SaintAgnes.org/school

Saint Agnes School 2024 North Randolph StreetArlington, VA 22207-3031703.527.5423

Academics Faith and Character Community

Open HousesWednesday, November 16, 20169 a.m. (Grades Pre-K-8)

Wednesday, February 1, 20179 a.m. (Grades 1-8)

Sunday, February 5, 201710 a.m. (Grades Pre-K and K)

Open HousesWednesday, November 15, 20179 a.m. (Grades Pre-K-8)

Sunday, February 4, 201810 a.m. (Grades Pre-K and K)

• National Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education)

• 99% of graduates attend college

• State-of-the-art technology and science lab

• School-wide Spanish and public-speaking activities

• Accredited by Virginia Catholic Education Association

• Daily school-wide prayer, weekly Mass, monthly service projects

• 180 hours of religious education

• Emphasis on receiving the Sacraments in grades 2 and 8

• Prayer Partner program pairs older and younger students for Mass, reading, special activities

• Traditional neighborhood parochial school

• Students are well-known by faculty, staff, and parents

• Active, supportive priests & parish

• Vibrant PTO

• Events include parish picnic, class socials, golf open, gala/auction

SaintAgnes.org/school

Saint Agnes School 2024 North Randolph StreetArlington, VA 22207-3031703.527.5423

Academics Faith and Character Community

Open HousesWednesday, November 16, 20169 a.m. (Grades Pre-K-8)

Wednesday, February 1, 20179 a.m. (Grades 1-8)

Sunday, February 5, 201710 a.m. (Grades Pre-K and K)

• National Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education)

• 99% of graduates attend college

• State-of-the-art technology and science lab

• School-wide Spanish and public-speaking activities

• Accredited by Virginia Catholic Education Association

• Daily school-wide prayer, weekly Mass, monthly service projects

• 180 hours of religious education

• Emphasis on receiving the Sacraments in grades 2 and 8

• Prayer Partner program pairs older and younger students for Mass, reading, special activities

• Traditional neighborhood parochial school

• Students are well-known by faculty, staff, and parents

• Active, supportive priests & parish

• Vibrant PTO

• Events include parish picnic, class socials, golf open, gala/auction

SaintAgnes.org/school

Building Strong Foundations

Saint Agnes at a Glance

Primary School (1-3)

Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)

Intermediate School (4-5)

Upper School (6-8)

F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,

fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and

physical development

F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading

centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing

Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasison phonics

• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia forphonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactivereading

• Early-intervention RTI Program

F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and

technology in teaching math, science, and socialstudies

• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension,and strong writing skills

• Gradual departmentalization for math andscience

F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-

management, self-discipline, and incorporatingfaith into daily life

• Students gain responsibility as members ofStudent Council, Prayer Partners, and peermediators

• Students participate in History and ScienceFairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, ShakespeareFestival

H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and

Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,

Great Readers for language decoding andcomprehension; hands-on math and scienceinitiates inquiry-based learning

H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as

students present their Patron Saints to theschool community

• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wideprayers and receive the Sacraments of Penanceand the Eucharist

• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at aschool-wide State Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive

as students visit Colonial Jamestown andWilliamsburg and present famous Virginians in aLiving Wax Museum

• 5th grade: students research and present localbusinesses at a school-wide History Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as

students prepare and present plays based on TheIliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales

• 7th grade: students participate in school andDiocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects

• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies,re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross,and receive Confirmation

• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average

class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,

Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive

technology in all classrooms

• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (6th, 7th, 8th)

• High School math and world languages

• Academic and spiritual enrichment programs

• Fine arts program includes band, choir, visual and performing arts

• Partnership with Christ House and St. Francis Xavier Academy (D.C.)

• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees

• Structured professional development

• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers

• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse

• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and

preschoolers• CYO sports

Primary School (1-3)

Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)

Intermediate School (4-5)

Upper School (6-8)

F O C U S• Half-day three year old program• Full or half-day Pre-K for fours• Full day academic Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet,

phonics,fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and physical development

F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading

centers• Curriculum includes Orton-Gaillingham (Gr.1),

Lucy Calkins Writing Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics

• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading

• Early-intervention RTI Program

F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art

and technology in teaching math, science, and social studies

• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills

• Gradual departmentalization for math and science

• STEM/Makerspace

F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-

management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life

• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators

• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival

H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write

and Handwriting Without Tears, Responsive Classroom

• Kindergarten curriculum: Orton-Gillingham Program for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning

H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as

students present their Patron Saints to the school community

• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist

• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive as

students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum

• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair

• Students build circuits and robots, learn coding and work on engaging crafts

H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as

students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales

• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects

• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation

SaintAgnes.org/school

Building Strong Foundations

Saint Agnes at a Glance• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average

class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,

Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive

technology in all classrooms

• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (7th-8th) • High School math and world

languages• Academic and spiritual enrichment

programs• Fine arts program includes band,

choir, visual and performing arts

• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees

• Structured professional development

• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers

• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse

• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and

preschoolers• CYO sports

Primary School (1-3)

Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)

Intermediate School (4-5)

Upper School (6-8)

F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,

fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and

physical development

F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading

centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing

Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics

• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading

• Early-intervention RTI Program

F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and

technology in teaching math, science, and social studies

• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills

• Gradual departmentalization for math and science

F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-

management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life

• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators

• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival

H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and

Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,

Great Readers for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning

H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as

students present their Patron Saints to the school community

• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist

• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive

as students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum

• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as

students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales

• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects

• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation

SaintAgnes.org/school

Building Strong Foundations

Saint Agnes at a Glance• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average

class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,

Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive

technology in all classrooms

• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (7th-8th) • High School math and world

languages• Academic and spiritual enrichment

programs• Fine arts program includes band,

choir, visual and performing arts

• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees

• Structured professional development

• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers

• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse

• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and

preschoolers• CYO sports

Primary School (1-3)

Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)

Intermediate School (4-5)

Upper School (6-8)

F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,

fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and

physical development

F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading

centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing

Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics

• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading

• Early-intervention RTI Program

F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and

technology in teaching math, science, and social studies

• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills

• Gradual departmentalization for math and science

F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-

management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life

• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators

• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival

H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and

Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,

Great Readers for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning

H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as

students present their Patron Saints to the school community

• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist

• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive

as students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum

• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as

students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales

• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects

• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation

SaintAgnes.org/school

Building Strong Foundations

Saint Agnes at a Glance• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average

class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,

Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive

technology in all classrooms

• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (7th-8th) • High School math and world

languages• Academic and spiritual enrichment

programs• Fine arts program includes band,

choir, visual and performing arts

• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees

• Structured professional development

• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers

• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse

• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and

preschoolers• CYO sports

Primary School (1-3)

Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)

Intermediate School (4-5)

Upper School (6-8)

F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,

fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and

physical development

F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading

centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing

Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics

• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading

• Early-intervention RTI Program

F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and

technology in teaching math, science, and social studies

• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills

• Gradual departmentalization for math and science

F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-

management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life

• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators

• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival

H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and

Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,

Great Readers for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning

H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as

students present their Patron Saints to the school community

• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist

• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive

as students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum

• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair

H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as

students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales

• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects

• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation