Intermediate Grades (3-5)

Students in grades 3–5 at St. Therese School grow in confidence, independence, and responsibility as they transition from learning foundational skills to applying them across a variety of subjects. During these years, students take greater ownership of their learning through daily and long-term assignments, independent reading, and more complex writing projects, including stories, reports, essays, and poetry. In math, they build strong skills in multiplication and division, fractions, and geometry, while science and social studies come to life through hands-on activities and engaging topics such as communities, geography, the 50 states, and United States history. Our 5th grade students participate in the D.A.R.E. program, led by Officer Stacy Schroeder of the Watertown Police Department, teaching them the importance of making good decisions and leading a drug-free life.

Faith remains at the center of the experience, as students deepen their relationship with God through daily prayer, regular Mass, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They learn about the sacraments, the Ten Commandments, Salvation History, and the lives of the saints, while also focusing on monthly virtues and prayers. Opportunities such as Saint Families, classroom patron saint celebrations, and special activities like the fourth grade “Saint Bracket” help bring their faith to life. Students also grow as leaders and role models, especially when working with younger students and serving others through activities like visiting residents at Marquardt. 

Throughout the day, students engage in a well-rounded schedule that includes core academic subjects, specials like physical education, music, and art, as well as time for recess and social interaction. With a variety of teaching styles and meaningful experiences—including field trips such as Old World Wisconsin, the Milton House, and local museums—students in grades 3–5 continue to grow academically, socially, and spiritually as they become thoughtful, capable, and faith-filled leaders within the school community.