 Students also receive instruction and skill development in science and social studies through a study-skills approach, hands-on activities, research and cross-curricular writing and reading activities.Consistent with the Saint Francis School philosophy, the curriculum is presented in a multi-modal format that is cognizant that different students learn in different ways.A parallel curriculum emphasizes appropriate study skills, note-taking skills (Cornell Note-taking System), memorization skills, and time-management skills where school work is broken down into manageable segments of days, weeks, quarters, and semesters.