Curriculum
Teaching and Learning Organized by Multi-level Student-centered Classrooms in which students learn across two or more grades and are taught by the same teacher for two or more years.
Education and Catechism at Little Flower
Curriculum implementation for Little Flower School follows thecurriculum guides of the Archdiocese of San Antoniousing the Catholic School Standards with the integration of Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Each grade level covers the following subjects throughout the year:
Reading
English/ Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Peace Education
Science
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Technology
Other Electives
Recent upgrades and Chromebooks for every student allow the use of programs that support reading and math skill development.
The Main Pillars of Little Flower School are derived from St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower) and her "Story of a Soul":
Academic Rigor
Developing the mind
Emotional Maturity
Developing the heart
Deepened Faith
Developing the soul
The Unique Student Experience includes:
Montessori-like Micro-school Environment
Student-led Community Service
Student-created publication of their own versions of Story of a Soul
Student-led Goal-Setting conferences
Student-led Peace Initiative
Student-led symposium on creativity
Faith Development Retreats
Thorough preparation for the Sacraments
Student-led stewardship projects of our natural environment
Student-generated podcast