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MORE THAN CORE CURRICULUM<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Every Child Has God-Given Abilities, Talents & Needs<\/h2><\/span>
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At St. Mary of Gostyn School, our teachers develop and utilize instructional methods that guarantee personal growth and individual success for each child. Students experience Catholic faith formation in addition to a superior academic education. Our comprehensive curriculum is an expanded, enhanced version of the Illinois Common Core Learning Standards and follows Diocese of Joliet Standards. We emphasize creativity, critical and analytical thinking and real-world application with a Catholic worldview.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Diocese of Joliet Standards<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Math<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will acquire a knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math skills to solve problems through the use of specially selected texts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Science<\/h2><\/div>
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Students use concrete, hands-on experiences to understand science in the physical and natural world around them through observing, predicting, questioning and explaining.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Language Arts<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will develop skills that allow them to read with fluency, comprehend and interpret written materials, communicate well and listen and speak effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Religion<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will learn about their Catholic faith through stories, activities, Scripture, prayer, discussion and reflection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Social Studies<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will progress from learning awareness about the people and life around them to an understanding of our society, history and government.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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STEAM<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will build background knowledge of the different scientific concepts using sensory experiences, while building problem solving and critical thinking skills. STEAM instills a passion for innovation in our students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Physical Education<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will learn and explore factors of a healthy lifestyle about good health habits as well as physical activities designated for their grade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Spanish<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will learn the Spanish language and culture through song, authentic Spanish literature, and art.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Music<\/h2><\/div>
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Students will experience the joy of music from multiple, grade appropriate, perspectives including music analysis and musical construction, sharpening listening skills as well as vocal and instrumental performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ACCREDITATION<\/h4><\/span>
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All schools within the Diocese of Joliet are accredited by AdvancEd, the parent organization for the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACA CASI).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Highlights:<\/h3><\/span>
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