CURRICULUM
A Tradition of Academic Excellence
Library
The library at St. Gertrude School plays a vital role in supporting the educational program by teaching students essential research skills, including how to effectively use library resources and identify high-quality information. Students learn to navigate both traditional print materials and a range of digital tools, empowering them to complete cross-curricular projects with confidence. Beyond research, the library fosters a love of reading by guiding students to discover exciting recreational books tailored to their interests.
Through the Accelerated Reader program, students receive developmentally appropriate book recommendations that inspire a lifelong passion for reading, along with motivating rewards to celebrate their progress.
Technology
In keeping with our Dominican tradition, technology at St. Gertrude is used in a balanced and purposeful way. We offer a low-tech learning environment where screens are introduced gradually and integrated thoughtfully—always in service of human connection, intellectual formation, and the pursuit of truth.
Our students begin learning to use computers as a tool for education starting in kindergarten, progressively building their skills through eighth grade. With access to Chromebooks, students become proficient in the Google Suite of Apps—including Docs, Sheets, and Slides—using technology to support and enhance classroom learning. Each classroom is equipped with Dell interactive boards, further enriching students’ engagement with digital tools and deepening their understanding of technology.
TECHNOLOGY IS USED TO:
Support the creation and implementation of learning plans.
Expand educators’ instructional repertoire to appeal to the needs of a variety of learners.
Facilitate and encourage digital literacy across the curriculum.
Foster collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and their families.
Promote a healthy respect for and usage of technology.