Curriculum

St. Lawrence Martyr School offers to its students an excellent academic program in an atmosphere dedicated to Catholic principles. The school's academic program builds a strong foundation of basic skills through teaching of the following subjects: Religion, Reading/Literature, Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Spelling/Vocabulary/Handwriting. It also incorporates those facets of learning which encourage students to discover the joys of creative expression - Art, Music, Technology, Foreign Language, and Physical Education.

Enrichment and Elective programs include but are not limited to:   Academic Decathlon Team, Yearbook Team, Mock Trial Team,  various  athletics, in-house cultural field trips, off-campus field trips and after-school specialty courses. 

Student Learning Expectations

I BELIEVE in all of God’s promises

I have faith in God’s plan for my life.

I have hope for my future on earth and in heaven.

I show charity by being kind and respectful toward all.


I BECOME all that God has created me to be

I am a self-motivated and responsible learner.

I use critical thinking skills to collaborate, communicate and reason effectively.

I seek that which is good, true and beautiful in the world, others and myself.

I practice the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance.


I BELONG to the Communion of Saints

I consciously and actively participate in the Mass, through sacraments and in daily prayer.

I practice the Corporal Works of Mercy.

 

Our Inclusion Program

What Is Our STLM Inclusion Program? 

Our Catholic faith teaches us the worth of every individual, and we believe all students are unique and valued. Teaching in an inclusive environment is characterized at STLM by differentiated instruction and teaching to the various learning styles of each student. It has touched the spiritual and academic development of every student at our school. Differentiated Instruction is an instructional strategy that, in simplest terms, means revising lessons and instructional delivery to meet the individual needs of each child in the classroom. St. Lawrence Martyr School sees this as foundational to the inclusion program, because educationally the goal is to have all students experience measurable growth over each school year. This growth is regardless of whether a student is a high performing student or a student who needs additional assistance with key concepts. Thus, it is always important to stress to our parents, staff, and teachers that every child at STLM is part of the inclusion program.

Inclusion Team:

Resource Specialist: Mrs. Tania Ryan

Provides a variety of academic instruction, support, and guidance services to help meet the specific learning needs of all students both in and out of the classroom. If your child is experiencing challenges or you have any questions, please contact me at:

School Counselor: 

Provides confidential counseling for academic, social & emotional needs of students as well as family support and parenting skills.

Available Tuesdays and Thursdays

  • (310) 316-3049 x256 or

School Counselor: Mrs. Kristy Quan

Provides confidential counseling for academic, social & emotional needs of students as well as family support and parenting skills.

Available Monday and Wednesday

  • (310) 316-3049 x256 or email

School Counselor: Ms. Julia Gurzi

Provides confidential counseling for academic, social & emotional needs of students as well as family support and parenting skills.

Available Tuesday and Thursday

  • (310) 316-3049 x256 or email