Our student enrollment is approximately 600 students in Grades K-8. There are three classes of each grade level. Maximum class size is 25 students. Grades K and 1 have a full-time instructional aide assigned to each class. Grades 2-8 share instructional aides.
The K-8 curriculum is sequential in all areas, and students are exposed to a wide variety of cross-curricular learning activities. Language Arts (Reading, English, Spelling, Writing, and Phonics), Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion, Foreign Language, Technology, Music, Physical Education, and Art, are taught in all grades. Students in second and third grades learn cursive handwriting. We follow the Archdiocese of Louisville Curriculum Framework , which is based on Core Content Standards.
Online access for parents and students to view progress reports is available through FACTS. Our FACTS Parent Portal encourages students to be responsible for their own academic progress and allows parents to monitor progress as well. The ability to view grades each week encourages open communication between student, parent, and teacher.
The classroom teachers teach Religion on a daily basis and use Jesus as a model for daily interactions. Students attend Mass weekly and on Holy Days. Students in second grade prepare for their First Eucharist. Students in seventh grade prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation to take place in eighth grade. Students prepare special programs for our liturgies and participate as servers, lectors, cross-bearers, hospitality ministers, and vocalists. Beginning in 2024, students in grade four will prepare for First Reconciliation.
Grades K & 8 participate in our “buddy program,” where younger students are paired with older students to join in creative classroom activities to encourage friendships between the “buddies”. Buddies sit together at mass to help learn proper mass behavior and participation. They also participate in one field trip together.
Special events for elementary students include guest speakers, Donuts with Grownups, Derby Parade, Kindergarten talent show, pep rallies, PTO fundraiser, Field Day, and Catholic Schools Week. Students also participate in a variety of field trips that in the past have included trips to Salato Wildlife Center, Locust Grove, the Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Zoo, Cathedral of the Assumption, Huber’s Farm, Stage One Theatre, and more.
