We provide students with a rigorous academic curriculum tied with Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning (PBTL). This is a systems-level approach to teaching, assessing, and grading students, using an explicit set of standards in which students demonstrate levels of proficiency. 

The knowledge and skills required to demonstrate proficiency in a content area are developed and mapped-out by teachers, marking a clear path through the learning process for students. 

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe believes that learning is a process. Proficiency-Based Grading shows what a student knows, understands, and what they can improve. Our report card format reflects an accurate snapshot of a child's academic progress and growth in relation to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's curriculum standards.

St. Therese Catholic School is proud to offer a diverse set of classes for each grade level that stimulates and challenges minds and prepares them in the fields of Science, Reading, Math, Technology, and more.

Our school also offers a variety of enrichment classes including:



 

• Physical Education
  • PE provides students with multiple physical activities that promote exercise and sportsmanship. Through a wide range of activities and sports, our instructors promote a healthy lifestyle for the students. Activities are presented in an encouraging and professional manner to develop self-esteem and confidence. 

 

• Music
  • Our engaging music program is offered to all grades and exposes students to sight-reading, composers, instruments, literature, and music appreciation. 
  • Students are prepared for our annual events in which they perform musical pieces. These events include Fiestas in October, the Christmas Pageant, and our Talent Show in the Spring. 

 

• Spanish
  • Spanish is a great opportunity for our students to learn to diversity and traditions of Hispanic culture as they develop fundamental grammatical, writing, reading, and speaking skills. 
  • Students learn important Spanish celebrations, traditions, prayers, music, storytelling, folk legends, and more. 
  • An important part of our Spanish program is the focus on New Mexican Hispanic cultures.
  • After the completion of our Spanish curriculum aimed at developing structure and comprehension, our students are prepared for advanced Spanish courses in their secondary education.

 

• Art
  • The Art program at St. Therese introduces and engages students in a variety of genres such as painting, sketching, clay, as well as art that showcases our Catholic identity such as retablos.
  • Through art, students are encouraged to express themselves in creative and unique ways while they develop fine motor skills.

 

• Library
  • The St. Therese Library contains more than 9,000 book titles
  • Teachers incorporate the use of technology and our library to teach essential and safe researching skills.