Academics at St. JamesSt. James offers a rigorous curriculum focused on developing the whole child while encouraging each student to reach their highest potential. At the core of our academic program is the desire for all of our students to become critical thinkers, independent problem solvers, skilled communicators, and confident learners.
- Donna Lamonte, Assistant Head of School
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HUMANITIES
Beginning with our youngest pre-kindergarten learners who participate in emergent literacy activities, our English/Language Arts curriculum is focused on the development of strong independent readers and skilled writers. To achieve this goal, teachers in the primary grades use a guided reading approach. Students are taught in small groups, using a variety of leveled fiction and non-fiction texts to become strategic, independent readers. In grades 3-5, the instructional focus in reading shifts to the development and application of core reading comprehension skills through whole class, small group and independent reading, including novels, short stories, poems, informative articles, and historical texts. Students at the upper elementary level are taught to read, analyze and compare multiple texts on the same topic. |
MATH & SCIENCE
Our math curriculum addresses both the math content and the math practice standards. Teachers help their students become mathematically proficient by encouraging them to engage in the math practices of explaining their math reasoning, attending to precision, using math models and drawings, and persevering with problem solving attempts. Our teachers help students acquire new math skills and concepts through structured hands-on learning activities. Through the use of Singapore math strategies and other problem solving techniques, students learn to apply their math knowledge to problem solving situations. Students at all grade levels are encouraged to use mental math techniques, along with calculation skills to demonstrate their math proficiency. Through classroom inquiry and project based learning, students explore science topics. An integrated curriculum approach supports the acquisition of science topics in the reading and writing instructional program as well. Weekly STEM lessons support and enhance the classroom science curriculum. |
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We would love for you to visit our thriving campus. It’s the best way to see what we’re truly all about. Schedule a private tour during the school day and one of our admissions staff will show you around. We are conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Baton Rouge.
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