Elementary
St. Greg's has a well structured, faith based, and rigorous academic elementary program. Our curriculum is aligned PK-8. Small class sizes allow for differentiated instruction and the ability for staff to focus on students' individual gifts and talents. Parents play a vital role in our school and are present on campus daily.
Faith Based Curriculum:
- students prepare for sacraments with classmates and in collaboration with parish priests and family faith formation
- Diocese standards based religion curriculum with a strong focus on developing a relationship with God through daily prayer
- celebration of the liturgical season throughout the year
- prayer partner program
- students in grade 4 attend advent and lenten retreats
- mass tours
- students attend weekly mass and participate in the liturgy at least 1x a year
Rigorous Academic Program:
- curriculum is fully aligned with NYS standards
- instruction is based upon STREAM principles
- technology integration to meet all learning needs
- ELA and math screening 3x a year
- project based learning
- strong focus on 21st century skills of creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking
Structured Learning Environment:
- rule of 5 adopted throughout school community PK-8
- students are taught to be inclusive
- students wear a school uniform and follow the dress code
- respect and manners are reinforced through holding doors and standing when the principal enters the classroom
Strong Community:
- parent volunteers are present on campus daily
- room parents plan festive holiday celebrations throughout the year
- students participate in team building
- Parish priests greet students in the morning at arrival
- strong collaboration between administration and faculty
- Home School Association supports school programs through fundraising efforts yearly
