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Academic Curriculum

As the famous educator Horace Mann once remarked: “As goes the teacher, so goes the school.” The teachers at St. Pius X represent the very best of what a Catholic education has to offer. With an average of more than fifteen years teaching experience, our teachers provide students with both the basic skills as well as a framework for problem solving and critical thinking.

Curriculum Highlights

• The Indiana Academic Standards are used as the basis for all curricular decision making.
• ISTEP+ results from the past several years reveal consistent high-performance among our students. These results have earned St. Pius X the highest rating of excellence (“exemplary”) from the Indiana Department of Education.
• Regular classroom instruction for grades K-5 is enhanced by teachers specializing in art, music, physical education and health, and library and media. Often, these grade level and “special” teachers coordinate integrated projects designed to engage and challenge students.
• The 6-8th grade students are required to take separate classes in English and literature each year. Teachers often collaborate on writing projects to integrate the two courses. This approach has proven very effective in providing students foundational skills in writing and grammar as well as cultivating a sincere love of reading.
• Spanish is a curricular requirement for every student in grades K-8. While the time commitments differ according to the grade level, this class is considered an important part of a diversified curriculum.
• Technology and media are integrated in the curriculum, with teachers utilizing the computer lab and library for in-class projects and presentations.
• Several teachers are trained in the Orten-Gillingham approach to reading, which takes a multi-faceted approach to reading.
• As a simple way to encourage critical thinking, reading and math skills, students participate in the following weekly activities meant to enhance these skills and bring the students in the school together around a common goal.