades (grades 3, 4, and 5) is more challenging and demanding than the lower elementary grades as students prepare to enter middle school. Using research based curriculum, emphasis is placed on sharpening critical thinking and problem-solving skills while developing specific knowledge. The program helps students to establish a solid foundation of learning in the core subjects. The students are able to explore their talents, both academically and socially, through music, art, and physical education. Students are also encouraged to participate in age-appropriate extra-curricular activities such as choir, chess, cheerleading, band, ballet, altar service, sports, scouts, student council, quiz bowl, and geography and spelling bees. We have identified the following websites which will be beneficial for our upper elementary students: Science Discovery Electricty - Energy Story Weather Elements General Information Ask Kids Yahoo Kids AOL @ School Saints Language Arts Children’s Literature Grammar Social Studies Adventures Presidents National Geographic Math AAA Math Multiplication Games Mission, Vision and Beliefs Ideal Graduate History Student Census Card Alumni Extracurricular Activities Technology Overview Foreign Language Home Message From the Principal School Events