Challenge - Rigor - Success
The Academy of St. Joseph challenges students through a rigorous and enriched curriculum. Students are asked to become critical thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers, and global thinkers through a deep understanding of mathematics, science, and the humanities. In addition to the core academic program, daily instruction is offered in Spanish to all students giving them early exposure to another language. By the end of eighth-grade students have mastered beginning conversational, writing, and reading, skills in Spanish. All students receive instruction in Art, Music, and Physical Education. Students in Lower School receive weekly instruction in Library Science and Chess. Upper School students have the opportunity to participate in an elective block, which allows them to explore their interests through a variety of course offerings.
The learning environment created by this enriched and integrated curriculum fosters opportunities for students to ask questions, explore their own thinking process, take risks and make informed decisions. Students are involved in class projects that support their development as confident, competent, and collaborative learners. Opportunities for hands-on exploration and real-life application allow students to extend and apply their knowledge beyond the classroom. All learning experiences support students as they develop skills that are foundational for lifelong learning, well-being, and social development. The focus of all learning experiences at the Academy of St. Joseph are to challenge and engage with the purpose of building confidence, a love for learning, a thirst for knowledge and wisdom, and above all a strong foundation for the future intellectual, physical and social development of our students.