STREAMS

STREAMS: Project-Based Learning

Incorporating Multiple Subjects to Promote Student Interest and Retention

Here at St. Francis, we are proud to use a project-based learning approach to improve information retention and student interest. Covering science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, math, and Spanish (S.T.R.E.A.M.S.), this initiative encourages teachers to touch on multiple subjects during each of their lessons.

St. Francis de Sales School Curriculum Outline with Resources

Infusing Religion and Arts into STEM

This blended learning approach integrates the diocesan and the State of Maryland curriculum and standards. By touching on two or more of these subjects in each lesson, studies have found that this creates increased connections in the brain. This approach stimulates the student’s interest and improves their retention of the material.

Infusing Religion, Arts Into STEM

Promoting Creative Thinking

This creative approach to teaching is designed to help develop well-rounded students. Both religion and the arts are infused into science and math lessons to promote the use of creative thinking and technology use in the classroom. This innovative approach is designed to empower students and prepare them to succeed in the modern world.

Lessons Tailored to Individual Learning Styles

Teachers use a variety of teaching approaches to reach students of all different learning styles. This strategy helps ensure that all students are engaged in the learning process and ultimately become lifelong learners.

With this multi-subject approach, students are taught to go beyond the simple recall of information and develop critical thinking skills and higher order thought processes that set them up to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.

Continuing Success in High School, College, and Beyond

Armed with a strong academic foundation, St. Francis students transition to area private and public schools. There, they are placed into above level and advanced placement programs.

Our alumni have gone on to prestigious universities, such as Duke, University of Maryland, Princeton, Yale, and Brown. We are proud to have many of our alumni enroll their children at St. Francis de Sales because they recognize the value of the traditional Catholic education they received.

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From The Parents...

" I have been both a parent ,friend and volunteer At St Francis since 1975 when my first son entered kindergarten . There have been so many wonderful caring talented teachers connected with St. Francis De Sales over the years. The faculty principal and support staff at the school are truly amazing . Their dedication and hard work this year considering the circumstances. — it’s just mind blowing. Thank you for everything you do for our school and the community at large"

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