St. Stephen offers additional encore areas of instruction, outside the core curriculum, including music, PE, world language, art, and technology.
Students at SSCS attend art one time per week. Students study the importance of art in various cultures and learn to express themselves through various mediums. Art and art appreciation are also integrated into the English Language Arts program at St. Stephen, Wit & Wisdom.
Students in grades K-8 attend music class once a week. Students learn to express themselves through music vocally as well as through a variety of instruments such as recorders, ukuleles, keyboards, bells. Musical technology such as Garage Band and LittleBits Synth Kits.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a Winter and Spring concert.
Many schools are cutting back or letting students opt-out of participation in physical education and health. St Stephen recognizes that both are considered critical for the overall success of each student. We believe it is our responsibility to get children active and excited about the benefits of good health and wellness. Including physical education and health in the curriculum improves the long term physical and mental health of our students and contributes to positive academic performance.
During PE/Health, students learn and practice sports and games while enhancing their fitness levels. PE classes start with warm-up laps, exercise activities, and stretches. Early Childhood & Elementary students learn, develop, and practice basic motor skills, sports and fitness skills, and play fun lead up games. Middle school students learn, practice, and refine the skills needed to play sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and track. Students are required to participate in activities such as Presidential physical fitness testing and health labs.
Health is taught to K-8th grades on designated PE days with the curriculum focusing on the importance of exercise, fitness, proper hygiene, and good nutritional habits. Other essential topics addressed include drugs, emotions, character/personality traits, and safety.
Technology is a critical component of every classroom at St. Stephen Catholic School. Students have access to desktop computers, Chromebooks, and iPads throughout the school, and from grades four and up, every student has access to a Chromebook.
Students begin learning about the importance of digital citizenship from an early age at St. Stephen Catholic School. Using various resources, SSCS students learn to utilize technology to create and demonstrate knowledge across the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, research, and creativity.