Curriculum–Special Area Subjects
Reef Balls Students Made
Technology Education
Weekly computer instruction is offered to all students (PreK-4 through Grade 8) in our fully networked technology lab. Our technology program is designed to provide students with the technical skill necessary to utilize technology in their other studies. Skill instruction is often done within the context of the content areas. The lab is available to teachers for class use to supplement regular classroom instruction with Internet research and use of Microsoft Office applications within curriculum.
In additions to our technology lab, our mathematic middle school level and science lab has a laptop mobile lab cart, LCD projector/laptop cart system with an Interactive White Boards for interactive curriculum learning use. Three additional Mobile Interactive White Boards are housed one in each level -- early childhood, primary, and intermediate -- for interactive curriculum learning use. Besides the classroom IWB, our early childhood, primary and intermediate classrooms have several student desktop computer systems with educational software and Internet access.
St. Casimir Catholic School uses PowerSchool – a technology-based administrative student information system and progress report card. Parent access website is https://archbalt.powerschool.com/public.
Our St. Casimir Catholic School teachers keep our parents informed of daily homework, class announcements, and class reminders on our teacher's website at http://connections.stcasimirschool.us.
Parents can email Mrs. Pat, at techadmin@stcasimirschool.us for their secured username and password.
Art
Weekly art instruction is provided to all students in PreK-3 to grade 8 in our well-equipped art lab. Projects and activities are age and developmentally appropriate. Students are often involved in community endeavors, and art is displayed in neighborhood settings such as the Canton branch of the Pratt Library or Fells Point Gallery. The art program supports the core content instructional programs with interdisciplinary activities.
Music
Music instruction is provided weekly to all students in PreK-3 to grade 8. There are also various other opportunities for music at St. Casimir Catholic School. The school’s chorus is open to students in grades 3-8. In addition to the annual Christmas program, the chorus entertains at the Home & School Association’s May meeting, for invited guests and traveling to Future Care Nursing Center and senior citizen groups.
Physical Education/Health Class
Students from PreK-3 to grade 8 enjoy weekly physical education classes. Instruction focuses on skill development, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. In addition, various after school sports clinics and opportunities to participate in sports teams are offered. A Field Day and picnic is held each spring at Merritt Point Park. Our middle school students also receive instructions about nutrition and exercise during a weekly Health class.
Spanish
Weekly Spanish is offered to all students from PreK-3 to grade 8. In addition to learning Spanish fundamentals, students are exposed to a variety of cultural traditions throughout the school year.
Library
Weekly library classes are scheduled for all students from PreK-3 to grade 4. Students learn appropriate library, study, and research skills. Grades 5-8 students use the library as a resource appropriately as part of their regular instructional program. All students have the opportunity to check out library books. Classes also take advantage of the nearby Canton branch of the Enoch Pratt Library as well.