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Why Choose St. Agnes for Elementary?
At St. Agnes Cathedral School we believe that Jesus Christ is the reason for St. Agnes Cathedral School. He is the unseen but ever-present teacher in our classes. He is the model for our faculty and the inspiration of our students. We believe that all children are created in the likeness and image of God and that each individual comes to us with a variety of abilities, talents and interests.
Children are nurtured, well-educated and know that God loves them. Each child is a person of worth encouraged to develop an attitude of acceptance of others, whether working alone or in a group.
Our school fosters a safe, respectful learning environment where our teachers reinforce the spiritual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our children.
Our teachers develop faith in our students as they teach reading, math, science and social studies. As they learn about the wonders of the world, they learn about the Creator who made it and our responsibility to take care of it.
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1st-3rd
Students in Grades 1-3 learn in a self-contained classroom. Their classroom teacher provides instruction in religion, reading, math, science and social studies. Reading instruction in foundational skills is supplemented with the Wilson Fundations Program in Kindergarten and 1st grade. A full-time school counselor provides classroom guidance lessons. Library, technology, physical education and music teachers provide instruction to the students once a week.
The second graders perform a Christmas Play and receive 1st penance and 1st Holy Communion.
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4th and 5th Grade
Students in grades 4 and 5 change classes and are taught by teachers who have specialized in specific content areas.
Grade 4 studies New York State history and emphasizes the history of Long Island. They participate in a full day program with the Travelling Wilderness Museum where an actual Long House is constructed on school property.
Grade 5 enjoys the fun and imagination of hands-on science classes. They learn the fundamentals of the engineering process. In grade 5, Spanish is introduced and our Academically Advanced and Academic Enrichment classes begin for those who qualify.
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Special Features of St. Agnes
- We are the Cathedral School. It is the largest school in the Diocese with a strong enrollment.
- Each grade has its own hallway or section of the school which they call home.
- Every student has his/her own locker
- Every student has his/her own iPad for our one-to-one iPad program
- All classrooms are equipped with the following:
- SmartBoards
- Computers
- Classroom Libraries
- All students attend physical education classes in our full-size gymnasium
- The students have music class and liturgical music class, technology, library, art and Spanish
- Valet drop off service in the morning.
- Food program called My Food Days. Local restaurants deliver hot food every day.
- High performing parent organizations are the backbone and support for the school.
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frequently asked questions
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1st graders are buddied up with 8th graders. They have buddy days when the 8th graders read to the 1st graders. The 8th graders write a Christmas book for the 1st graders. They attend Mass together.
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We offer numerous after-school activities such as yoga, circuit training, cake decorating, science club, Irish step dancing, and book clubs.
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Teachers are NYS Certified or are currently in school to achieve their NYS teaching certification through approved colleges and universities by the NYS Board of Regents. Teachers are interviewed and background checked.
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Two full time Academic Intervention Teachers are on staff to provide small group classes for those who need extra help.
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Three times a year the students participate in benchmark assessments to progress monitor the students and provide personal instruction for the students.
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Students in grades 4 and 6 will participate in the New York State ELA and Math Exams. Grade 4 will also participate in the NYS Science Exam in the spring.
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Students with food allergies sit at an allergy table with friends who commit to not bringing in the food item(s) one is allergic to.
Food from the local restaurants: Greek Town, Bonbinos Italian Restaurant, The Bagelry to name a few, provide gluten-free and peanut-free choices. Parents are asked to confirm with the food vendor the cooking ingredients to ensure the safety of their child.
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Yes, we do!
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- Students with IEPs attend Resource Room every day.
- Full-time Speech Teacher and 2 School Psychologists are on staff provided by the Rockville Centre School District.
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