UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2ND GRADE, 3RD GRADE, 4TH GRADE, AND 5TH GRADE
ICCS educators in the Upper Elementary Program focus on a unique balance of academic, moral, and social development that targets specific learning milestones. Our research-driven teaching methods and best classroom practices encourage collaboration, cooperation, and the development of independent thinking. Collaborative and differentiated activities are specifically utilized to foster cognitive growth. Through a strong exploratory-based curriculum and cooperative learning experiences, our students are provided with content-focused enriched studies that put them on the path to success in our Middle School Program and throughout their academic careers.

Curriculum
Scientific Inquiry Focused
American Heart Association Teaching Garden (Pre-K-8th Grade)
Amplify Science (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
Sensory Integrated Literacy and Writing
Learning Without Tears (Pre-K-3rd Grade)
Phonics First (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
Handwriting Without Tears
S'Cool Moves: (Pre-K-2nd Grade)
Additional Curriculum
Amplify CKLA (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
Gallopade (Kindergarten-8th Grade)
McGraw-Hill (Kindergarten-8th Grade)
Daily Enrichment Classes (Pre-K through 5th)
Art
Computer Technology
Library
Music
Physical Education
Spanish
FLEX Enrichment Classes
In addition to regular daily enrichment classes, students in 4th and 5th Grade experience a rating flexible schedule of enrichments that include STEM, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, The Best ME, and team building activities.
Religious Education & Faith Formation
Religious formation and spiritual development are at the heart of everything we do at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School. We live out the Catholic Faith as a school by providing the students with activities on the prayers of the Church and sacramental development:
- Adoration
- Advent Prayer Services
- Annual ICCS Feast of St. Francis Pet Blessing
- The Atrium (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)
- Catholic Schools Week
- Class Led Service Projects
- Confession (2nd-8th Grades)
- Disciple of Christ--Education in Virtue Program (PK-8th Grade)
- First Communion (2nd Grade)
- First Penance (2nd Grade)
- Friendzy (social-emotional curriculum)
- Grade-Level Retreats
- Lenten Prayer Services
- Living Rosary Program
- Living Stations of the Cross
- May Crowning
- Praise Band/Choir
- School Masses
- School-wide Daily Angelus or Regina Coeli Prayer
ICCS welcomes families of any faith. Students are required to participate in Catholic Theology classes. Theology is considered a core subject and grades are included in the report card. During school Masses, prayer services, and any religious activity/event, we ask that all students attend and are reverent.
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No School - Christmas Break
January 1, 2026
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No School - Christmas Break
January 2, 2026
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Michael Higgins' Birthday
January 5, 2026
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Q2 Report Cards
January 7, 2026
MathCounts Practice
January 7, 2026 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
January 8, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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MathCounts Practice
January 14, 2026 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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Heather Ieyoub's Birthday
January 16, 2026
Basketball Pep Rally
January 16, 2026 | 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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No School - Holiday
January 19, 2026
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No School - Faculty Winter Retreat
January 20, 2026
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Amy Ijaz's Birthday
January 21, 2026
MathCounts Practice
January 21, 2026 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Advisory Council Meeting
January 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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ICCS 7th Grade Science Fair
January 22, 2026
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Re-enrollment Closes
January 23, 2026
100th Day of School
January 23, 2026
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Catholic Schools Week
January 26, 2026
Student/Seminarian Appreciation Day
January 26, 2026
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Catholic Schools Week
January 27, 2026
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Parent Appreciation Day
January 28, 2026
Catholic Schools Week
January 28, 2026
CSW Diocesan 8th Grade Mass
January 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Variety Show
January 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MathCounts Practice
January 28, 2026 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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Catholic Schools Week
January 29, 2026
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
January 29, 2026
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Catholic Schools Week
January 30, 2026
Mass Celebrating Catholic Schools Week & January Birthdays
January 30, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8th Grade vs ICCS Teachers Volleyball Game
January 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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