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Literacy Focus
In the fall of 2005, Risen Christ School became the only non-public school in the state to participate in the Reading First program, using methods formulated for Minnesota Reading First schools by the University of Minnesota.
Teachers in Grades K-3 reviewed and made changes to the way they did reading instruction, using research-based best practices. The use of data to monitor each student’s progress and to drive instruction has become a cornerstone of our work at Risen Christ.
Beginning in the fall of 2008, we implemented a literacy plan that expanded the Reading First model to Grades 4-8. A key part of the program was providing all teachers access to the latest reading research through Professional Learning Communities within our school.
This professional learning model includes teacher-to-teacher mentoring, sharing of ideas, videotaping of teachers and instruction on how to interpret and utilize testing data in order to differentiate teaching methods to individual students. We are dedicated to helping each child achieve appropriate yearly gains in their reading, as measured by both standardized tests scores and their academic progress in all areas.
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Discipline With Purpose
We believe that the purpose of discipline is to develop mature attitudes and socially acceptable standards of conduct that reflect love of self and love of neighbor. We seek to find a way to teach responsibility and respect in language children can understand. As Catholics and as Christians it is our desire to become more like Christ.
Each student is responsible for his or her own behavior. Therefore, discipline should not be confused with punishment. Whenever possible there shall be a logical relationship between the student’s behavior and the disciplinary action taken. Our philosophy of discipline takes into account our Statement of Rights and our Statement of Responsibilities.
In order to nurture and promote self-discipline in our school community, we model and teach the skills of self-discipline as outlined in the national “Discipline With Purpose” program. Using age-appropriate lessons, students are instructed in the use of 15 skills of self-discipline. These 15 skills provide daily opportunities for students to think and make judgments about how they should act to model self directed behavior.
For a more complete explanation of Discipline With Purpose, please see the “Discipline” section of the Parent Handbook.
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Homework Connections
Here some websites you may find helpful. There are also opportunities throughout the school year — watch the Weekly SUNfor more information on those.
Risen Christ School textbook support sites
Religion:
Call To Faith by Harcourt Religion
Math:
Progress in Mathematics by Sadlier (K-8)
Science:
Harcourt Science by Harcourt (K-5)
Foss Science by Foss (K-5)
Science Plus by Holt Reinhardt (6-8)
Social Studies:
Call to Freedom by Holt Reinhardt
Reading/Language Arts:
Treasures by McMillan McGraw Hill (K-6)
Other helpful sites
National Geographic site for kids
Children’s portal for the U.S. government
African American Registry site
General homework help site
Latino Links — a page created by the USC Center for Multilingual, Multicultural Research. Great links for teachers and students.
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Summer School
Risen Christ School offers summer school opportunities for its students. It is a great time to reinforce the learning from the school year in a more casual and individualized environment.
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Title I
Risen Christ School participates in the federally-funded Title I program administered through the Minneapolis Public Schools. Title I support is available to students who could benefit from extra help in reaching grade-level proficiency in reading, math and/or science.
Risen Christ School contracts with LDA Learning Center of MN to provide direct instruction and family involvement activities for Title I students and their families. For more information on this program, please contact principal Liz Ramsey at 612-822-5329, ext. 104.
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School Life
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Athletics
Risen Christ offers students a chance to compete during the fall and winter sports seasons. The Weekly Sun will have information on how your child can participate in team sports.
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