Curriculum
Catholic Core Knowledge
At Blessed Miguel Pro, we believe that every child should learn the fundamentals of science, basic principles of government, important events in history, essential elements of mathematics, widely acknowledged masterpieces of art and music from around the world, and stories and poems passed down from generation to generation. It is this background knowledge that provides an excellent education.
Through our Core Knowledge curriculum, we believe we can give our students the foundational knowledge they need to think for themselves and become problem solvers. This is done through a systematic and cumulative approach.
Excellence and Equity for All Children
The Core Knowledge curriculum is built on the foundational principle that each student, no matter the culture they come from, the language they speak, or the economic situation that they find themselves in, can learn and learn at a high level.
Knowledge Builds on Knowledge
Core Knowledge provides a systematic and cumulative curriculum, which means that each year builds on the previous year. It provides a depth of information and allows students to build deep knowledge about diverse things. In turn, this knowledge helps them become a critical thinker and a problem solver.
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Preschool
Grades K-2
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Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
Core Knowledge is our academic curriculum. The full Core Knowledge Sequence includes Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Grammar), History, Geography, Science, Mathematics, Art, and Music. (We will use Word of Life curriculum for Theology). The heart of this entire Sequence is the maxim: knowledge builds on knowledge. Our students will receive an education that is rich in content, cross-curricular, coherent, and cumulative—each year builds on the last and provides a foundation for the next. There are no holes or gaps in the Core Knowledge Sequence—each teacher can be confident in what the students already know and can do when they step into the classroom. Core Knowledge is built around evidence-based practices and current cognitive research, ensuring that how children actually learn is reflected in the curriculum.
Common Core is a set of largely skill-based standards formulated for public schooling in the United States, with little to no content-specific guidance. Core Knowledge is a curriculum (comprehensive course of study) that is content-based and grounded in sound cognitive research and best practices in the classroom. Core Knowledge emphasizes building a strong foundation of shared knowledge in subjects like history, literature, science, and the arts, while Common Core focuses primarily on developing academic skills. At Blessed Miguel Pro, we value the Core Knowledge approach because it helps students develop a deeper understanding of the world, strengthens reading comprehension through rich content, and encourages meaningful connections across subjects while supporting strong academic growth. Core Knowledge also supports the development of the whole person.
Core Knowledge is a rigorous curriculum that will ask our students and teachers to perform at a high level. Core Knowledge is built to support learners of all abilities, and we provide support and interventions to help students access the curriculum. Core Knowledge also includes educational practices and content that are supportive of English Language Learners, including rich vocabulary study, frequent read-alouds (even in the upper grades), and visual supports. We firmly believe all of our students can be successful with Core Knowledge.
Our partnership with families is the heart of all we do at Blessed Miguel Pro. We all must work together to help our children learn. At home, this looks like minimizing screen-time, reading aloud with your children, and engaging Core Knowledge materials with curiosity and enthusiasm.
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