Art

Kindergarten through Grade 8

Art class is an exciting time for students to explore their creativity. Students have many choices when creating their artwork to form individual success and unique artwork. All students are exposed to a variety of techniques, art materials, and art history throughout the school year. They will experience drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sewing, and sculpture. Students are encouraged to have fun, be creative and problem solve, but also understand and practice responsibility when utilizing the Art Room.

In addition to in-class instruction, an Art Club is offered for students in grades 5-8. The meetings allow art exploration that cannot happen within a regular 50 minute art class. The artwork created is based upon the interest of the group of students for each school year.

Music

Preschool through Grade 8

At Saint Thomas, music classes are designed to provide a holistic understanding of music that encompasses various cultures, historical time periods, genres, and holidays. 

Students in primary classes learn about the fundamentals of beat, tunefulness, and artfulness, while intermediate grades focus on writing and expressing music. Middle school grades learn about musical time periods, basic piano skills, and make music using a wider variety of instruments. 

Our music classes also help prepare students for the sung Liturgy of the Church.

Library

Preschool through Grade 8

Students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade visit the library weekly. During library time, students learn to navigate the library and the online library catalog. Students are able to check out books to take home each week. 

Physical Education

Preschool through Grade 8

Students of all ages learn the value of physical and mental wellness through age-appropriate activities, games and experiences weekly.  

Spanish

Preschool through Grade 8

All students, Pre-K through 8th Grade, are enrolled in Spanish class. In this class they learn and practice using the Spanish language through listening, speaking, reading and writing. All students learn essential vocabulary and grammar concepts to build their Spanish language skills.