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Elementary

In our classrooms, young hearts grow in knowledge, kindness, and faith—walking each day a little

closer with God.

Growing Minds Happy Hearts

Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting and important year where students build the foundation for lifelong learning. Through a balance of play, creativity, and structured activities, students gain a love for learning.

8:1

Student : Teacher Ratio

First Grade

Through hands-on activities, small group learning, and daily encouragement, students grow into confident, curious, and compassionate children of God.

Second Grade

Second grade is where learning comes alive! In addition to academics, students prepare for and receive their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, deepening their understanding of faith.

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Students

Third Grade

In third grade we are very proud of our students who develop their faith, social skills, and thrive academically in a literacy rich environment. The children are immersed in interactive, hands-on learning.

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Fourth Grade

4th grade builds strong academic skills across all core subjects while developing a deeper knowing of our Catholic faith, building our social skills, and becoming independent learners.

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Schools

Fifth Grade

Fifth grade provides a strong foundation for middle school by helping students build independence, organization, and confidence in their academics. 

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Schools

Our Elementary program builds strong academic foundations while nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and character. Students in Grades K through 5 experience a balanced curriculum that prepares them for success in upper grades and beyond.

Highlights
• Rigorous instruction aligned to Florida BEST Standards
• Small group learning tailored to student needs
• Phonics and phonological awareness program based on the Science of Reading.
• i-Ready for individualized reading and math growth
• Hands on STREAM projects each quarter across all grade levels
• Social studies and science lessons that connect faith, community, and inquiry
• Opportunities to participate in competitions, fairs, and schoolwide projects

Students build confidence as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and problem solvers while also learning responsibility, teamwork, and leadership.

 

Elementary at STA

Where learning is fun, friendships begin, and confidence grows

Elementary News

The STA Experience, As Told by Our Teachers

Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting and important year where students build the foundation for lifelong learning. Throughout the year, we focus on developing early reading and writing skills, number sense, and problem-solving in math, while also exploring science and social studies through hands-on activities. In addition, we nurture their faith by teaching about Jesus, His love, and how to show kindness and compassion to others. Through a balance of play, creativity, and structured activities, students gain confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
Ms. Antonia Rodriguez - Alumnus Class of 2002

First Grade

First grade is an exciting year of growth as students become more independent learners while strengthening their faith, confidence, and academic skills. In a nurturing Catholic environment, first graders build foundations in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while learning about God’s love, prayer, kindness, and service to others. Through hands-on activities, small group learning, and daily encouragement, students grow into confident, curious, and compassionate children of God.

Mrs. Lanny Dominguez - Alumnus Class of 1997

Second Grade

Second grade is where learning comes alive! The second-grade curriculum builds strong foundations in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while encouraging independence and critical thinking. Students create hands-on STREAM projects. They also participate in Reading and Math rotations, where learning is differentiated. Second graders refine their writing skills with our TopScore Writing Program. In addition to academics, students prepare for and receive their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, deepening their understanding of faith, as an important part of their overall development. It’s a year of discovery, growth, and unforgettable moments. From creative projects to interactive lessons, every day brings something new to discover.

Mrs. Jennifer Luque

THIRD GRADE

In third grade we are very proud of our students who develop their faith, social skills, and thrive academically in a literacy rich environment. The children are immersed in interactive, hands-on learning, and critical thinking activities to maximize engagement and mastery.  We offer all our work and intentions to God, who is at the center of all we do.
Mrs. Michelle Raun

Fourth Grade

In 4th grade, our students build strong academic skills across all core subjects while developing a deeper knowing of our Catholic faith, continue building on our social skills, becoming independent learners, and becoming critical thinkers. In Language Arts, students learn how to write clear paragraphs and essays, and they practice grammar skills like proper punctuation and sentence structure. Students focus on multi-digit multiplication and division, and they work with fractions, including adding and subtracting them, in Math.  In Science, students explore the natural world through topics like energy and motion, and Earth science. We work on quarterly STREAM projects and research the gems in our rock digs and build solar ovens. We also take a yearly field trip to the Everglades. Students learn about Florida’s history and geography, and they study early American history, including explorers and Native American cultures, and work on STREAM projects in Social Studies. Our students in Reading develop comprehension skills by identifying main ideas and details, and they analyze characters, themes, and story elements in both fiction and nonfiction texts. We also read 2-3 novels each year while also learning about figurative language and literary terms. 

Mrs. Daniela Cavada

Fifth Grade

Fifth grade provides a strong foundation for middle school by helping students build independence, organization, and confidence in their academics. Students make meaningful progress in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills. Rooted in our Catholic faith, we encourage students to follow the teachings of Jesus by living with kindness, integrity, and compassion in all they do.

Mrs. Yanessa Fara