St. James Curriculum Mission Statement:

St. James School's curriculum is designed to use a variety of strategies that will allow each student to become a self-directed, responsible learner. The curriculum is an outcome-based education, created to provide individual students with opportunities for success in achieving the standards set forth by the Archdiocese.

St. James Curriculum Philosophy Statement:

The curriculum challenges our diverse population of students, whom we serve, to maximize their learning potential. Outcome-based education addresses multiple learning and teaching styles, emphasizes application of knowledge and establishes a link to the Archdiocesan Curriculum Framework. The curriculum provides a guide, which enables the teachers to expect high levels of success for the students. Opportunities for individual success target the development of intellectual, spiritual, physical and moral responsibility within the student. The learning process fosters a total community commitment in which parents act as primary educators.

Archdiocese of Louisville Curriculum:

St. James School follows the curriculum framework developed by the Archdiocese of Louisville curriculum office. This framework outlines the national standards being met, the content to be covered, and the skills to be taught at each grade level, kindergarten through eighth grade. The Archdiocese also makes recommendations regarding textbook selection based on this curriculum framework. A copy is available at St. James School as well as at the Archdiocese of Louisville curriculum office.

The curriculum mission of the Archdiocese of Louisville requires schools to participate in the Archdiocesan Outcomes-Centered Educational System of curriculum decision-making, organization, and delivery.

Archdiocese of Louisville Curriculum Philosophy Statement:

With regard to the role of curriculum in the Archdiocese, St. James:

• Is based upon the belief the parent is the primary educator of the student.
• Is based upon gospel values and the development of the whole child.
• Is designed to educate all students to develop a lifelong love for learning and to become responsible, self-sufficient members of the church and society.
• Is designed at the school level within the parameters of the district framework and reflects content standards based on effective research.
• Is designed to offer a variety of strategies for instructional delivery, the effective use of learner time, and assessment based upon the developmental needs of the learner.
• Is continually assessed for effectiveness by internal reflection, dialogue and long term studies with modification as needed.