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Curriculum
Holy Rosary Academy offers a wide range of courses designed to give your child a comprehensive and in-depth education in preparation for their high school years.
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Language Arts
Students in grades K-5 use Fundations and the Reading Street series in their English, phonics, writing, and spelling classes. Grades 6-8 use the Pearson Literature, series and Vocabulary Workshop as well as various novels that they read throughout the year. Additionally, the Accelerated Reading program is used for students in grades 2-8 and handwriting texts are used for grades K-4. PK students use Handwriting Without Tears, Letter People and the OWL Reading series.
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Mathematics
Grades K-5 use Harcourt Math, while 6" grade students use Holt McDougal math. Students in grades 7-8 have Mathematics by Holt McDougal and are placed into grade-level Pre-Algebra or advanced Algebra 1. The teachers utilize the Accelerated Math program as an additional tool for the math curriculum.
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Religion
The Alive in Christ series is used for religion classes for grades PK-8th. Also, the Fully Alive series for family life is used for grades 5-8.
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Social Studies
Grades K-5 use My World, and grades 2-8 use Maps, Globes and Graphs. Grade 6 focuses on World History, which continues in grade 7. Grade 7 also focuses on Tennessee History, and grade 8 focuses on U.S. History and Government.
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Science
Grades PK-5 use the Scott Foresman Science series. Grades 6-8 use the Pearson Series focusing on Earth Science for 6th grade, Life Science for 7th grade, and Physical Science for 8th grade. All grades incorporate hands-on science experiements into the curriculum as well.
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Technology
Students in PK-8 attend computer class once a week in the computer lab. The computer curriculum includes the following skills: Keyboarding, Internet Safety, Google Apps for Education, Computer-Related Careers, Computer Inventors, and Computer Hardware and Software.
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Physical Education
All Academy students have a physical education class. In grades K-3, students have P.E. class daily, 4th grade students have P.E. four times per week, and 5-8 grade students have the class twice weekly. PK students also have P.E. twice weekly. Additionally, all students have a daily recess period of approximately 15 minutes.
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Music
All students in grades PK-8 have Music class once a week, as well as additional musical exposure through special programs. The Academy has a full-time Music teacher, with the Share the Music series (McGraw-Hill) for all grades. Students are encouraged to participate further by being involved in the music during Mass twice a week, by singing or playing instruments provided by the teacher. Additionally, band is offered for students in grades 5-8, and choir is offered for students in grades 3-8.
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Foreign Language
All students in grades PK-8 have Spanish class between one and three times a week, utilizing Holt Spanish.
Holy Rosary Academy is fully accredited by the State of Tennessee, the Diocese of Nashville, and AdvancED. The Academy follows the curriculum of the Diocese of Nashville.
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We develop the God-given talents of your child(ren).
Holy Rosary Academy is a Roman Catholic, coeducational school serving students from Pre-K to 8th grade. We are located in the Donelson area of Nashville, Tennessee.