Grade Level
Our School Curriculum
Little Lions Preschool
St. Leo’s Little Lions PreSchool is a licensed program designed for 3-5 year olds ready for PreSchool leading into PreKindergarten, and then stepping up to Kindergarten. The Little Lions PreSchool is led by the Director along with two licensed teachers.
Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Director: Ms. Lynne Suttelle
Direct Line: (408) 293-3473
Curriculum
The Little Lions curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The curriculum includes language/literacy, math, religion, social studies, science, technology, Art, Music, PE, and Spanish. Because this age is important for social-emotional development, our young learners learn how to work and play
Elementary
Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Principal: Mr. Matt Komar
Direct Line: (408) 293-4846
Curriculum
Since the California Common Core Standards came out, St. Leo the Great School has been incorporating them into the classroom. Social Studies and Physical Education are guided by the California Content Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, which came out in 2014, are being incorporated. The Diocesan Religion Outcomes drive Religion instruction.
Students receive instruction in Art, Music, and Physical Education from different instructors. Project Cornerstone is a community-building program that is brought into the classroom by parent volunteers who are trained in the program.
iPads and Macbook Airs are used to run the technology program for the students. The students primarily use the Google Education Suite as well as many apps on the iPads. Students access their online programs under the guidance of the teacher.
Assessment
All students receive progress reports and report cards once a trimester. Report cards are accessible online. Students are assessed on the skills outlined on the Diocesan Report cards that are designated by a scale of 1-5, 5 meaning above grade level. Official Parent-Teacher Conferences occur in the first trimester.
All grades take a diagnostic assessment three times a year called STAR by Renaissance Learning. STAR Assessments are for both Reading and Math and are required by the Diocese of San Jose.
Middle School
Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Principal: Mr. Matt Komar
Direct Line: (408) 293-4846
Curriculum
The middle school staff have fully incorporated the California Common Core Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the Next Generation Science Standards. For the social studies classes, the staff follows the California State Standards. Religion is taught by following the Diocesan Religion Outcomes. The students are taught by an energetic and passionate staff who have been instructed on the best teaching strategies.
Students receive instruction in Music (6th Grade), Spanish (7th and 8th), Physical Education, and Art.
Assessment
All grades take a diagnostic assessment three times a year called STAR by Renaissance Learning. STAR Assessments are for both Reading and Math and are required by the Diocese of San Jose.
Progress Reports and Report Cards come out once a trimester. PowerSchool is the online grading system where teachers communicate progress. Every parent has an individual log in, and the students log in as well to keep abreast of their progress.
LEAP Program at St. Leo the Great School
St Leo the Great School supports all students to reach their individual potential. With the establishment of the Learning Enrichment and Assistance Program (LEAP), St. Leo’s has expanded support from the basic reading interventions that have existed in the lower grades to addressing the needs of all students, in all subjects. The LEAP team offers support with in-class or small group as needed for all grade levels, using an RTI (Response to Intervention) model.
Our LEAP team includes Learning Specialists with a master’s degree in Special Education, a professor from San Jose State University who teaches Occupational Therapy and a Special Education graduate student, and through a partnership with San Jose State, we are adding speech language screening in the spring of 2022.
If it becomes necessary to supplement the instructional practices for students demonstrating a need for additional academic and/or social emotional support, we provide academic interventions in various ways.
- Small group instruction within the classroom is available in most grade levels.
- Targeted small group instruction with students of similar abilities
- Individualized and targeted instruction time with Reading Intervention Teacher
- Use of a student success study team to identify student strengths and opportunities for growth
- Creating an Individual Student Learning Plan with documentation from a variety assessment sources
We collaborate with parents, teachers and the student to celebrate the student’s strengths along with identifying and supporting interventions for phonics, reading, writing, math and social emotional growth.
Technology Portals
We Provide Tools for Tracking Your Childs Progress.
St. Leo the Great School uses the program PowerSchool to communicate grades and report cards to all parents and students. Teachers update grades bi-monthly. Students and parents have individual logins to view grades and information posted by the school.
ParentSquare is the communication portal where all updates regarding curriculum and school life are sent to parents. It is accessible through a website and an app for mobile devices. Parents can also access files and the latest calendar updates.
Contacting Us Is Easy.
If you have any question or comments about our school, curriculum, or want to schedule a tour. You can contact us using the form or contact us directly.