Curriculum
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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s ("SVdP") academic program follows the curriculum guides set forth by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
SVdP is dually accredited by:
- Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)
- AdvancEd
SVdP delivers a challenging, developmentally appropriate curriculum where students are immersed in a culture of higher learning centered on goal-oriented success for each grade level.
Catholicism is at the center of the academic program at SVdP. The religious dimension of the school extends throughout all subject areas and all school activities. Daily prayer, in addition to weekly Mass and special liturgical celebrations, provides a framework in which Gospel values can flourish. Formal religious instruction in the Catholic tradition begins in prekindergarten and continues throughout all grade levels. In addition to religion, the full range of course offerings at SVdP helps to prepare each child for the rigors of both high school and college.
The focus of the prekindergarten and kindergarten programs is the enhancement of language, communication, and math skills.
Major sub jects for grades 1 – 5 include*:Grades 1-3: Grades 4-5: - Religion
- Religion
- Reading
- Reading
- English/Spelling
- English/Spelling
- Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
*Students are taught science and social studies in grades 1-3; however, those subjects are not considered major subjects at this level.
*Special classes in grades 1– 5 include ancillary classes of Spanish, computer, physical education, and music, and elective classes of art and band. All students attend library at least once per week.
Major subjects for middle school include:
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 - Religion
- Religion
- Religion
- Literature
- Literature
- Literature
- English
- English
- English
- Mathematics
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra
- World History
- Texas History
- American History
- Earth Science
- Geography
- Integrated Physics & Chemistry
- Life Science
Middle school includes ancillary classes in Spanish, computer applications, and physical education, as well as elective classes in art, band, global doctors-anatomy, global doctors-DNA, prep bowl, robotics, study hall, and Writers in the School. The library is scheduled as needed for middle school class research.