Curriculum

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department  (TCCED), part of the state-approved Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC), operating under the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas, and fully exceeds all state qualification requirements. We offer a full-day curriculum for Pre-k through eighth grade:

• Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten – 3 year olds to 5 year olds, respectively
• Elementary School – first through third grade
• Intermediate School – fourth and fifth grade
• Middle School – sixth through eighth grade

Our core curriculum is comprised of:

• Religion
• English Language Arts (reading, grammar, phonics, spelling, creative expression, and writing)
• Literature
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spanish
• Technology
• Art
• Library
• Physical Education

The school sponsors various activities for student participation including National Junior Honor Society,  Handbells, Speech,  Booster Club, Environmental Club, and Technology Club.

Honors Classes

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School offers Honors and Regular classes for 6th-8th Middle School English/Literature, and Math/Science.  The classes are paired this way primarily for scheduling purposes, meaning that a student must qualify for both Honors English and Honors Literature to be accepted into the Honors English/Literature track. The same principle will apply to Honors Math (or Algebra)/Science track.

Characteristics of an Honors Class may include, but not be limited to the following programming options:

• Enrichment
•  Modified or expanded curriculum
•  Curriculum compacting
•  Advanced work
• Challenges within content

To be considered, students must complete a Student Honors Application Form for each Honors Class. The Honor’s application will be sent out the middle of May each year.

Religious Instruction

The program of religious instruction and spiritual development is the central force unifying the school. We seek to educate dedicated Christians to know, love, and serve God, and who will work to improve themselves and their society. Religious instruction is based on Christian living and education, delineated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in their publication “To Teach as Jesus Did.” All students are expected to participate to their fullest capability in liturgical and instructional programs, regardless of their own religion.