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WHAT OUR STUDENTS LEARN

 

St. Matthias Transfiguration provides an innovative education to students from preschool through eighth grade.  Our students learn through a child-centered curriculum that emphasizes academic subjects, life skills and values necessary for the development of the whole person as well as for academic success.

 

Academic Studies                                      Special Programs


  • Balanced Literacy/Guided Reading
  • Computer Science via a wireless network

o       Internet-connected computer lab

o       Individual laptop computers for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students

o       Multi-media resources

  • Mathematics, including Algebra
  • Physical Education
  • Project Based Learning   PBL article
  • Reading
  • Religion
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Spanish
  • Reading Counts
  • Art and Music
  • Choir
  • Church Servers
  • Extended Care
  • Field Trips
  • Guest Speakers
  • Junior Achievement
  • Red Ribbon Week
  • Student Council
  • Study Skills
  •  Special Education
  • Summer Camp
  • 2-Year-Old Enrichment Program
  • Extracurricular Activities

Learning Skills

  • Study Skills               •     Collaboration
  •  Problem Solving        •     Organization

 

Life Skills

·          Service            ·          Friendship       ·          Community      ·          Compassion

 

Academic Competitions

St. Matthias Transfiguration students benefit from their participation in competitions and programs such as:  Essay and Poetry Contests, History Contests, National Vocabulary Contest, Science Fairs, Spelling Bees and the Illinois First Lego League Tournament.