St. James School follows the Curriculum Guidelines of the Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools.

Core curriculum consists of instruction in the following subjects:

• Religion
• English
• Reading/Literature
• Vocabulary/Spelling
• Handwriting
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Spanish (will complete High School Spanish I upon graduation)
• All of our classrooms are equipped with interactive ActivBoards and surround sound.

Students also participate in the following special classes:

• Art
• Library
• Computer
• Physical Education
• Music
• An optional instrumental band program during the school day (grades 4-8)

Students also have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:

• Weekly attendance at Mass with class in addition to monthly all school Masses
• Frequent confessions
• Grade 2 First Penance and Holy Communion Preparation
• Extensive After School Enrichment Program
• Choir
• CYO sports
• Junior Achievement (grades 2-3)
• National Geography Bee (grades 4-8)
• After School Band
• Safety Patrols (grades 5-7)
• Spirit Day
• Colonial Day (grade 4)
• Field Day
• Service projects