Academic Curriculum

Aquinas Academy endeavors to provide a well-balanced curriculum through which the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for daily living can be acquired.  The students are challenged to develop their full potential with an open, inquiring mind while always realizing a sense of accomplishment.  In addition to meeting all the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the curriculum gives special attention to the integration of Gospel values.

The following courses are included in the Aquinas Academy curriculum:
 

Students meeting established criteria (teacher recommendation, A/B average, and 90 percentile on standardized tests) may take pre-algebra and algebra.

The religion course is the most important element of the curriculum. Opportunities for prayer, reception of the sacraments and participation in a community of faith are important components of the religion program.  The goal of religious instruction is to help each child develop a relationship with God and lead a lifestyle based on the Gospel values.

All students, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, are required to study religion and to participate in the religious activities.

Initial catechesis for sacraments is the task of the child's parish community.  he immediate sacramental preparation takes place at a special time outside of the religion classroom in a family/intergenerational context.

Each year teachers provide parents/guardians with the curriculum handout that pertains to their individual subject requirements.  This important type of communication builds a strong partnership between the home and school for the benefit of the student.