Language Arts
Language Arts at Stone Ridge encompasses reading, writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary development, and handwriting. The Junior Kindergarten explores a letter a week, and students begin to make the connection between sound and symbol. They begin to express themselves in writing through dictation and, later, in their own hand as this skill develops. Kindergartens begin formal reading lessons combining the phonetic approach, and are encourages to dictate stories when appropriate and attempt their own writing when ready. Reading fluency and reading comprehension are stressed during First and Second Grades. Basal readers form the core of instruction for reading, comprehension, grammar, and spelling skills. Third and fourth graders use one basal text and a combination of books as the core of their reading program. It is supplemented with quality fiction and nonfiction books that often connect to science and social studies units. Both creative and directed writing occurs daily in every class from First through Fourth Grade.

Literature
Literature is combined with library skills in a program taught at each grade level by the Lower School librarian. In both the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten, each child brings home a library book each night. The girls also learn to locate materials and use the library as a resource.

Social Studies
Social Studies is formally taught twice a week beginning in Kindergarten. Emphasis is placed on awareness of a variety of societies and cultures; the role of women and minorities; and an appreciation of tolerance, acceptance, and understanding. Literature is incorporated where appropriate to give the girls historical perspective. Map skills are formally introduced in the Second Grade.

Science
Science is taught twice a week in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. The essential skills of observation, recoding data, predicting and drawing conclusions are part of every unit to engage the girls in the process of scientific inquiry. Through hands-on activities, the girls explore the world around them and learn the process for scientific exploration.

Mathematics
Math begins in Junior Kindergarten with number readiness and counting games, utilizing a hands-on approach. The children begin with a basic understanding of mathematical symbols and signs before they begin to tackle equations. Children are exposed to the concepts of time, money, measurement, graphs and fractions at the Kindergarten level.  The girls are introduced to multiplication and division in the Second Grade. The program continues to challenge the girls in the upper elementary level with fractions, decimals, multiplication, long division, and simple geometry by Fourth Grade. The children learn that math is not simply a subject taught in school, but that it is applicable to their daily lives.

Religion
Religion is an integral part of the day for children at Stone Ridge. Love of self and God is taught by each homeroom teacher at every level. As children of the Sacred Heart, the virtues of respect, responsibility, kindness, and sharing are emphasized. As the girls advance in the grades, their study includes an examination of doctrine and Scriptures, a time for worship and prayer, and an exposure to injustice in the world coupled with the opportunity to help others. Students in the Second Grade experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation and are also prepared for the Sacrament of First Eucharist.

Physical Education
Physical education classes meet three times a week. The children learn how to utilize equipment and their own bodies as they develop skills. They are encouraged to set goals, take pride in reaching those goals, and challenge themselves further. Skills are taught and then practiced through games. Emphasis is always placed on good sportsmanship.

Art
Art in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten is integral to every school day in various classroom activities. First through fourth graders meet once a week for ninety-minute periods. Four essential components are woven together to explore art: aesthetic perception, creative expression, artistic heritage, and art criticism. The approach develops an informed appreciation of art as well as independent, critical thinkers who are able to use their skills to create fine works of art. The students are exposed to a wide variety of media, encouraging them to take risks and seek solutions that lead them to an awareness of their abilities.

Music
Music is formally taught twice a week in the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten and is also an integral part of their daily routines. Through melody, rhythm, and harmony, the children are given a means of communication and connection to God and their surroundings. Rhythm is used to give the children the opportunity to create movement to express the music that they hear. First graders begin more formal instruction as they are introduced to the Ward Method for developing on pitch singing. The use of rhythm instruments and introduction to Orff Instruments are integrated into the curriculum. There is a formal concert at Christmas.