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General Information
DeSales
Catholic School follows the course of study issued by the
School Superintendent of the Diocese of Buffalo, in accordance
with the requirements of the State of New York. Emphasis is
placed on Religion, Reading, Language Arts and Mathematics.
Social Studies, Science, and Health are included as an integral
part of the curriculum with greater emphasis in grades 4 through
8. Art, Music, and Physical Education are taught each
week. Computer classes are provided for students from
grades 1 through 8. Spanish is taught once per week
in grades K through 7, and daily in 8th grade as part of the “Regents Action
Plan." Advanced coursework is offered to 8th grade students in Algebra and Living Environment.
We
are very proud of our Technology Department at DeSales.
Students use wireless laptop computers that are housed in mobile carts and can be moved from room to room. Our computer lab has 25 desktop computers and an Interactive white board. Additional white boards and "airline tablets" are used in the Science Lab and throughout the building. Our school
is fully networked and utilizes high-speed Internet access.
Our state of the art Middle School Science Lab was
designed with modular units that provide an expansive space
for “hands on” demonstrations, displays,
and lab experiments.
Remedial
Studies: Special reading, math, and early-intervention programs
are offered for grades 1 through 8. A Special Education
teacher and teacher assistant are available to work with
students who have diagnosed learning disabilities or those
who have been identified as being in need of Title I services.
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, vision therapy
and physical therapy are provided on campus for those who
qualify.
Pre-School
The goal of the DeSales Pre-School programs is to provide a loving atmosphere in which a child can learn and grow. It is our philosophy that 3- and 4-year olds learn best through play. Every class is led by a teacher and an aide. We strive to provide an environment that promotes growth physically , socially, emotionally and cognitively. Christian values are a part of the everyday classroom experiences. Our goal is to provide each child with positive learning experiences in order to enhance their self-esteem and confidence, and prepare them to be ready to learn in Kindergarten. The variety of pre-school programs offered at DeSales allows parents to choose the educational experience best suited for their child.
- The Traditional Pre-school program (for children aged 3 by Dec. 1st) provides activities to develop each child’s gross and fine motor skills. The class meets on Monday and Tuesday mornings for 2¼ hours. An afternoon class is offered if required by enrollment. Our daily schedule begins with free play. After cleanup, we have “circle time”, which includes the Pledge of Allegiance, Prayers, calendar, weather, and show-and-tell. We have a snack and story each day. Music, religion, P.E. and art projects are done once or twice a week. Christian values are a part of our everyday experiences. We encourage group play and work on listening and attending skills for short periods of time. We also have a religion program. Beginning in January we introduce colors, shapes, and scissors. Pre-School class size is limited to 15 students.
- The Traditional Pre-Kindergarten program (for children aged 4 by Dec. 1st) offers a “3-Day” and a “5-Day” option. The 3-Day class meets on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning for 2½ hours. An afternoon class is offered if required by enrollment. The 5-Day class meets Monday – Friday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, with an additional option for childcare through 5:00pm. Both programs expose the students to the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, pre-writing, religion, holiday themes, and other fun units such as dinosaurs and planting. Other units of learning – the body, magnets, penguins, polar bears, fish and rhyming are added during the school year. Literature based activities and fun jobs are shared on a weekly basis. One letter of the alphabet is introduced each week, beginning at the end of September. The 5-Day program affords the time to for students to delve deeper into these topics. Increased class time will also be devoted to extra music and art projects. By the completion of either Pre-K program the students will have learned to listen, take turns, follow directions, and share, as well as increased their memory skills, and further developed their fine and gross motor skills. Each Pre-K class is limited to 20 students.
- The Montessori PreSchool program is a multi-age class designed for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. The class meets Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Four and Five year old students can choose the full-day Montessori class that meets from 8:30am - 2:30pm, with an additional option for childcare through 5:00pm. This unique philosophy of education emphasizes the potential of the young child and develops this potential, using special teaching materials to help the child associate abstract concepts with concrete sensorial experiences. Students are permitted a freedom of choice within a stimulating environment with clearly defined limits. Children work individually as well as in small and large groups. Activities are self-directed and non-competitive, helping children to develop self-discipline, self-mastery and a true love of learning. Montessori Pre-School is limited to 20 students.
All preschoolers must be toilet trained in order to attend school. All programs will continue to follow the Diocesan Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum that was revised by the Diocese of Buffalo in 2004. The DeSales faculty and administration are very enthusiastic about our Pre-School options and feel that the programs will allow our school to better meet the needs of each student and their families.
Kindergarten
The
goal of the DeSales Kindergarten program is to provide an
atmosphere that fosters learning within a  loving
environment. It is our purpose to reinforce and build upon
the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills that
are introduced in a Pre-K setting. Our Kindergarten program
follows the New York State and the Diocesan curriculum guidelines.
Through
our Kindergarten teachers' numerous years of experience
we know that children thrive on structure and routine.
We have seen excellent results using the Beginning to Read,
Write and Listen reading program. The curriculum encompasses auditory and oral language, reading, handwriting, and
phonemic skills for children beginning to learn to read and
write. Activities are visual,  hands-on, and auditory to meet
the needs of each child. Even if your child is adept in these
skills, this reading program is designed to enhance and further
develop skills, as becoming a proficient reader is an on-going
process.
By
the completion of the school year, the children will have
learned to listen, take turns, follow directions, and work
independently in order to make a smooth transition into First Grade.
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