Intermediate

Grades 4-6

Students in the St. Pius intermediate grades apply the basic skills they have previously learned as the content areas become more in-depth. The students are now reading to learn as opposed to learning to read. More emphasis is placed on the learner’s responsibility for himself or herself, spiritually, academically, and personally.

The transition years between primary and junior high include increased use of technology. Students in grades 4 have 1:1 use of Chromebooks. Additionally at this level, students begin switching classes. This occurs for three subjects in fourth grade, all subjects in fifth grade, and all subjects including switching for leveled instruction in sixth grade. This allows more specialized instruction in the subject area.

Reaching all learners through differentiation is emphasized in the intermediate grades. Examples of this are the use of weekly hands-on activities in science and the availability of a math resource/language arts teacher for the fifth and sixth grade classes. All teachers offer after school study time for students who need additional review.

The goal of the St. Pius intermediate curriculum is to prepare all students for success in junior high.

Standardized Testing

St. Pius X School uses the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment for kindergarten through eighth grade students. The MAP assessment was introduced by the Diocese of Covington and is administered to students three times a year. Test results are reported to parents and are used throughout the year to design student instruction and to study the strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum. Test results are also used to ability group students in some academic areas.

Grade 4: Meet Our Teachers

Ms. Molly Mayer

Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies
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BS, Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University

Ms. Abbey Caldwell

Language Arts, Math, and Religion
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BS, Elementary Education, University of Louisville

Mrs. Torie Mohammadione

Language Arts, Math, and Science
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BA, Accounting and Operations Management, University of Cincinnati
MA, Elementary Education, University of the Cumberlands

Grade 5 & 6: Meet Our Teachers

Mrs. Jannes Garbett

Fifth Grade Language Arts
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BA, Elementary Education, minor in English, Northern Kentucky University
MA, Elementary Education, grades K-8, Northern Kentucky University

Mrs. Cecilia Noll Baker

Science
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BA, Elementary Education, Northern Kentucky University
MEd., Elementary Education, Northern Kentucky University
Environmental Education Endorsement, Northern Kentucky University
Non-formal Environmental Education Certification, Kentucky Environmental Education Council
Religion Teacher Certification, Basic Level, Diocese of Covington

Mrs. Laura Engelbrink

Social Studies
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BS, Elementary Education, University of Dayton
MA, Elementary Education, Xavier University

Ms. Christy Wissman

sixth Grade Language Arts
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BA, Middle Grades Education, Thomas More College Associate Degree, Spanish, Thomas More College
MEd, Teacher Leadership with an emphasis on Educational Technology, University of the Cumberlands

Mr. Jeff Slater

Math
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Bachelor Degree, Secondary Mathematics, Ball State University
Bachelor Degree, Information Processing, University of Cincinnati
Master’s Degree, Education, Northern Kentucky University
Religion Teacher Certification, General, Diocese of Covington

Ms. Mary Peach

Religion
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BS, Human Development and Family Studies , Kent State University