Curriculum

The basic curriculum in place at St. Philomena School meets Archdiocesan requirements for textbooks, materials and time allotments for subject areas. St. Philomena School's curriculum is cross-referenced with Washington State’s Essential Learning Requirements and the national Common Core standards so that it meets or exceeds current state and national standards. St. Philomena School is fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 

Subject Areas

Subject areas for St. Philomena School include the following- religion/family life, Circle of Grace-personal safety curriculum, reading, language arts, English, mathematics, social studies, science, music, band, physical education, library skills, computer skills and art. Integration of technology is an ongoing effort to incorporate technology  into all areas of the curriculum as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Instruction

The instructional program at St. Philomena School continually strives toward implementing the best and most appropriate teaching practices in current use. The determinations have followed intensive study through state and Archdiocesan guidelines and policies, university coursework, workshops, and professional reading. St. Philomena School incorporates best teaching practices and provides differentiated instruction for all students.

Assessment

St. Philomena School incorporates a variety of methods of assessment to ensure consistent student learning. On-going assessments is documented many ways including: individual student records kept by each teacher, parent/student/teacher conferences, report cards, and  standardized testing every year. St. Philomena School also incorporates many formative assessment techniques to  check for student understanding.

St. Philomena School administers MAP testing three time a year.