Lower School at Saint Patrick Academy offers students in 1st through 4th grade a balanced academic program that emphasizes a structured approach to education and an engaging style of teaching and learning.
In 1st through 4th grade, students begin, in earnest, their academic journey and are challenged to reach their full potential in a classroom environment guided by virtues. Classrooms are self-contained, and teachers work with each student to meet their unique needs. As leaders in literacy, all students at Saint Patrick Academy receive explicit and systematic instruction in foundational reading and higher-level literacy skills, such as writing.
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Faith |
The Spirit of Truth, Theology of the Body |
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Social Emotional Skills |
Virtue Program |
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Literature |
SuperKids |
Novel-based Curriculum |
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Math |
Envisions |
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Science |
Mystery Science |
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Social Studies |
myWorld |
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World Language |
Spanish |
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Fine Arts |
Music, Band, Visual Arts |
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Physical Education |
Flexibility, Balance, Fine and Gross Motor Coordination, Cardiovascular Health, Fundamentals of Organized Sports and Activities |
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Saint Patrick Academy
315 Banfield Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Saint Patrick Academy is an independent, Catholic school in the New Hampshire seacoast serving students from PreK through 8th grade.
Saint Patrick Academy is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender in its educational programs and activities. Employees and students of any race, color, national origin, or gender are entitled to all rights, privileges, programs, activities, and services generally made available in the programs and activities. It does not discriminate in its educational policies, admission policies, athletics or other school-administered programs.
