| Accreditation Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA) is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 130 years, the Middle States Association has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development, and advance student achievement. Hundreds of faith based schools seek out MSA accreditation because MSA supports and recognizes the importance of having schools fulfill their missions under their specialized faith-based traditions and values. Curriculum The basic curriculum consists of classes in religion, mathematics, language arts, reading, science, social studies, as well as semi-weekly classes in physical education. Each class also participates in weekly art, computer, library, and music classes. Spanish is offered once weekly in grades kindergarten through grade five, three times weekly in grades six and seven, and five days a week to grade eight students. Eighth graders who qualify are able to take Geometry, Algebra 1, and Spanish 1 for high school credit. Further information regarding the curriculum is posted on the Diocese of Richmond website. Testing Program Students in grades 2-8 are tested in math and reading each trimester using the Performance Series Scantron Test. ACRE Test for religion – grades 5 and 8 Orleans Hanna for math placement – grades 5 and 6 Support/Enrichment Learning Resource (JK) Pathways to Learning (1-3) Title I – reading and math HS Algebra I (7-8) and Geometry (8) HS Spanish I (8) STREAM activities (PK-8) Accelerated Reading (1-5) Honors Math (4-5) HS Earth Science (8) Enrollment Grades JK 4 year-old through 8th Total: 577 (Girls: 306 Boys: 271) Catholic: 93% Non-Catholic: 7% Faculty/Staff Principal: Mr. Joe Branco Assistant Principal: Mrs. Robyn Dahl 44 Full-Time Teachers/ 2 Part-Time Teachers 9 Classroom Aides Before and After School Care A before and after school child care program entitled Before/Beyond the Bell is offered to parents at an additional fee billed monthly or on an as-needed (drop-in) basis. Students are provided with homework assistance, a nutritious snack, and supervised recess. Activities Altar Servers Band Choir Service Club Homework Club Student Council After School Clubs/Classes TR DAnce Hispanic Club Art Club Mad Science Girls on the Run Physics Club Chess Team Forensics Club Nature Club Character and Etiquette Tennis Athletics Basketball – (3-8) Cheering – (3-8) for the basketball season Girls Field Hockey – (2 – 8) Soccer – (JK-8) Track and Field – (5-8) Cross Country – (5-8) Golf – (6-8) Girls Volleyball – (6 – 8) Swim (6-8) For further information regarding athletics, please refer to the Saint Gregory the Great Parish/School Athletics Handbook. Cafeteria Our cafeteria offers a variety of lunch selections throughout the month. Students may purchase lunch on a daily basis. There is a peanut-free table for those students who have allergies. |
