Programs

Children express their feelings and ideas about the real world and the world of imagination through various types of media. As they learn to express their own feelings, they learn to appreciate ways in which others express themselves.

Art Objectives:
● To develop the principles of Art – line, texture, color, shape, etc.
● To expose the child to various art forms and styles
● To familiarize the students with artists and art history
● To allow for creativity in the student’s own expression of art

Music is offered weekly in Full time PreK4 through 8th grade. Music requires students to be creative, disciplined, flexible, and work collaboratively with others. Music helps students to explore the emotions that various songs or types of music bring them. It helps them articulate what they feel and why. Through exploring music of other cultures, students see the world through another’s eyes and appreciate different ways of thinking and living.

Music Objectives
● To help students differentiate their speaking and singing voice
● To teach students to keep a steady beat
● Use games and activities to teach simple songs
● To help students sing in harmony 15
● To teach reading and recognition of different music styles
● To familiarize students with different stages of music, composers, and the history of music
● To apply the knowledge of music theory through the use of recorders and rhythm instruments
● To develop advanced skills in playing instruments
● To offer performance opportunities, such as a Christmas show, talent show, and choirs

Music Programs:
● Students in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join the School Choir. After Christmas, 3rd graders are allowed to participate.
● Students in grades 1 and 2 are welcome to participate in cherub choir.
● Band and Instrumental Lessons are available to any interested students in grades 4 through 8.
● After reaching a certain level of proficiency, students may be eligible to participate in the Delone Catholic Junior Band.

BIENVENIDOS a la CLASE de ESPANOL! This course focuses on FUN learning activities: reading stories, singing, dancing, group work and Religious and Cultural activities. ¡Dios te Bendiga!

If a child is to be successful in school and in life, he/she should be strong, healthy, disciplined, and active. It is through such activity that growth occurs and physical and mental coordination develops. Our physical education program helps students to be successful in achieving the objectives of our school’s curriculum.

Physical Education Objectives
● To teach the student basic calisthenics with sequential skill development
● To develop a healthy spirit of competition and a spirit of enthusiasm
● To present and develop understanding of rules and regulations
● To develop self-confidence in the student as well as a spirit of independence
● To integrate movement within other areas of the curriculum
● To teach the student the basics in hygiene and health care

Saint Joseph School is constantly investigating and executing strategies that incorporate appropriate computer, multimedia, and related informational technologies into the curriculum and administrative processes.

Technology/Computer Education Objectives
● To acquaint students with state-of-the-art technology
● To reinforce basic computer literacy
● To utilize software in CAI, Computer Assisted Instruction, across the curriculum
● To provide opportunities for students to become skilled in using technology by teaching them to collect, graph, organize, and present data
● To use the computer as a creative and problem-solving tool
● To utilize technology equipment for school-wide communication
● To teach structured logical thinking through coding/programming