Curriculum

Saint Jerome School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and members of the Saint Jerome faculty are all highly qualified, dedicated, experienced, and certified by the State of Massachusetts.

K1 and K2

Pre-Kindergarten (K1) and Kindergarten (K2)

School hours for Kindergarten are 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten hours are either full day (8:05 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.) or half-days (8:05 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.)

To enter our K1 (Pre-Kindergarten) program,
a child must be 4 years old by August 31.

To enter our K2 (Kindergarten) program,
a child must be 5 years old by August 31.

For more information on enrolling a child, visit the Admissions section of this site.

Curriculum: Pre-Kindergarten (K1) and Kindergarten (K2)

Religious Development
Social and Emotional Growth
Learning Habits
Developmental Readiness
Mathematics Readiness
Reading Readiness

For a more in-depth look our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten curriculum throughout the year, review our curriculum maps for K1 and K2 by clicking on the link below.

Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum Map (K1)

Kindergarten Curriculum Map (K2)

Elementary School - Grades 1-5

Elementary — Grades 1-5

Our school year runs from early September through late June.
Elementary school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Elementary Curriculum - Grades 1-5

Religion
Language Arts: reading, spelling, phonics, grammar, vocabulary, writing and composition, handwriting
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Study Skills

For a more in-depth look our elementary curriculum throughout the year, review our curriculum maps for Grades 1-5 by clicking on the link below.

Grade 1 Curriculum Map

Grade 2 Curriculum Map

Grade 3 Curriculum Map

Grade 4 Curriculum Map

Grade 5 Curriculum Map

 

Middle School - Grades 6-8

Middle School — Grades 6-8

Our school year runs from early September through late June.
Middle school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Middle School Curriculum - Grades 6-8

  1. Religion
    English
    Literature
    Mathematics
    Science
    Social studies
    Study skills
  2. Spanish

For a more in-depth look our middle school curriculum throughout the year, review our curriculum maps for Grades 6-8 by clicking on the link below.

Grade 6 Curriculum Map

Grade 7 Curriculum Map

Grade 8 Curriculum Map

 

General Information

Languages

Saint Jerome School offers instruction in Spanish, French and Italian Cultural Enrichment.

Spanish is offered for Kindergarten 2 through Grade 8
Italian Cultural Enrichment is offered for Grade 5
French Culture is offered for Grade 5

Technology

All students receive instruction in computer laboratory, and all classrooms are wireless and equipped with SMART Boards.

Extracurricular activities

  1. Choir
    Computer
    Drama Club
    First Lego League Robotics
    Lego Club
    Music
    Scouts - Boys and Girls
  3. Sports - South Shore Parochial League Basketball - Boys and Girls
  4. Student Council

Instrument (wind and percussion) and band lessons are offered as an optional during-school activity for students in Grades 3-8.