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Curriculum
The curriculum for St. Theresa Catholic School is provided by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, in full compliance with the requirements of the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and the Texas Education Agency. Our academic program is designed to provide an educational environment that challenges the average and the accelerated student. The curriculum is based on Christian values and authentic Catholic doctrine.
Religious Education
Religious education is the heart of education in St. Theresa Catholic School. The religious dimension of the school extends throughout all subject areas and all school activities. Daily prayer, in addition to weekly Mass and special liturgical celebrations, provide a framework in which Gospel values can flourish. Formal religious instruction in the Catholic tradition begins in pre-kindergarten and continues throughout all grade levels.
Primary/Intermediate Grades (Pre-K - 5)
The major thrust of early childhood and kindergarten programs is the enhancement of language and communication skills.
A core curriculum is taught at primary and intermediate levels in self-contained classroom settings. Major subjects include: religion, reading, English, spelling, mathematics, social studies and science. Special-area classes include: Spanish, computer, physical education, music, band, and speech.
Middle School
A core curriculum is taught in a departmentalized setting. Major subjects for each middle school grade level include:
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th grade |
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Religion |
Religion |
Religion |
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Literature |
Literature |
Literature |
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English |
English |
English |
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Mathematics |
Pre-Algebra |
Pre-Algebra / Algebra |
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World History |
Texas History |
American History |
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Earth Science |
Life Science |
Integrated Physics & Chemistry |
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Auxiliary Classes |
Auxiliary Classes |
Auxiliary Classes |
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Spanish |
Spanish |
Spanish |
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Computer |
Computer |
Computer |
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Phys. Ed. |
Phys.Ed. |
Phys. Ed. |
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Creative Writing |
Creative Writing |
Creative Writing |
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Music |
Music |
Music |
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Art |
Art |
Band |
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Electives |
Electives |
Electives |
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Band |
Band |
Band |
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Choir |
Choir |
Choir |
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Speech |
Speech |
Art |
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Spanish Forensics |
Spanish Forensics |
Speech |
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Spanish Forensics |
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Latin |