Educational Programs

Academics

The instructional program includes the basic subjects required by the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Maryland State Department of Education. St. Ursula School offers Advanced Math courses as well as specialized programs in Reading and Math.

Curriculum

Curriculum policy is developed by our school faculty under the leadership of the school administrator. Basic subjects and time allotments are established in concert with the Archdiocesan Course of Studies and the regulations of the Maryland State Department of Education for non-public schools. Curriculum content is developed through faculty selection of appropriate grade level materials. Computer Technology is integrated into all areas of the curriculum.

The Archdiocesan curriculum course of study K-8 includes:

Religion
Science
Math
Language Arts (Phonics, Reading, English, Spelling, Writing, Library
Social Studies
Art
Handwriting
Foreign Language
Music
Physical Education

All children enrolled in the school attend Religion classes and services.

Children are assisted in preparing for the sacraments in their Religion classes under the direction of the Religion teacher, priest, and principal.

First Reconciliation - Feb.27
First Eucharist - April 25-May 1-May 2

Specialized Programs

St. Ursula School offers classes in Reading and Math to address weaknesses in skills identified by teachers and the administration. These programs involve small groups with increased individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the students.

Parents of students in these classes meet with the teacher each trimester to discuss the students' progress.

Advanced Math

Students in grades 5 through 8 who have achieved 90% or above in the sections of the Math standardized test and who have an A average in Math will be considered for this program. Students must be proficient, accurate, and have the ability to move at a faster pace. There will be regular evaluations of the students in this program.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten consists of all day and half-day morning classes. In addition to instruction in Math, Religion, and Reading readiness, the students' social and emotional growth is emphasized through cooperative play activities.

Kindergarten classes begin with a gradual entrance program the first week of school.