Diocese of Cleveland through the Office of Catechetical Formation and Education provides the curriculum used at St. Francis School. Curriculum for each content area is prepared, approved and disseminated to the schools through the Diocesan Curriculum Office.
The curriculum for the Diocese of Cleveland flows from the philosophy and goals of Catholic education, infuses the Social Justice Teachings of the Church, the Rights of Children, Catholic faith and values, and are aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards.
The distinctive characteristic of the Diocesan Elementary Curriculum is its attempt to generate a climate in the school that is permeated by the Gospel Spirit.