Approximately 525 children in grades Nursery – Grade 8
	Limited Class Size:

JNursery - average 10 per classroom

JPre-Kindergarten – average 14 per classroom

JKindergarten Mixed Program (3 full days and 2 half days) – 12 per classroom

JKindergarten Half Day Program – 14 per classroom

JGrades 1 - 2 - average class size is 25

JGrades 3 - 8 - average class size is 26

	Accreditation – We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
	Curriculum:  Our curriculum is a blend of the Massachusetts Department of Education Frameworks, the E.D. Hirsch Core Knowledge Curriculum and the criteria set forth by the Archdiocese of Boston and the   Check out the curriculum in detail on our curriculum web page.
	Certification:  All of our teachers are certified and have completed the rigorous standards set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Education.  In addition nearly all of our teachers have attained or are in the process of attaining their masters degree.
	On-Staff Reading Specialist, Educational Consultant, Nurse and two full time permanent substitutes/aides.
	Drop-In Extended Day Program for before and after school care (includes homework help).
	Morning Bunch Program for students in Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.  This program includes computer time, library time, physical education, music and much more.
	High School Acceptances:   In addition to taking advantage of local public high schools, annually, our students are accepted into some of the top private and Catholic high schools in New England.  Over the past four years we have had students attend:  Austin Preparatory High School, Boston College High School, Bishop Fenwick School, Brooks School, Central Catholic High School,  Governor’s Academy, Lawrence Academy, Lowell Catholic High School, Malden Catholic High school, Notre Dame Academy, Pingree High School, Phillips Academy (Andover), Presentation of Mary Academy and St. John’s Preparatory High School.

The Class of 2010 Scoring Average to High Average in the Catholic School School Entrance Exam**

**In addition 4% of our students scored in the 99th percentile on the Catholic School Entrance Exam!

We are proud to announce that 96% of the students in the class of 2010 applied to and were accepted at Catholic and Private High Schools.  Many of the students were offered outstanding and generous scholarships that made their decision of what high school to choose more difficult.  In addition, many of the students were accepted into honors and advanced classes, with some students even placing in honors sophomore classes.  What a great testament to their hard work.  According to the information provided by parents, we had 100% acceptance at the following high schools:  Central Catholic High School, Lowell Catholic High School, PMA, Austin Prep., Notre Dame Academy, BC High, Pingree School, Nazareth Academy and St. John’s Prep. 

 

Check out our Standardized Test Results for Grades 1-8!

To instill a love of learning, we offer . . .

	National Junior Honor Society
	Aikido
	Band Program
	Spanish (Grades 1-8)
	Extra/Enrichment Session
	Annual Science Fair
	High School Algebra I Class
	High School Entrance Test Prep Classes
	State of the Art Computer Technology
	Partnership (RESEED) with Northeastern University
	Intensive hands-on science program
	Study Skills Enhancement
	Social Studies Club
	Library Media Lab
	Science Club
	Basketball
	Ski Club
	Art Show
	Drama Club
	Retreats
	Math Club
	Art Club
	Running Club
	Chess Club
	Baseball Clinic
	Soccer Skills
	Volley Ball
	and much, much more