Academics

Primary School

Primary Level Program

Our elementary students experience hands-on learning in a nurturing environment.
Through daily interaction with technology and classroom manipulatives, students grow and learn.  Students develop strong peer relationships through inquiry-based learning and collaborative work.  With a variety of unique activities, students develop responsibility and independence in a  positive learning environment that fosters creativity, exploration, confidence and pride.

Discover how your child will:

    • Grow in a faith-filled environment

    • Become an empowered, self-motivated learner

    • Experience an innovative curriculum with traditional roots

SJA Activities

  • Attend school liturgies & Adoration
  • Accelerated Reader program
  • Cursive Handwriting
  • Spanish (Gr. 2-3)
  • Physical education
  • Music education
  • Art education
  • Participates in school-wide service projects throughout the year
  • Club participation including drama, Scouts

Student Support Services

  • Intervention Specialist
  • Reading Specialist
  • Math Intervention Specialist
  • Speech and Language Services
  • School Counselor

Traditions

Students in grades 1-3 participate in many of the SJA traditions throughout the school year including:

  • Grandparents’ Day
  • Halloween parade and parties
  • Christmas program
  • Catholic Schools Week
  • Field Day
  • Lenten Retreat
  • 100th Day Celebrations
  • Talent Show/School Musical
The primary level students also have grade-specific activities including:

  • 1st grade Scientist of the Week
  • 2nd grade First Communion & Reconciliation
  • 2nd grade Muffins with Moms
  • 2nd grade Sauder Village
  • 3rd grade Toledo Zoo