Curriculum

St. Louis School is a special place where each child is nurtured by dedicated teachers. They teach their strengths and share ideas and attitudes in an exceptional learning environment.  School programs from kindergarten through 8th grade offer a balanced education with Catholic values integrated throughout the curriculum.  Specialized instruction from teachers in math, science, social studies, music, art, physical education, and computer is also provided.  Textbooks are current and recognized across the country as resources for education.

Our school is recognized by the State of Illinois and certified by the Diocese of Peoria.  Some of the contemporary educational techniques being used are:

Religion as a priority, including daily prayer, weekly Mass and other liturgical experiences

v All day kindergarten

v Literature-based reading series

v Whole language approach

v Saxon phonics program

v Saxon math program based on drills, manipulative, and incremental approach

v Positive discipline

v Departmentalized Grades 4-8

v Computer curriculum K-8

v Cyb Star program

v Art, Physical Education, and Music