In general, School of Our Lady follows the course of instruction issued by the Office of Faith Formation in the Orange Diocese, and that of the State of California. Immediate Scope and Sequence information found in the Teacher Manuals governs daily learning.

KINDERGARTEN : Kindergarten is an academic program that helps five and six year olds develop language, motor, and social behavior skills. Textbooks in reading readiness, language arts, mathematics and religion are used to help develop skills and attitudes. Learning units in science and health are used. Reading is taught in kindergarten.  Teachers of  music/art, physical education, computer, and library develop the curriculum and classes for the children.

SUBJECTS : Subjects are organized around the four main areas of Religion, Mathematics, Reading, and English, and also includes the basic courses in Social Studies, Science, Spelling, Health, and Physical Education.  Art, Music, and Technology are incorporated as core subjects.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION : The Physical Education program consists of lessons to build and strengthen fine and gross motor skills and coordination by using calisthenics, relays, ball handling, and other skills for various life situations. 

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS : Each class participates in educational field trips during the school year. Field trips are determined and organized at the discretion of the teacher with the assistance of parents, and permission of the principal.  These trips are related to the curriculum studied and are supervised by the teachers and parents. The students will travel by chartered bus or private cars. Our school insurance covers students while on sponsored trips. Each student must have a permission slip signed by his/her parent or guardian, and must have paid the necessary field trip fees in order to attend. If students do not accompany the class on the field trips, they will stay at school and complete assigned class work. If a permission slip is not forthcoming the child will remain on the school premises. No phone calls or other notes granting permission will be accepted.

TECHNOLOGY : The computer lab contains iMacs and printers which are used for student instruction. Software for grades kindergarten through eighth  has been purchased by the school to enrich and enhance grade appropriate instruction. Software is updated annually. Financial support for the computer-assisted instructional program comes from an annual school budget and the Parents' Association fund-raising efforts.  Kindergarten through eighth classes are assigned a time in the daily academic schedule for computer class.  Instruction covers technology skills necessary to meet grade level expectations and requirements, plus work in all subject areas: i.e. - mathematics, language arts, social studies, reading, spelling, composition and Fine Arts.  PCs will be used and incorporated into academic instruction in the classrooms.

LIBRARY : All grades have the privilege of using the library. It is a time for reading, study and research. It is the responsibility of the students to take care of the books entrusted to them for a week.

STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:  In order to bring our students to a fuller understanding of our Catholic faith, School of Our Lady teaches all students to live the Gospel message and become involved with helping the community and those that are less fortunate.  Students show their commitment by completing service hours as a requirement for being promoted to the next grade level.  The following are the hours expected for each grade per year.

Kindergarten: 1.5 hours                     3rd Grade: 4 hours                    6th Grade: 10 hours

          1st Grade: 2 hours                     4th Grade: 5 hours                     7th Grade: 15 hours

        2nd Grade: 3 hours                     5th Grade: 6 hours                    8th Grade: 20 hours