Academics

At Saint Olaf Catholic School we meet students where they are at, helping guide them to their best self. Whether below, above, or at grade level, we seek a years worth of growth for each student every school year. We build curious, intentional learners, equipped with solid faith, resilient and committed to service. While at Saint Olaf, your children will flourish within the protection of a close-knit, caring community that guides them through successes and failures. No matter the path, students become equipped to navigate the world. Curious, faith-filled, and resilient, our students make a difference.

HMH Subjects	Curriculum Description	Student Scores on or Above Grade Level, Grades 3-8, 2020-21 School Year
HMH Subjects	Curriculum Description	Saint Olaf School, ACT Aspire Assessment	Davis District, Rise Assessment	State Averages, Rise Assessment
Into Reading	Transitions students beyond explicit instruction into self actualized learning. Guides students from emerging readers to effective writers	ELA 84%	ELA 48%	ELA 43%
Into Social Studies	Students learn what it means to contribute to society by developing strong contextual foundations to build knowledge and find their place in the world. Students think and act like historians.
Dimensions Science	High impact learning experience, guiding students through exploration, analysis, application, and explanation. Think like a Scientist!	Science 42%	Science 51%	Science 47%
Go Math	Provides differentiated instruction resources across interactive platforms enabling students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. Develops mathematical understanding in students.	Math 49%	Math 46%	Math 42%
*District and State Data from https://utahschoolgrades.schools.utah.gov/Home/DistrictAchievement/?StateID=99&DistrictID=308&SchoolLevel=K8&schoolyearendyear=2021

Saint Olaf 2021-22 HMH Growth Measure Assessments, Grades K-8
	On or above grade level (Year Beginning)	On or above grade level (Mid Year)	On or above grade level (Year End)
English Language Arts	69%	81%	82%
Math	58%	80%	84%

***District and State Data unavailable for the 2021-22 School Year

Saint Olaf School Student Scores Grades 3-8, 2021-22 School Year
End of Year ACT Aspire Assessment	Close/Ready	Close/Ready + Exceeding
English/Reading (ELA)	97% / 72% (ELA 85% combined)	98% / 74% (ELA 86% combined)
Science	65%	71%
Math	88%	89%

SAINT OLAF CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

Catholic Christians who:
•Have a personal relationship with God
•Demonstrate an understanding of Catholic beliefs and traditions

•Make choices based on Christian values
•Serve others
•Maintain a prayerful, healthy, and balanced lifestyle

Communicators who:
•Write with ease and make a clear point
•Write using correct grammar and spelling

•Speak clearly and confidently
•Listen and observe actively and respectfully

•Collaborate and cooperate with others
•Lead and motivate others

Learners who:
•Use a variety of resources, skills, and strategies to increase knowledge and understanding.
• Solve problems and think critically
• Show responsibility for their learning

Responsible users of technology that:
• Access, analyze, organize and process information

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8