Curriculum

Saint Patrick School curriculum aligns with the standards set by the Diocese of Paterson Schools Offices, as well as state and national standards. Our instructional practices reflect current research-based strategies together with traditional strategies to promote academic success for each student.  All students participate in the following courses of study:

• English-language Arts (includes reading, phonics, spelling, writing, grammar)
• Mathematics
• Religion
• Social Studies
• Science
• Technology
• Fine Arts (music, art)
• Physical Education

Our academic courses include our Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs.  Please see the link for information on each individual program.
In grades Pre-K to Grade 8, all students participate in STEM education. Please see the STEM link for more information on our STEM program.

Saint Patrick School students are assessed once each using the Terra Nova Standardized Test in Grades 2-8.  Students in Grade 8 take the High School Profiency Test (COOP) test each October as a high school entrance assessment.