Curriculum 1st-5th Grade

In 1st-5th grade, St. Bonaventure Catholic School builds confident learners through a strong foundation in core academics, faith formation, and personal growth. Students engage in a rich curriculum that includes reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and religion—paired with hands-on learning, small group instruction, and differentiated support to meet each child’s individual needs. Enrichment classes such as Spanish, STEM, art, music, physical education, and library complement the academic experience and nurture well-rounded development.

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Religion

  • Weekly Mass in the Church

  • Liturgy Preparation

  • Sacramental Preparation

  • Spiritual Retreats

  • Faith Families

  • Service Projects

  • Eucharistic Adoration

  • Sadlier We Believe – Catholic Identity Edition*

  • Loyola Press - Growing with God

Mathematics

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills

  • Daily Foundational Skill Review using Moby Max

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Savvas Envision Mathematics Program

English Language Arts

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Foundational Skills in Reading

  • Conventions and Knowledge of Language integrating Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar

  • Skills Practice in Persuasive, Expository, and Narrative Writing using Four Square Writing (1-2) and Step Up to Writing (3-5)

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Houghton Mifflin Journeys Reading and Language Arts Program

  • Add Simple Solutions Eng/Reading Comp (3rd-8th)

Science

  • Curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards

  • Studies include Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences

  • Scientific Inquiry

  • Hands on Investigation and Experimentation

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Mystery Science Science Curriculum

  • Brainstorm STEM Enrichment (grades 1-4)

Elementary Curriculum for 1st-5th Grade

Social Studies

  • Meets mission-driven national standards approved by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange

  • Studies include Communities, California History, and American History

  • Multiple field study experiences

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Walk Through California (4th)

  • Walk Through the American Revolution (5th)

  • Houghton-Mifflin Into Social Studies 2019*

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Friendzy - Biblical, Comprehensive, Evidence-Based SEL Schoolwide Curriculum

Spanish

  • The 3rd - 5th grade Spanish enrichment program is an introduction to the Spanish language and Latin American cultures and traditions.

  • Students will learn basic vocabulary and commands, including colors, numbers, months of the year, days of the weeks and more through songs and engaging interactive lessons.

Enrichment Opportunities

updated 08/2024