Curriculum
Our schools provide excellent education aligned to
learning standards developed by local and national experts.
In keeping with the mission of the Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools, each of our schools provides relevant, meaningful, and quality instruction in the spirit of Christ and in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Our Math and English Language Arts instruction is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, which are designed to ensure students have the content and skills they need to succeed in college and careers. The Common Core standards have been adopted by 45 states including Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Curricular parameters for Religion and Early Childhood were designed by a team of principals in our Diocese, who drew upon the research of professional educational organizations.
The curriculum is Gospel-based, standards-based, flexible, usable, and adaptable to the needs of individual schools.
Course outcomes and unit concepts and goals for Science and Social Studies instruction were laid out by Memphis teachers and administrators in partnership with experts from the University of Notre Dame and in alignment with national standards in these disciplines.
English / Language Arts
Note: The password for the deconstructed Common Core Standards is "dmemphis."
Math
Note: The password for the deconstructed Common Core Standards is "dmemphis."
Science
Science Assessment Resources: K-2
Science Assessment Resources: 3-5
Science Assessment Resources: 6-8 (Temporarily Unavailable)
Science Assessment Resources: 9-12
Science Grade Level Indicators: K-12
Library
DOCUMENTS
The mission of Catholic schools requires that each school provide relevant, meaningful, and quality instruction, not only in the Catholic religion, but also in all academic subjects.
Catholic Diocese of Memphis School Library Skills Curriculum
The K-12 Library Curriculum has three components:
- The Effective use of a library
- Information problem solving
- Understanding and appreciation of literature
These three elements are taught in regularly scheduled classes or integrated with the subject area. Resources of the Catholic Library Association, American Association of School Librarians, and Tennessee Association of School Librarians are used as guidelines. “Integration strengthens the teaching/learning process so that students can develop the vital skills necessary to locate, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and communicate information and ideas… The library program is an extension of the classroom.” (American Association of School Librarians)