Study Skills
The study skills curriculum parallels the core curriculum integrating the practice of skills with subject content.  Many of the note-taking procedures, test-taking skills, vocabulary development and researching techniques taught by the teacher are integrated into the subject material.  A basic framework has been established for the teachers and the students in the area of note-taking, research paper writing, essay or composition writing and vocabulary development (note-cards).  Students will gradually progress through the skills developing higher-level management of the skills as they go from a freshman level course to a senior level course.

Teacher Objectives for Student Learning
 Saint Francis School's overriding goal is to provide a program where students are challenged and supported.  Achievement of this goal requires tremendous commitment on the part of the teaching faculty.  A link to the list of strategies utilized by the teaching staff is available here: Saint Francis Teacher Objectives for Student Learning