Academic Offerings

The curriculum at the Academy of Saint Bartholomew has been sanctioned by the State of Ohio Department of Education and is commissioned by the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association.

Academic Studies

  • Religion
  • Language Arts
  • Handwriting
  • Mathematics
  • Gen. Math per grade
  • PreAlgebra & Algebra (Gr. 7-8)
  • Science
  • History
  • Family Consumer Science (Gr. 7-8)
  • Finance
  • Home Economics
  • Visual Arts (Preschool-8)
  • Music (Preschool-8)
  • Band (Grades 5-8)
  • Physical Education (Preschool-8)
  • Spanish (Grades K-8)
  • French (Grades 6-8)
  • Technology (Preschool-8)
  • STEM (Grades 4-7)
  • Library (Preschool-3)

Benefits of Small Class Sizes

  • Small class sizes lead to more one-on-one attention from the teacher
  • Students get to know each other better and classes become a community
  • Teachers have more time for individualized instruction
  • Students are more engaged with less distractions
  • Research shows that students perform better in all subjects, at all levels, in smaller classes


Grading

In alignment with the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, the Academy of Saint Bartholomew follows a Standards Based Grading process for Grades K-3.

A standard letter (A-F) system is in place for Grades 4-8.

Curriculum Enhancement Programs

Theology of the Body

Future Catholic Leaders

Service Learning

Prayer Partners

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

Brain Brawl

Spelling Bee

Science Fair

World Food Fair

Pirate Club Fridays: Lego's, Journaling, Sewing...so many options!