Fourth Grade

Fourth grade at St. Louise School emphasizes independence, critical thinking, and responsibility, supporting students as they transition to higher academic and personal expectations in a faith-centered environment.

4th Grade Overview:

• Focuses on student independence in managing classwork, homework, and time management.
• Uses daily planners and the Skyward system to track assignments and grades.

Curriculum Overview:

• Religion: Studies on Jesus, the Ten Commandments, and Beatitudes.
• Reading and Language Arts: Emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary, and creative expression.
• Math: Multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry.
• Science: Topics include life, physical, and earth sciences, with hands-on experiments.
• Social Studies: Washington state history, government, and geography, Native Americans, explorers of the Pacific Northwest, and the Oregon Trail.

Service Projects:

• Supports Operation Gratitude by sending letters and care packages to military members.
• Participates in school-wide projects like food drives and supporting New Bethlehem Programs.

Enrichment Opportunities:

• Field trips to local plays and educational sites such as the Washington State Corn Maze.
• "Of Cedar and Salmon" enrichment program exploring Native American culture.
• Hands-on activities like cow eye dissection and electricity experiments.
• Marketplace project where students create and run a small business.
• "Big Buddy" program with first-grade students.