The curriculum at St. Anthony Catholic School ensures strong academic expectations and the development of the whole child. The curriculum is delivered through lesson plans designed to meet students' unique social, physical, emotional, and academic needs.
The curriculum meets the standard requirements of the TCCB-ED, Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department, State of Texas - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as well as the objectives set forth in the curriculum guides adopted by the School Department of the Diocese of Brownsville. The Principal observes and works closely with classroom teachers to serve the needs of all students. The core curriculum is supported by a variety of enrichment classes and programs to support student learning.
The school utilizes the Montessori method, which allows the child to work with concrete manipulative materials in all areas of the curriculum. The materials are presented to the child according to his/her abilities and special needs. In this type of environment the child is able to advance at his/her own pace, since the materials are presented individually.
The Montessori curriculum includes: Art, Handwriting, Language Arts (Writing, Phonics and Reading Skills), Library, Math, Music, Practical Life Skills, Religion, Science, Sensorial Apparatus, and Cultural subjects. Classes are composed of mixed ages (3-4). In this type of setting children learn from each other: younger ones observe older students' activities and older students reinforce what they have learned by teaching the younger ones.
Kinder Students have a balanced core curricula of ELA/R, Library, Math, PE, Religion, Science and Social Studies. Students also receive classes in Art, Music, Spanish and Technology
Elementary students partake of a balanced core curricula of Language Arts (English, Writing, Spelling, Grammar), Library, Math, Physical Education, Religion, Science and Social Studies. Students also receive enrichment classes in Art, Music, Spanish and Technology.
Physical Education Courses are age appropriate by grade level.