Catholic PK-8 School in Wethersfield, CT

Corpus Christi School, Wethersfield:
Corpus Christi School is a Catholic Pre-K-8 school offering early childhood education, elementary and middle school programs located in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. Attitudes and skills are developed in the early childhood and pre-kindergarten programs that are a foundation for later learning. In our elementary program children are offered a strong core curriculum concentrating on reading, writing, and math skills. Students in middle school enjoy a challenging academic curriculum with advanced courses available such as Algebra I and Spanish I.

Programs for Students in Prekindergarten through 8th Grade:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Program
- Middle School Program
- Challenging Curriculum with mathematics, reading, language arts, science, and social studies
- Advanced Courses such as Algebra I and Spanish I
- Talented Youth Program for grades 5-8

Academics:
Corpus Christi School follows the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools.

All academic subjects such as mathematics, reading, language arts, science, and social studies are taught by highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers in keeping with current guidelines.

Faculty and staff completed a progressive curriculum mapping project to ensure the highest standards, content, and levels of expectations throughout the school.

Elements consistent through all grade levels:
* The newly renovated science laboratory is utilized by all classes; experiments performed in the lab reinforce the lessons taught.

* Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum with students in grades 1 through 8 utilizing a fully equipped computer lab with internet connection. In addition, all grades have access to interactive white boards, projector and laptop for in-class use. The students learn to use the internet for research, Microsoft Office to develop Excel spreadsheets, use Word to write papers, and give Powerpoint presentations themed around specific academic content areas.

* The study of religion takes place every day. Current religion books are used in all grades with supplemental instructional materials used for the sacrament classes. Students take an active part in preparing and celebrating monthly school liturgies.

* Spanish is taught weekly beginning in Kindergarten and continuing through eighth grade. Upon graduation, most eighth graders are eligible for Spanish II in high school.

* Students participate in physical education, music, and art with teachers who specialize in, and classrooms and facilities dedicated to, these areas.

* Throughout the year educational, cultural, and health and safety enrichment programs are provided.

* Students also participate in D.A.R.E., a drug and alcohol prevention program offered by the Wethersfield Police Department.

* Health Science is taught to all grades and examines age appropriate topics such as nutrition and adolescent development.