Curriculum & Programs
St. Ignatius School offers a balanced Catholic education for students from preschool through 8th grade, with a focus on academic readiness, personal responsibility, and development of the whole child. Our curriculum prepares students for success in Catholic high schools while supporting a wide range of learners.
Our academic program provides clear expectations, appropriate challenge, and meaningful support at every grade level.
Core Curriculum
Faith Formation
Students receive formal religious instruction and participate regularly in liturgy. Catholic values shape the culture of the school and are reflected across subject areas.
Language Arts & Mathematics
Students develop strong skills in reading, writing, and communication. In middle school mathematics, students are placed in either a regular or advanced track to best support their learning needs. Students who complete Algebra I are prepared to move into higher-level mathematics in high school.
Science
Science instruction includes regular activities and demonstrations and labs in the middle school. Students have access to advanced science opportunities as well as additional support when needed. The middle school offers a STEM elective.
Social Studies & TechnologyStudents study history and social sciences while building digital skills. Instruction is supported through the use of Google Classroom, iPads, and Chromebooks.
Arts, Physical Education & Health
Visual art, music, physical education, and health are part of the regular curriculum, supporting creativity, wellness, and personal growth.
Enrichment Programs
Enrichment programs are optional opportunities that allow students to explore interests and develop skills beyond the core curriculum.
Student Support
St. Ignatius School is committed to supporting students academically and emotionally.
School Psychologist Support
The school psychologist supports students’ emotional well-being and collaborates with teachers to assist students with learning differences.
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
ILPs guide accommodations and instructional adjustments as needed for specific students with diagnosed learning differences.
Academic Support
Curriculum can be accommodated or modified to support student learning needs.
Advanced Learning Opportunities
When appropriate, students may engage in independent study or use advanced instructional materials, or join in an advanced group study.
Service Learning
Service learning is an integral part of the school experience and is described in detail on a dedicated Service Learning webpage.
To learn how our curriculum shapes your child to engage with the world, please read Who We Are or call us today!
Our academic program provides clear expectations, appropriate challenge, and meaningful support at every grade level.
Core Curriculum
Faith Formation
Students receive formal religious instruction and participate regularly in liturgy. Catholic values shape the culture of the school and are reflected across subject areas.
Language Arts & Mathematics
Students develop strong skills in reading, writing, and communication. In middle school mathematics, students are placed in either a regular or advanced track to best support their learning needs. Students who complete Algebra I are prepared to move into higher-level mathematics in high school.
Science
Science instruction includes regular activities and demonstrations and labs in the middle school. Students have access to advanced science opportunities as well as additional support when needed. The middle school offers a STEM elective.
Social Studies & TechnologyStudents study history and social sciences while building digital skills. Instruction is supported through the use of Google Classroom, iPads, and Chromebooks.
Arts, Physical Education & Health
Visual art, music, physical education, and health are part of the regular curriculum, supporting creativity, wellness, and personal growth.
Enrichment Programs
Enrichment programs are optional opportunities that allow students to explore interests and develop skills beyond the core curriculum.
- Departmentalized junior high with specialist teachers
- Library program with grade-level book clubs
- Art Literacy program for all grades
- Music program with performance opportunities, including the all-school Christmas program and spring concert
- M.U.S.E. Band program (Grades 4–8)
- After-school enrichment opportunities such as Band, Choir, Play Fit Fun, Chess, and Fine Art Starts
- Experiential learning programs, including:
- Mount St. Helens Volcano Science Camp (Grade 5)
- Outdoor School (Grade 6)
- Ape Cave (Grade 7)
- Oregon Supreme Court (Grade 8)
- Tacoma Glass Factory via Amtrak (Grade 8)
Student Support
St. Ignatius School is committed to supporting students academically and emotionally.
School Psychologist Support
The school psychologist supports students’ emotional well-being and collaborates with teachers to assist students with learning differences.
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
ILPs guide accommodations and instructional adjustments as needed for specific students with diagnosed learning differences.
Academic Support
Curriculum can be accommodated or modified to support student learning needs.
Advanced Learning Opportunities
When appropriate, students may engage in independent study or use advanced instructional materials, or join in an advanced group study.
Service Learning
Service learning is an integral part of the school experience and is described in detail on a dedicated Service Learning webpage.
To learn how our curriculum shapes your child to engage with the world, please read Who We Are or call us today!