The curriculum for Saint Jude the Apostle School is based upon the knowledge that each person is a unique human being. Our teachers are committed to helping develop the whole child through curriculum rich in academic, spiritual, social and emotional development.

GRADE 1
Key Points of Interest

• Weekly teacher newsletter
• Teach We Believe Sadlier Religion Series
• Attend weekly Liturgies with Grade 5 partners 
• Literature-based Reading/Language Arts program includes Phonics component
• Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
• Readiness grouping in Math 
• First grade students present an all-school Angel Advent 
• special first grade "angels" present all-school Advent liturgy; Weekly Teacher Newsletter

GRADE 2
Key Points of Interest

• Weekly teacher newsletter
• Literature-based Reading/Language Arts program includes Phonics component

• Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
• Readiness grouping in Math
• Book Report incentives
• Sacrament of First Reconciliation
• Sacrament of First Eucharist 

Service

• Coats for Kids or Mister Rogers Sweater Drive

GRADE 3
Key Points of Interest 

• Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Program that includes a Phonics component and complimentary chapter books
• Literature Circles
• Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
• Hands-on Science labs
• Cursive writing introduced
• IOWA Basics testing 
• Daily assignment notebooks used

Service

• Pen Pals 
• San Camillus resident visits

GRADE 4
Key Points of Interest

• Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Program that includes a Phonics component and complimentary chapter books
• Literature Circles
• Departmentalized Science/Social Studies
• Hands-on Science labs
• Class Service initiatives
• Extensive study of the state of Wisconsin
• Brown Bag Lunch Career Program with guest speakers
• Iowa Basic Testing

Service

• Used Book Drive

GRADE 5
Key Points of Interest

• Literature-Based Reading/Language Arts Program that includes a Phonics component and complimentary chapter books
• Literature Circles
• Departmentalized Science/English Studies
• Family Health Education Program for students and parents
• IOWA Basics testing 
• Altar Serving training

Service

• Second Harvest Food Drive