Curriculum

Teaching and Learning Organized by Multi-level Student-centered Classrooms in which students learn across two or more grades and are taught by the same teacher for two or more years.

Education and Catechism at Little Flower

Curriculum implementation for Little Flower School follows the curriculum guides of the Archdiocese of San Antonio using the Catholic School Standards with the integration of Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Each grade level covers the following subjects throughout the year:

  • Faith Formation

  • Reading

  • English/ Language Arts

  • Mathematics

  • Social Studies

  • Peace Education

  • Science

  • Foreign Language

  • Fine Arts

  • Physical Education

  • Technology

  • Other Electives

The Main Pillars of Little Flower School are derived from

St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower) and her "Story of a Soul":

Academic Rigor: Developing the mind
Emotional Maturity: Developing the heart
Deepened Faith: Developing the soul

  • Montessori-like Micro-school Environment

  • Student-led Community Service

  • Student-created publication of their own versions of Story of a Soul

  • Student-led Goal-Setting conferences

  • Student-led Peace Initiative

The Unique Student Experience includes:

  • Student-led symposium on creativity

  • Faith Development Retreats

  • Thorough preparation for the Sacraments

  • Student-led stewardship projects of our natural environment

  • Student-generated podcast