Holy Family Regional Catholic School follows the prescribed Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade curriculum developed by the Curriculum Committees of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. All curriculum guidelines can be found at https://aopelementary.org/curriculum-assessment/curriculum-guidelines-2/
Our Catholic schools are both centers of evangelization that proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and centers of academic excellence that rigorously prepare students to be life-long learners, leaders, and contributing members of the global community. Our archdiocese, through the Office of Catholic Education, is responsible for selecting the instructional materials and educational strategies that uphold these goals and benefit the students in our care.
Pennsylvania and other states are now implementing a voluntary initiative called the "Common Core State Standards," developed by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Catholic schools are exempt from any requirements to implement the standards; however, they are at liberty to adapt what they like from Common Core and infuse it with Catholic values, Scripture, Church teaching and other elements of our Catholic identity. The Catholic Schools Standards Project known as the Common Core Catholic Identity Initiative (CCCII) is developing resources and guidelines to assist dioceses and Catholic schools to do this. Many Catholic schools in Pennsylvania and across the country are taking advantage of these new tools that have been adapted and personalized for Catholic education.
The Elementary Honors Mathematics Program is designed to meet the needs of students who are capable of completing the regular mathematics curriculum in seven rather than 8 years. Students eligible for participation in this program are identified at the end of Grade 4 and begin formal instruction in Grade 5. Students who remain in the program are expected to complete an Algebra 1 course in Grade 8. The criteria, as defined by the Office of Catholic Education, for participation / continued participation in the Honors Mathematics Program are as follows: