Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston plan according to the archdiocesan curriculum guides in the academic areas. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which serve as the core curriculum, are available online. Our teachers strive to meet the needs of all students and are well trained to serve a diverse group of learners.

Textbooks
Textbooks are selected from the State of Texas Adopted Textbook list or from other publishers with Archdiocesan approval. Textbooks are provided on a rental basis and are distributed to students at the beginning of the school year. Supplementary material is used to enrich and expand the curriculum.

Student Success
All available school resources shall be utilized to promote student success. Lines of communication will be kept open to inform parents of student progress in all areas.

Zeros Aren’t Permitted (Z.A.P.)
Z.A.P. is a program that has been adapted to the needs of St. Laurence students in an effort to best support their academic endeavors. Meaningful work is assigned to students by teachers at the end of classes in an effort to provide independent practice for the students. The purpose is to help both the students and the teachers ascertain whether or not the students truly understand the concepts taught during class presentations. This assigned work is valid and important to the students’ learning and to the teachers’ assessments.