Overview

The goal of Saint Margaret’s Academic Program is to meet each child’s needs through a variety of teaching methods. Students take the core subjects of Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science and Religion in accordance with curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Providence and the State of Rhode Island. Students participate once a week in Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer and Library classes. Foreign languages of French and Spanish are introduced in the third grade.
 
Yearly evaluations for students in grades 1-8 are conducted using the STAR standardized testing program. To ensure the highest standards of excellence, Saint Margaret School continually evaluates its Academic Program.

The role of the elementary school is to instill a love of learning, build self-esteem and encourage the development of caring qualities and respect for others. The Elementary School Program develops a strong foundation in young students by fostering academic growth through an approach designed to meet the educational and emotional needs of all students. Spiritual understanding is developed through prayer, attendance at monthly and special Masses and participation in community-service activities.

The Pre-Kindergarten through grade two are the foundational years. We take time to ensure that all students in these grades have the basics in writing, reading and mathematics. Grades three to five are the important building block years where more complex and interconnected curriculum goals are strengthened. We believe that God has given each student special gifts and talents. We build on these gifts and talents during the elementary years in a number of ways. We demand at each grade level commitments to their studies through writing, speaking and prayer. Students, even in the youngest grades, lead in prayer at different times of the year. 

We have a “Buddies” program, which puts our youngest students with our middle school students for many activities throughout the year. The older Buddies read to them, take them to Mass and provide role models for our youngest children. It is a match that pays dividends to both younger and older students.

Saint Margaret’s offers full day or half-day Pre-Kindergarten classes and full day Kindergarten classes.