Transfiguration Catholic School strives to form each student in the highest standards of learning, faith and character, according to the vision of education of the Roman Catholic Church.

From preschool through 8th grade, we emphasize rigorous academic excellence and the unity of faith and reason. We are committed to forming students as virtuous, confident, courageous young people who will live, learn and share their Catholic faith for the rest of their lives.

Transfiguration Catholic School • 6135 15th Street North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Phone: 651-501-2220 • www.transfigurationmn.org

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CURRICULUM OVERVIEWCATHOLIC SCHOOL

TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

GRADES K-5TH CURRICULUM OVERVIEWK 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

English/ Language

Arts

Journeys/Expeditions Houghton Mifflin Reading and Literature ProgramsPhonemic Awareness, Phonics, Printing and Cursive Handwriting

Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

Social Studies

Harcourt Social Studies Series

Our World, Now and Long Ago, Families,

Communities/ Neighborhoods,

Our Country

Geography, Map Skills, Citizenship, American History

Communities, Economics, American

History,Ancient Civilizations,

Citizenship, U.S. Government

Growth of U.S. States and Regions, History,

Geography

The United States: Making a New Nation,

Early Explorers, Settlements,

Revolutionary War

MathAdding/Subtracting,

Number Sense, Shapes, Patterns

Adding/Subtracting, Measurements, Geometry Concepts

Numbers and Operations, Geometry,

Measurement, Fractions, Algebra,

Data Analysis

Fractions, Decimals, Geometry, Statistics,

Pre-Algebra

Algebraic Reasoning, Fractions, Decimals

Measurement, Geometry

Science

Life Science: Trees, Animal Life, Insects, Plant Life Earth Science: Air, Weather

Physical Science: Liquids and Solids, Rocks, Balance and Motion

Solar System, Movement of the Moon, Plant and

Animal Life, Ecosystems, Sound

and Light Energy

Plant Life, Water Cycle, Rocks and

Minerals, Properties of Matter, Electricity,

Engineering

Ecosystems, Light and Color, Earth's Changing Surface, Resources, Simple

Machines

Computer Coding, Programming, Robotics

Ozobots, Dash and Dot Robots, OSMO Systems

Computer Coding and Programming Computer Coding, Programming, Robotics, LEGO Technic and Mindstorm Design Systems

Religion

Image of God Series Ignatius Press

Faith and Life Series Our Heavenly Father

Faith and Life Series Jesus Our Life

Faith and Life Series Our Life with Jesus

Faith and Life SeriesJesus Our Guide

Faith and Life SeriesCredo: I Believe

Virtues in Practice: Faith, Hope, Charity

ACADEMIC, STEM, FINE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS• Academic Triathalon• Ashland Collaborative Theater• Choir and Band• Computer Coding in all grades• Chess Club• Declamations Speech Competition• Drama Club

• Eagle Bluff Learning Center Camp• Geography Bee• Junior Achievement

BizTown, Finance Park• Lego Robotics Team• MathCounts Competitive Team• Religion Bee

• Science Fair• Spelling Bee• Summer Discovery Science Program• Quiz Bowl• Washington, D.C. Trip• 1:1 iPad Program in Middle School

Transfiguration Catholic School • 6135 15th Street North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Phone: 651-501-2220 • www.transfigurationmn.org

SAMPLE READING LIST• A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain• Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson• Friedrich, Hans Peter Richter• Out of the Silent Planet, C. S. Lewis• Soldier’s Heart, Gary Paulsen• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain• The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank• The Giver, Lois Lowry• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis• The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway• The Outsiders, S. E. Hinton• The Pearl, John Steinbeck• The River, Gary Paulsen• The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Avi• Tuck Everlasting, Natalie Babbitt• Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls• Wonder, R.J. Palacio

GRADES 6TH-8TH CURRICULUM OVERVIEW6th 7th 8th

English/ Language

ArtsSadlier-Oxford Vocabulary / Houghton Mifflin English / Great Expectations Reading / Adventures for Readers

Social Studies

Minnesota Studies - Northern Lights Minnesota Historical Society

History, Geography, Economics, Citizenship

Call to Freedom - Holt United States History (1865-Present) Geography, Economics, Citizenship

World Geography and Cultures - Pearson History, Geography, Economics, Citizenship

MathHolt McDougal Math

Pre-Algebra Geometry, Statistics

Holt McDougal Math Pre-Algebra

Geometry, Statistics

Holt McDougal Math Algebra 1

Science

Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

Life Science, Biology, Dissections Cells, Human Systems, Science Fair

Earth Science, Geology, Plate Tectonics Oceanography, Meteorology, Science Fair

Computer Coding and Programming

ReligionFaith and Life Series - Ignatius Press

Following Christ: Ten Commandments, Holy Mass

Faith and Life Series - Ignatius Press The Life of Grace, Prayer

Faith and Life Series - Ignatius Press Our Life in the Church

Confirmation: YDisciple - Augustine Institute

Faith and Reason Critical Thinking Sessions - Catholic Vision / The Big Questions: Logic and Philosophy of the Human Person

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Transfiguration Catholic School • 6135 15th Street North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Phone: 651-501-2220 • www.transfigurationmn.org

FAITH AND VALUESOur preschool students are introduced to the liturgical life of the Church through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.

We offer daily prayer, weekly Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Living Stations of the Cross.

Our middle school students participate in critical-thinking courses which introduce them to logic and philosophy, including the teachings of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas.

Our Catholic vision course explores the Catholic worldview and the way it shapes our culture and lives.

DAILY LESSONSOur licensed preschool program is staffed by certified instructors and is designed to promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child. We offer the following subjects and specialist classes:

• Art• Dramatic Play• Large and Small Group Activities• Large Motor/Small Motor Development• Library• Literature/Language Development

• Math• Music• Religion• Sensory Activities• Spanish• Science

Transfiguration preschool offers pre-kindergarten options for children ages 3-5 and focuses on supplementing early home experiences in a loving environment while educating children about the Catholic faith.

Together, we learn using imagination, exploration, creativity and interaction. We balance organized activities and open-ended play to promote the growth and development of each child. We pray together in a Catholic environment that will help instill a love of God, self, and others.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDCatechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based program that gives our preschool students a simple, profound involvement with the Gospel and the liturgical life of the Church. It emphasizes quiet contemplation and the enjoyment of spending time with God.

Parables and events of the life of Jesus, which reveal his love, are presented to the children through Bible readings and simple, beautiful materials and lessons. The children learn songs, prayers and to work quietly and reverently with meaningful liturgical objects.

Transfiguration Catholic School • 6135 15th Street North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Phone: 651-501-2220 • www.transfigurationmn.org

TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FAITHFUL BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL