Art, Language, PE, Computer & Library

ART is taught in an atmosphere wherein young children are able to learn art skills in a personally meaningful way. Each child is encouraged to create their artwork, while using their own creative touch. The special use of color, lines, paints, pencils, shapes, designs, shadowing and symmetry are just some of the techniques taught.

LANGUAGES Spanish is introduced to students in Kindergarten and they study it through 5th grade. Middle School students have an exploratory language curriculum which begins in 6th grade. At this time, students are introduced to French and Spanish for a semester. They progress from basic vocabulary to being able to construct simple sentences. They are assessed by means of a portfolio and an annual tape recording which show progress from year to year. In seventh grade, students choose between French, Spanish, and Latin for a two-year course. Students are able to test out of Level One Language in High School.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION is stressed as a lifelong goal which promotes healthy living. Various activities encourage the belief that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, competition, self-expression, and social expression.

COMPUTER prepares students at all grade levels to be accomplished in the realm of constantly evolving technology. Through a hands-on approach of weekly instructional classes that support the classroom teachers' integration of regular computer access in different subject areas, students apply skills that provide ways to foster communications, analysis, research and understanding. There are two class size computer labs, a library research lab and computers in every classroom on a wireless network serviced by cable internet connection. From basic keyboarding skills to meeting national and state technology standards through the Real Journeys In Technology curriculum, students find our Catholic values permeate the content and process of this extremely relevant aspect of their education.

LIBRARY at Butler Catholic is on the bookshelves and is also on the computer! The school library is a pleasant, bright room that houses a wonderful collection of both fiction and non-fiction books. Displays throughout the library encourage readers to investigate books from the many sections in the library. The primary students have a carpeted listening center that is arranged to create an inviting atmosphere for reading. Children select books each week from the collection and a variety of new books that are being added to the shelves. A mini computer lab is adjacent to the library. There are currently seven computers in the room which will be used for research work.