Curriculum

Curé of Ars Catholic School follows the curriculum standards set forth by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas which is aligned with Kansas State Department of Education Standards and incorporates the teachings of the Catholic Church.  Each school within the Archdiocese makes locally informed decisions as to the most appropriate way to meet these standards for their community. 

Curriculum guides may be accessed through the website for the Archdiocesan School Offices at www.archkckcs.org.

Grading Scale

Grades are only one of the many ways teachers have to communicate academic progress of students.  Students are graded on skills and outcomes as demonstrated through written work, and tests.  The grading scale used by Curé of Ars is consistent with Archdiocesan policy. 

Grades K-2

            + = Consistent Performance
            S = Satisfactory Performance
            / = Needs Improvement
            Blank = Skill not taught at this time

Grades 3-8

            A = 94% - 100%
            B = 87% - 93%
            C = 75% - 86%
            D = 68% - 74%
            F = 67% and below