St. Patrick’s School Academic Standards

Homework

Homework is assigned for the purpose of extending student interests and to provide reinforcement of skills developed in the school program. At the same time, it is also a process in which we can encourage the development of responsibility, self-discipline, and the ability to work independently.

Homework is a natural extension of the daily classroom learning process. The natural degree of home study requirements will vary with each grade level, subject area, individual class, and individual learner. Parents are urged to offer proper support and guidance to their children completing homework assignments.

Curriculum

St. Patrick’s School follows the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards in conjunction with Diocesan curriculum guidelines. We have adapted the Engage NY modules to be integrated with our curriculum to meet our high academic standards and the Catholic Identity, which makes St. Patrick’s alumni so successful.

Religion is the core of our curriculum, including the teachings of Catholic doctrine, tradition, school liturgies, and prayer services for special occasions.

Departmental programs are in effect in grades 5-8. Continuing develoments in reading skills and reading for pleasure, as well as literature appreciation is provided in Kindergarten-8th Grade. Technology is integrated into the curriculum as an interdisciplinary tool in subject areas.

Special Education and Remediation Services

Students who are in need of special educational services for speech, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, etc. can be referred by a parent or a teacher to a child study team to develop interventions to assist the student. Educational screening or testing may be appropriate to deter-mine if resource assistance is needed. If your child receives Special Education Services from Huntington School District, a letter requesting services must be submitted to the District by June 1st each year in order to receive services for the coming school year.

Promotion Policy

A student in grades 1-7 failing two or more major subjects may be retained, unless the child was retained in a previous grade. A student in the 8th grade whose academic records indicate, in March, that there is a possibility that they are in danger of failing two or more major subjects will be subject to an academic review to ensure all requirements of the grade level have been met. Jr. high students who fail any subjects will be required to attend summer school.

New York State Tests and Regents Exams

4th Grade– English Language Arts— April 8th—15 (anytime)
6th Grade– English Language Arts-— April 8th—15 (anytime)
4th Grade - Math - May 1st– 8th (anytime)
6th Grade - Math - May 1st– 8th (anytime)
5th Grade - Science– May 13th Tuesday
8th Grade (New) Life Science Regents– June 18 THURSDAY 1:15PM
8th Grade Algebra Regents - June 17 WEDNESDAY 9:15 a.m. Algebra

TACHS High School Entrance Exam

This exam will be administered online through the TACHS office on Saturday Nov. 8,2025. The purpose of the test is to gain admittance into a Catholic High School. In order to assist parents and students in their choice of high schools, Open House programs are held by the high schools prior to the test.

Registration for this exam can be found on the TACHS website @ tachsinfo.com