Our curriculum is built on three pillars:
- CATHOLIC
- CLASSIC
- CORE KNOWLEDGE
“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Since 1926, Saint Joseph Catholic School has been a vibrant community of academic, social and spiritual excellence. Students are challenged with rigorous academics on a daily basis while forming their character and faith for lives of virtue.
One of 31 schools in the Archdiocese of Denver, Saint Joseph Catholic School is committed to teaching students the enduring truths of the Catholic faith, which Christ himself promised would last until the end of time. The Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the lives of the saints, the treasury of Catholic prayers, and the rich heritage of Catholic scholarship nurture students in lifelong learning.
This proven, content-rich curriculum in the subjects of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, theology, health, physical education, discovery, library, music, and visual art gives students lifelong skills. This clear and specified sequence lays the groundwork for future success.
Elementary School Overview
Saint Joseph Catholic School’s elementary program runs from kindergarten through the fifth grade. It is our primary goal to lay a strong foundation for your child so they can be successful in all their educational endeavors. We accomplish this goal by using our Catholic faith as our basis, along with a rigorous academic program. Our program includes both traditional classroom instruction as well as 21st-Century learning including interactive classroom displays, Chromebooks, and more! Our elementary curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, theology, health, physical education, discovery, library, music, and visual art.
Elementary School Subject Offerings
| Academic Subject | Grades K-3 | Grades 4-5 |
| Language Arts | 10 hrs/wk | 8 ¼ hrs/wk |
| Math | 5 hrs/wk | 5 hrs/wk |
| Social Studies | 1 ¾ hrs/wk | 2 ½ hrs/wk |
| Science | 1 ¾ hrs/wk | 2 ½ hrs/wk |
| Theology and Mass | 3 hrs/wk | 3 ¼ hrs/wk |
| Health | 1 hr/wk | 1 hr/wk |
| Physical Education | 1 ½ hrs/wk | 1 ½ hrs/wk |
| Discovery | ¾ hr/wk | ¾ hr/wk |
| Library | ¼ hr/wk | ¼ hr/wk |
| Music | 1 hr/wk | 1 hr/wk |
| Art | 1 hr/wk | 1 hr/wk |
| Total Instruction Hours | 27 hrs/wk | 27 hrs/wk |
| Total In-School Hours (7-hour days) | 35 hrs/wk | 35 hrs/wk |