Typical Day
At St. Thomas Aquinas, as at all the schools of the Partnership, students develop rich knowledge of the world, productive habits for a lifetime, and deep bonds with their school community and their Creator.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
St. Thomas Aquinas provides early elementary students strong foundations in phonics, number skills, and knowledge building—and the joy of learning alongside good friends and nurturing teachers.
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Our students gain a strong foundation for reading by developing phonics skills—the sounds, letters, and words that are the building blocks of texts.
Find out more about Core Knowledge Language Arts here.
Developing math concepts and vocabulary helps our students follow a carefully sequenced path to deep understanding and math problem-solving skills.
Find out more about Eureka Math here.
Even in early grades, our students discover the world’s wonders through scientific explorations.
3rd to 5th Grade
Upper elementary students expand their knowledge of the world and themselves as they develop habits of mind and heart to last a lifetime.
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6th through 8th grade
Our approach to middle school prepares students for the challenges and rewards of great high school opportunities—and equips them to be great friends, principled community members, and flourishing young adults.
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