STUDENT LIFE
Counseling Services
Ms. Tracey Rice, MSW
Guidance Counselor
Educational Background:
Master of Social Work: State University of New York at Albany
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Inspiration to Teach:
I believe in children. It is an honor to work with children, their families, and the staff at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School.
Curriculum
The basic curriculum for grades three through six consists of the following: Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Handwriting, Reading, General Music, Physical Education, Art, Technology Education, Library Skills, Instrumental Music, and International Languages. Aquinas Catholic Schools, Pre-K through 12, work cooperatively to update and develop a uniform, comprehensive, and sequential curriculum for each subject area. Textbooks and instructional materials are purchased on a rotating cycle when curriculum is updated. Teachers are provided with opportunities and encouraged to keep updated with current educational practices. Parents are regularly informed about classroom curriculum content through grade level newsletter updates. Complete curriculum guides for each subject are available upon request form the school principal.
Special Learning Needs
By parent or teacher referral, students at Aquinas Catholic Schools are eligible for exceptional educational needs testing through the School Districts of La Crosse and Onalaska. Comprehensive testing is done by a team of professionals to determine if a special educational need does exist. Results of the testing are discussed with the parents and recommendations are made based on the needs of the child. Participation in special education programs will take place at Aquinas Catholic Schools. All special needs testing and/or services will be under the direction of the school administrator.
Aquinas Catholic Schools has a service plan program for students that may not need to be tested for additional services through the public schools but would benefit from additional assistance. This plan will stay with the student throughout their education at Aquinas.