Fourth grade students refine the skills learned in previous grades and further enhance their knowledge in all subject areas. In science focus on the structure of the human body; magnets and electricity; weather; the Earth’s land resources and animals. The geographical regions of the United States are explored in social studies. The early development of each region is studied as well as present day activities in each region. The students enjoy doing a research project on a national park in our country using the computer lab to find facts for their poster and preparing a power point presentation of their park. The mathematics curriculum includes such topics as problem solving, whole number operations, decimal concepts, fractions, ratios, and geometry.

In language arts, the students develop their comprehension skills, study skills, word decoding, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and creative writing skills. Creative writing activities conclude with a year end project a “big book” written and illustrated by each student. Students also write a report using note taking and outlining skills.

In religion class, the fourth grade focuses on the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes and the Great Commandment. Students honor Mary in October by making a Rosary booklet and in May, a booklet about the visions of Mary. Students also make booklets for Advent and Lent.