Children in the Intermediate Grades, 4th and 5th grade, demonstrate an eagerness to learn. St. Viator teachers instruct them to think and act critically, creatively, and collaboratively. Teachers engage their students individually in order to identify their unique needs and recognize their abilities. Teachers and students work together to widen a student’s knowledge base, and parents are invited to partner in their child's education. The Intermediate School Teachers work together to create an academically rich and creative environment to support this student growth.

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Rigorous Curriculum 

• Classroom Dynamic Changes

  • 4th & 5th Grade Homerooms

  • Students change classrooms for specific subjects

    • EX: STEM Lab for hands-on, inquiry based science instruction

  • Students still participate in "Specials" classes​

• Subject Matter is More Rigorous

  • U.S. History is introduced in Social Studies

  • Math focus shifts to analytical thinking, problem-solving and data analysis​​

• Various teaching methods employed

  • Hands-On Activities

  • Technology Integration

  • Peer Tutoring

  • Homework is part of the Intermediate Grade coursework

 

"Specials" classes in addition to classroom learning

• Physical Education (gym class)

• Media Studies (computer lab)

• Live Spanish Instruction

• Music Class

• Library

 

Enrichment Activities​

• School-Based Activities

  • Student Council

  • Scholastic Bowl or Quiz Bowl

  • 5th Grade Kindness Crew

• Athletic Programming

  • Volleyball

  • Basketball

  • Cross Country

  • Intramurals

• Clubs

  • Afterschool enrichment clubs offered in partnership with the Chicago School of Musical Arts

 

Program Information

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• The school day is 7:50 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• iReady Diagnostic 3X each year

• States and Capitals Testing

  • 4th grade practice

  • 5th grade testing

• 5th Grade "Kindness Crew" service program​

• Reproductive Education in 5th grade through our Family Life Religious Instruction