Did you Know?

These interesting facts about our curriculum and services:

• That St. Joan of Arc School came into being in 1924 because of Father Ward Meehan.

• That in 1989, we were accredited by the Middle States Association and successfully completed our re-accreditation in 1999.

• That we were designated a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1996/1997 by the U.S. Dept of Education.

• That we have a comprehensive academic program including Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Religion, Art, Music, Computer Education, Foreign Language, Physical Education, and Library.

• That we have a fully equipped Science Lab.

• That we have a Learning Center with a full time teacher dedicated to helping students.

• That we have a fully equipped Computer Lab and there are computer classes once a week for students in Grades 1-8.

• That we have a computer in every classroom with Internet connections.

• There is a band program available for those who are musically inclined.

• There is an after school program for children, which runs from 3-6:00P.M. on regular school days and from 12:30-6:00 P.M. on Wednesdays.  Students can participate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

• During Catholic Schools Week there is an annual Science Fair for all students in grades 5-8 and on Student Appreciation Day, the students are treated to goodies.

• That we have a Medical Room with an R.N.

• That we have an Early Childhood Program for 3 and 4 year olds.

• That we have a full day Kindergarten Program with a Teacher and Assistant.

• That our 3rd graders have a Book Club.

• That our 4th through 8th graders can enjoy Clubs such as Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Garden, Chess, Newspaper, Computer, Stock Market and Tutoring on Wednesdays.

• That we have a Student Council.

• That we have a very active Home School Association which provides support to the school and sponsors activities and treats for all our students.

• That our annual Dance-a-thon is the only mandated fund-raiser.

These interesting facts about our students:

• That 15 % of our 2005 graduating class received scholarships to high school.

• That 100% of our 2005 graduating class were accepted into a high school of their choice.

• That 95 % of our 2005 graduating class were accepted into prestigious Catholic/public high schools.

• That 97% of our 8th graders passed the 2005 New York State Mathematics test.

• That 96% of our 4th graders passed the 2005 New York State Mathematics test.

• That 80% of our 8th graders passed the 2005 New York State ELA.

• That 80% of our 4th graders passed the 2005 New York State ELA.

These interesting facts about our extra curricular activities:

That our students participate in:

Cub Scouts
CYO Sports-Youth Council
Altar Servers
Spelling Bees
Talent Show
Christmas Nativity
Spirit Day
School Masses
Class Trips
Classical Assembly