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The purpose of the John Paul II Library is to provide the research tools which permit students to take the first steps in becoming independent learners. The John Paul II Library also promotes great literature through book talks, recorded books, and visual media.
Art
Art Class encompasses drawing, painting, collage, ceramics, and sculpture. We learn about artists, art history, and art techniques. We look at contemporary art as well as the masters. Through these tools, we learn problem-solving skills and self-expression. Art education plays a central role in fostering creativity, developing imagination, and enabling students to envision alternative possibilities.
Technology
Students will learn aspects of Google: Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Sites, as well as the corresponding Apple programs. We will also review basic research methods utilizing the internet. Students in K-8 will learn computer science: coding. Projects are based on real-world situations: Research, Organizing, and Presentations.
Music
Music instruction varies in each grade level. Students learn and sing religious, seasonal, patriotic, motion, and fun songs. They play rhythm instruments, tone chimes, and other musical instruments. In 4-6 grade, students learn to read music and play the recorder using a highly motivational program called Recorder Karate. Students are very involved in music for our weekly school Liturgies. We have several choir groups and students are cantors and instrumentalists. Instruction includes Great Composers, Musical Imagery, Instruments of the Orchestra, and History of Musical Theatre.
Physical Education
Physical Education at JPIIA is geared towards each individual student. Through skill development, activities, and games, each student will discover habits to become a life-long mover. Students will be able to demonstrate competency in many movement forms. The JPIIA student will be able to apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. Through exploration, practice, and quality repetition, students will continue to grow in knowledge, awareness, and appreciation, while constructing a network of skills to become a lifelong mover. By the end of class, students should feel hot, sweaty, happy, and be confident in what they can accomplish.
