Curriculum

Beginning at the Preschool level and continuing through eighth grade, St. Mark's curriculum and  instruction include sequential and constructive programs of learning. Instructional delivery focuses on various learning styles, multiple intelligences, and student-centered activities.

The school curriculum is designed by the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Dallas and is set forth in the Diocesan Curriculum Guides. Access these documents in the menu at left.

St. Mark Catholic School enhances the curriculum in a variety of ways to promote both left-brain and right-brain development.

Basic to the curriculum at St. Mark Catholic School is the study of the following:
 

• Religion
• Language Arts (reading, English, spelling, writing, vocabulary, and library)
• Handwriting (Handwriting Without Tears; Cursive)
• Mathematics
• Science, including S.T.E.M., S.T.E.A.M. and S.T.R.E.A.M. programming
• Health
• Social Studies
• Computer Literacy
• Technology-Assisted Activities, including iPads and Virtual/Augmented Reality
• Spanish
• Music (grades Preschool-5; elective option for grades 6-8)
• Art (grades Preschool-5; elective option for grades 6-8)
• Drama
• Exploratory Electives (grades 6-8)
• Physical Education