Science (4 to 8)

My name is Jean Haug Scott and this is my 29^th year of teaching science at Our Lady of Loretto School.  One reason I love my vocation is because over the years I have had the opportunity to watch and be a part of young children growing and developing academically, emotionally, and, (most importantly) spiritually. I believe that Our Lady of Loretto provides an environment that is CHRIST centered.  We work together to guide students to become Compassionate, Humble, Responsible, Involved, Spiritual, Thinkers.

I have a strong commitment to Catholic education, as I am a product of this from kindergarten through post graduate education. 

My education background includes the following:
Holy Redeemer Catholic School Missouri - Elementary 
Nerinx Hall Catholic School Missouri - High School
Villa Duchesne Catholic High School Missouri - High School
Loyola University Louisiana - College
Dominican University - College

Our curriculum follows the California State Science Framework in conjunction with the San Francisco Archdiocesan guidelines, which establishes the curriculum standards for grades K-12.  Below is a list of general grade level scope and sequence information.

4th Grade: Science (general) Scott Foresman
5^thGrade:  Science (general), Scott Foresman
6^thGrade:  Earth Science, Holt Science and Technology
7^thGrade:  Life Science, Holt Science and Technology
8^thGrade:  Physical Science, Holt Science and Technology

Field Trips
Field Trips are designed to take students out into the "field" to reinforce concepts taught in the classroom.  This allows students to experience science first hand.

The following is a list of past field experiences:
8th-- Physical & Life Science at Marineworld
7th-- "Canoes in Sloughs": an ecological study of our Bay wetlands.
8th & 7th-- Marine Science Institute: Marine Biology research vessel out on the San Francisco Bay.
6th-- Four day Outdoor School program: at Walker Creek Ranch.

Other trips have included Slide Ranch, Lawrence Hall of Science, & San Francisco Science Academy.