Enrichment and Fine Arts

A well-rounded education provides opportunities for students to develop all areas of their brains and addresses their needs intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. St. Anastasia students participate in Music, Art, Physical Education, Guidance, Library, Computer Science and Spanish enrichment courses. Further, we offer other opportunities for enrichment such as Altar Serving, Lectoring, Drama, Life Skills, Choir, Band, Student Government, Leadership Class, Intramural Sports and Interscholastic School Athletics, and High School Foreign Language.

Enrichment occurs throughout the school on many levels. Beginning in Pre-K through grade 5, classroom lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. Every student participates in project based learning opportunities, cooperative learning opportunities, combined with a challenging curriculum. Our middle school offers three levels of Language Arts and Mathematics, with opportunities to graduate with three high school credits in Algebra I, Geometry, and Foreign Language. 

Pre-K: Our themed enrichment activities in Pre-K cover a variety of interests that appeal to kids, like science experiments, unraveling mysteries, and opportunities to use their imaginations. Lessons are developed with activities and games made to enhance learning and build confidence. Learning in Pre-K ignites confidence and curiosity in every child.

Grades K-2: Our teachers in Grades K-2 plan and develop meaningful lessons, tied to standards of the Diocese of Palm Beach, which engage and challenge young minds.  Daily lesson plans contain differentiated learning activities, where students are encouraged to explore and learn, while learning the basics of good citizenship and loving thy neighbor. 

Grades 3-5: Collaborative projects and academic enrichment opportunities are a common practice in grades 3-5. In addition to differentiated learning opportunities in the classroom and engaging hands-on projects, students are encouraged to go beyond their limits in critical thinking. The teachers in grades 3-5 integrate foundational skills the students have learned in grades K-2, while continuing to build rich content knowledge which will enable them to become strong readers, writers and thinkers.

Grades 6-8: Academic Enrichment in Middle School is designed to meet the needs of all students.  With three levels of Math and Language Arts, classroom lessons and activities are designed to challenge and support all student needs. Enrichment also takes place during elective classes, which include Digital Production, Computer Science, Band, Choir, Drama, Newspaper, Life Skills, Art, and Foreign Language. Students may qualify for the Cura Personalis Award at graduation, which involves goal-setting and achievement.