Students in preschool through eighth grade use the Loyola Press, Christ Our Life series. This series is endorsed by the NCCB and focuses on the pillars of the Catholic catechism. First grade students also use materials from the Our Sunday Visitor series and second grade students use the Dynamic Catholic Series. Students in second grade also participate in sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Our eighth graders receive preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.

The language arts curriculum follows the Common Core Standards and has a foundation in reading through the development of a strong base in phonics. Students at every level are expected to read, write, spell, and speak daily. Teachers use a balanced program of both Basil language arts programs as well as novel studies to achieve their learning objectives each day. Accelerated Reader is a supplemental program used in first through sixth grade. Writing is emphasized across the curriculum.

The Catholic Diocese of Memphis system of schools follows the math common core standards as well as other concepts that are critical for academic success at each level. Mathematical concepts beginning with the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the fundamental basis to teach the students the concepts of problem solving, elementary geometry and algebra. Students are taught to use logical as well as critical thinking skills. Students utilize IXL.com math as supplemental reinforcement to the basic math program.

Beginning with our kindergarten program, the students learn the importance of the neighborhood and communities around them. As the students advance through the school, emphasis is placed on the larger populations that affect our world. Study of our country, other nations and the world incorporates the multi faceted interworkings of society. This overview also focuses on important figures in history, the many cultures of our world, and each individual’s responsibility to our neighbor through good citizenship.

Spanish is introduced to our students in pre-school. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade receive weekly instruction in Spanish. The seventh and eighth grade students meet daily. The curriculum goes beyond elementary phrases to conversation and exposure to the different cultures of Spanish speaking nations.

All students participate in weekly physical education. The emphasis of the physical education curriculum goes beyond team and individual sports to educating the students on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and fitness for life.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend weekly art class. The artist is given the opportunity to participate in creativity through many mediums. Primary grades work with everything from crayons to water color to clay. Middle and junior high students incorporate wood, tempera paints, sculpting and even metal projects into the curriculum to allow students to delve into their own perspective of what is art . The curriculum also exposes students to art history and different artistic techniques. A goal or our program is to integrate art into the core subject areas.

All students attend weekly music class. Music at St. Louis begins with instruction in basic music elements as applied to percussion instruments and chorus. Students are also given the opportunity to learn string instruments. Each student throughout their tenure at St. Louis learns about the different genres of music and is given guidance in composing from those genres as well as learning about the eras. Students are also given the opportunity to participate in one of three divisions of the school orchestra and be a member in the children’s choir. Each year students have the opportunity to try out for two musical productions specifically geared for their age and grade levels.

St. Louis School follows the Next Generation Science Standards. Our curriculum is a broad overview of life, earth, physical science and engineering. Students learn about the wonders of our world. A hands on approach to the concepts brings learning to life as students participate in many experiments and STEM projects and learning experiences.