Facts
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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.
Facts about our extra curricular activities:
- Cub Scouts
- CYO Sports-Youth Council
- Altar Servers
- Spelling Bees
- Talent Show
- Christmas Nativity
- Spirit Day
- School Masses
- Class Trips
- Classical Assembly