SCHOOL YEAR NOTES
When and Where We Meet
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Optional 9 a.m. Mass at St. Irenaeus Church
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Fall Semester: September 14 - December 14
Winter/Spring Semester: January 11 - May 24
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St. Irenaeus School, 637 4th Street, Oakmont, PA 15139
Academics
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​Content for classes will be determined by the board and parent input.
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Parents are asked to help in teaching the classes. Some classes at the junior high and high school levels may be taught with the help of outside educators.
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This is not a drop-off and pick-up co-op. Families are expected to be on the premises and to help in all areas to make the co-op function smoothly. This is a family run co-op.
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This is not a preschool replacement and not intended as an alternative to the parish preschool. We are seeking families who intend to homeschool their children beyond the preschool years.
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Our focus for the elementary grades will be enrichment classes that center around science, literature, and history. No outside classroom work is required.
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Our focus for junior high and high school is science and literature, with work being required outside of the classroom.
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We will break down classes by age, and parents can determine whether their children are ready for the next level or not.
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Age groupings will be (with flexibility due to class size and a child’s need): Infant to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 13, and 14 to 18
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We will also have days during co-op where we celebrate saints and feast days. Participation in these days is optional.
Our School Day
Pre-K Age Students:
10-12 (with built in breaks) class
12-1 lunch
1-2:45 free time, music, etc. (If you are not teaching or have older kids in the co-op, you can leave if need be.)
** Please note: This is not intended as an alternative to the parish preschool. We are seeking families who intend to homeschool their children beyond the preschool years.
Elementary Students:
(at least 2 enrichment classes)
10-10:45 period 1 class
11-11:45 period 2 class
12-1 lunch and time with peers
1-1:45 period 3 (fun class, club, etc. (optional)
2-2:45 peer time/activities (optional)
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Junior High and High school Students:
10-11:45 Science
12-1 lunch and time with peers
1-2 Literature
2-2:45 club/ peer time/ fun class
Set up of School Year:
The school year will be run by semester courses for elementary level classes. Year-long classes will be for the junior and high school levels. Preschool and kindergarten will use whatever the teachers choose.