Foster Academic Excellence.
Learning at St. Elizabeth
Fostering Life-Long Learners Pre-K-12th Grade
St. Elizabeth School faculty and staff continually develop curriculum and related learning experiences that translate into high academic achievement, as well as a deepening of personal faith. We offer a safe and loving Catholic program designed to inspire our students’ growth in academics, leadership, social engagement and service to give them a solid foundation to be successful in life after St. Elizabeth School.
At St. E, our learning environment empowers students through collaboration and engaging, participatory lessons and projects. Modern labs & facilities enrich a diverse STEM curriculum and related co-curricular activities. An Active Learning Environment, where learning takes place outside the desk, highlights the student-centered approach in classes and projects.
The learning environment features:
- Small class sizes enable one-to-one interaction between our teachers and students
- Use of technology for research, creativity, innovation, and collaboration to engage and motivate students
- Shared teaching assistants in grades 1 through 4, and during math instruction in grades 1 through 6
- Counseling staff to support the academic, personal/social, and college/career needs of every student
- Scholastica Program for students with learning differences
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Elementary School
A nurturing and energized learning environment
The Development of the Whole Child
St. Elizabeth Elementary School cultivates
academic leadership, active learning and a commitment to service, which stimulates students’ personal growth. Our staff is dedicated to educating our students through a variety of innovative, instructional methods and lessons that
integrate technology. We strive to challenge students to reach their full academic potential by recognizing individual learning styles and encouraging students to become
self-motivated, independent learners. Our Catholic values, traditions and academic excellence contribute to the development of the whole child -
mind, body and spirit.
Grade Level Curriculum
Students engage with interactive apps, e-texts, and ibooks while learning responsible technology use.
High School
A faith-based, value-centered educational community.
A St. Elizabeth Graduate Excels
St. Elizabeth aims to prepare students for college and careers by fostering academic excellence in a faith-based, value-centered community. We offer a rigorous college preparatory program, including honors, advanced placement (AP) courses, and dual enrollment with local colleges to help students transition beyond high school. Our supportive learning environment encourages critical thinking and effective communication, promoting active engagement in lifelong learning.
Our dedicated teachers employ innovative instructional strategies focused on
21st-century skills and knowledge. With our
1:1 iPad program, technology is integrated into the curriculum, enhancing student-centered learning. Students engage with interactive apps, e-texts, and ibooks while learning responsible technology use. A St. Elizabeth graduate excels in research, presentation, and collaboration, equipping them for success in a technological world. We strive to provide opportunities that enrich students' educational experiences while preparing them for a bright future.
Departments & Curriculum
Viking Pathways
College prep & career ready
Combining college preparatory coursework with real-world, work-based experiences in high-demand fields within a Catholic education enriched in tradition, faith & service.
Viking Pathways helps shape our students for the future; for college and beyond.
School Counseling Services
Promote academic growth, social/emotional well-being, and readiness for college and career
Our school counselors provide comprehensive services to promote academic growth, social/emotional well-being, and readiness for college and career. The school counselors also provide education and information to support student mental health and equipped to provide appropriate resources and referrals if needed. The counseling department has an open-door policy, and students are encouraged to visit as needed. Effective counseling relies on building trust and consistency in the counselor/student relationship, therefore students are assigned counselors who remain with them from freshman year through graduation.
Functions Include:
- Classroom lessons and seminars
- Individual meetings with each student
- Small-group/peer interventions
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- Whole-school assemblies for students, staff, and parents
- Academic planning and course scheduling
- Short-term counseling, information, and resources to support mental health
- Consultation with teachers, parents, staff, and outside agencies
- Administering PSAT and AP exams
- Facilitating college and career research, exploration, and development
- Managing the college application process
- Crisis response
- Interpreting Education/Psychological evaluations and developing learning profiles for students with identified needs.
The Scholastica Program
The Scholastica Program strives to educate all students in a caring and supportive environment that is respectful of and conducive to individual learning differences in order to prepare them for a life of continuing education, service to others, and growth in spirituality that reflects St. Elizabeth's commitment to the Catholic faith, tradition, and Benedictine charism.
This program outlines best practices that address individual learning styles through differentiated teaching strategies, such as:
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- Equitable opportunities for academic success
- Flexibility within the classroom environment
- Varied teaching approaches
- Simple and intuitive lessons that are reliable and academically challenging
- Tolerance for error that allows students to learn at their own pace
- Accommodated effort to increase attention and decrease cognitive fatigue
School Counselors
Technology
Adaptive and Personalized Educational Learning Programs
St. Elizabeth School embraces technology in education, ensuring our teachers use the latest tools to enhance learning across all grade levels. Students access various software and web programs that energize classrooms and inspire creativity. This approach enriches learning experiences and opportunities for everyone.
In 2013, St. Elizabeth High School was the
first school in Delaware to receive recognition as an
Apple Distinguished School with our implementation of the
1:1 iPad program. The continual accreditation of St. E as an Apple Distinguished School highlights our success as an
innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment.
Technology-Infused Curriculum
