Curriculum 

St. Francis deSales School follows the curriculum outlined in the Graded Course of Studies of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
 
Each Graded Course of Study is aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards.
 
A variety of resource materials are used to instruct the students.  The textbook sources are listed on the right.

In keeping with our Catholic Identity we offer:
  • Daily religion classes    
  • Bi-weekly prayer services  
  • Weekly Mass 
  • Sacramental Preparation        
  • Retreats
  • Big/Little Class Mentoring
  • Support of local food pantry and other mission work  
 
To enrich our educational scope beyond the classroom we offer the following activities during the school day.

Accelerated Reader

Art Club 

Art Enrichment

COSI Program

Everybody Counts

Science Fair

Service Projects

Spelling Bee

                                       
Children with special needs can take advantage of support services that include School Counselor, Speech & Language Therapist, Teacher Aide, Title 1 Teacher, and Support Learning Tutor.

Our Student Enrollment is 201 students and our average class size is 22.

Our students score in the top 25th percentile nationally on Terra Nova standardized tests which are taken in the even grades. ACRE testing is completed in grades 5 and 8.  Writing samples are performed in grades 3, 5, and 7.  The Dibel Screening test is used for incoming Kindergarten students.
  Textbooks 

        Geography Tools and Concepts
        The Ancient World
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