Academics

Curriculum

St. Nicholas Academy' curriculum is designed to attain the educational objectives set forth in our philosophy and in accordance with the regulations set by the Office of Lifelong Formation and Education of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Students study religion, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, library, technology skills and Spanish.

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Learning Differences

St. Nicholas Academy promotes a model of inclusion for children with mild disabilities. Our school staff will work to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students who may need special attention and guidance.

We believe that children with mild disabilities can be successful within the regular classroom setting when strategic methods are utilized and appropriate accommodations are implemented. Schedules and classes may be designed for flexibility to meet such special needs.

St. Nicholas is guided by the archdiocesan special needs protocol, which includes developing school strategy plans and Section 504 plans. The development of these plans involves any and all members of the student's learning community. Contact is maintained with a parent throughout the school year to assess the plan. More information regarding these plans is available from the counseling office.

If a guardian is concerned that a student has special learning needs and would like to pursue assessment options, inquiries about referrals for formalized testing can be directed to the SNA counseling office.

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Admission of Special Needs Students

Before admitting a student with a diagnosed disability, our school will consider:

1. The severity and degree of the disability.
2. The level of support needed from special services.
3. Special equipment the student may require.
4. Class size and the availability of resources.

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Standardized Testing Program

The standardized testing program is designed to identify individual student academic strengths and weaknesses in addition to measuring the SNA curricular program. In conjunction with the testing program of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Grades 2 - 8 are tested each spring. Parents will be notified of the results.

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Class Links

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