Our enrichment classes at Holy Name of Jesus School are an integral daily part of student life. Through our enrichment curriculum, our students' lives are enhanced academically, spiritually and socially. These classes allow our students to explore creative outlets while fostering collaboration, commitment and social-emotional learning.
Art
The goals of the Art Department of Holy Name of Jesus School are accomplished by immersing the students in a quality art education curriculum that follows state and national standards. As students progress through the grades, they will be challenged to develop their artistic skills, critical judgment and communicate their own artistic ideas. Classes are held on a six-day rotation and all students attend Art class.
Students are actively engaged in the artistic process as they learn the use and care of a wide range of art materials. Students are introduced to various modern and historical artists, as well as art from many different cultures.
Students have the opportunity to work with a variety of media and techniques as they develop and improve their skills and abilities.
Library
All students and faculty utilize our library, which contains more than 12,000 volumes--including fiction, non-fiction, and reference books. The card catalog is fully automated and can be accessed from four computers in the library. An extensive video library enhances and enriches our curriculum. An online database may be accessed from any computer on the school network. The Accelerated Reader program encourages a love of reading by allowing students to take an initial reading assessment and then choose reading material appropriate for their specific reading level. After finishing each book, the student takes a web-based test to assess comprehension. Classes are held on a six-day rotation and students in all grades attend Library class.
Music
Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students attend music class once a week. During this time, they experience music in a variety of ways: singing, playing instruments, listening to music, moving to music, and playing games. They also begin learning to read music and different elements of music. The goal is to help develop a life-long love of music. These classes focus on a more in-depth study of music and provide a variety of musical experiences. Additionally, all students learn liturgical songs that are used in our weekly Masses. Students also have the opportunity to join our choir and perform at Mass and other outside concerts.
Physical Education
In physical education classes, students learn competency in many movement forms, with the goal of advancing to proficiency in those forms. At all levels of development, a health-enhancing level of physical fitness is encouraged, along with emphasis on personal and social behavior expectations in physical activity settings.
Spanish
Holy Name of Jesus School has a broad Spanish program, which starts in Pre-K3 and continues through seventh grade. The students are gradually exposed to vocabulary, sentences, and conversation throughout the Spanish program. The students are constantly exposed to different activities, such as computer and class games, handcraft projects, dances and more--all in Spanish. Moreover, students are encouraged to speak in the target language as often as possible.
Theater
Holy Name of Jesus is blessed to have a full-sized auditorium that is used for theatrical performances during the year. During Theater class, students further their sense of creativity and self-respect through song, dance, and rhythmic movement. Students use this time to escape from daily stresses and find a place for self-expression. On top of this, students learn theatrical terms, stage presence, and the elements of being a performer. Students build their self confidence by trying new things, communicating their ideas, and discovering their abilities.