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POWERSCHOOLHOMEUpcoming Events 8/31: First Day of School9/1-9/3: 12:30 Days9/4-9/7: School Closed (Holiday)9/10: Nursery School Begins9/11: Pre-School Begins9/21: ACRE Testing Week Grades 5-89/28: Confirmation Service Night10/9: School Closed (Faculty Retreat)Welcome to the St. Agnes School WebsiteSt. Agnes School is a faith centered community routed in the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and focused on academic excellence. We strive to educate and empower individuals who have the faith, knowledge, and competence to, "...be imitators of God as beloved children and live in love as God loved us." (Eph: 5:1-2)School CalendarMiddle States Accredited Kindergarten through 8th Grade603 Saint Agnes Lane Baltimore, Maryland 21229 410.747.4070ABOUTStatisticsSt. Agnes is a co-education Catholic Elementary and Middle School for students, 3 years old to grade 8. The challenging curriculum enables our students to achieve high scores on standardized tests. See test scores here.The total number of students enrolled is 350. The average class size is 20.School DayHours of operation are from 8:05 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Extended care hours are available from 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 2:50 - 6:00 p.m.Participation100% of the student body participates in computer classes, music, and physical education. 100% of the student body participates in service projects for outreach programs. Student attendance rate is 95%. Faculty attendance rate is 99%.Graduation rate is 100%!!!Staff SupportFull time nurse is on duty.AffiliationsSt. Agnes is a member of the: National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and the National Association of Middle Schools (NAMS). St. Agnes Catholic School was established in 1865 and has been served by the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Scranton, Pennsylvania since 1933. The school is a vital part of the parish and serves a diverse community of learners in the formation of the whole person as an active witness of the Church through Message, Worship, Community and Service.St. Agnes School is devoted to the total development of each member of the Christian community whose life it touches. Each child who comes here will find acceptance, encouragement and motivation to become his/her best possible self.The Administration and Staff work closely with the home to create a warm, loving, learning environment in which each child can gain an awareness of his potential and be challenged to use his abilities and talents for his own good and for the good of his family, school, church and country. In order to do this we need the support of our families in all that we do.St. Agnes School is a Middle States Accredited School and winner of the Character Education Award for the State of Maryland 2001-2002 school year.Graduating students go on to a wide variety of excellent high schools in the area including Mount deSales, Mount St. Joseph, Calvert Hall, Cardinal Gibbons, Seton Keough, Institute of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Preparatory, Western Vocational Technical, McDonough, and Loyola Blakefield to name a few.GALLERYAcademic ExcellenceFully accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Association of College and Schools-Committee on Elementary SchoolsHighly dedicated and qualified facultyPre-school through 8th grade programsReading specialistCounseling servicesExtended care (morning and afternoon)Music programTeacher-directed art programPhysical educationFully equipped computer resource center with a 1:1 student/computer ratioLibrarySpiritual DevelopmentDaily prayer and religious instruction for all studentsMonthly first Fridays and seasonal liturgies with student involvementActive school participation in sacramental preparationChrist-centered valuesMay crowningAltar serversStations of the CrossSacramental PreparationSocial and Cultural Development Chorus Artist in Residence Program (yearly) Public speaking competition Annual school play Participation in Archdiocese Talent Show Participation in a geography competition Participation in local spelling bee Talent show BandSafe and Secure EnvironmentAll buildings and security equipment are carefully maintainedOther Extra-Curricular Activities It's Academic Sports Cheerleading Scouting Student Council Middle School Invitation Academic Tournament Homework Hour Honor RollCommunity OutreachThe students of Saint Agnes School are afforded many opportunities to demonstrate their Christian value through a community outreach program. The students are able to touch many lives through such programs as "Beans and Bread" soup kitchen, sending holiday greetings to shut-ins and many other activities that assist the less fortunate. The school has focused on projects of "children helping children".Through these programs students gain a greater appreciation for the true Christian spirit.Parental InvolvementSaint Agnes School is fortunate to have many exceptionally talented and devoted parents who give heir time to assist the faculty and staff. All parents are members of the Home School Association, a fundraising and support organization dedicated to assuring that our students have educational growth opportunities.Parent volunteer opportunities include:Home School Executive BoardFundraising Committee(s)Technology CommitteeClassroom, playground, and cafeteria volunteersTeachers helpers and, many other areasSTAFF NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION DATESNursery / 3yrs. (Tuesday & Thursday 8:05 AM-12:00 AM),Pre-Kindergarten/ 4yrs. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:05 AM-12:00 PM)Pre-Kindergarten / 4yrs (5 days 8:05 AM-12:00 PM)Kindergarten (AM and Full)-Grade 8Friday, February 20, 2009 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration takes place in the Old School HallThe following materials are required at the time of registration: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Baptismal Certificate (if Catholic) Copy of Social Security Card Copy of Immunization RecordsCopy of the last 2 report cards (this year's and last year's) AND a copy of your child's latest Standardized Test Scores.The Non-refundable Activity Fee/Registration Fee for Nursery and/or Pre-School is $125.00 per child.The Non-refundable Activity Fee/Registration Fee for Kindergarten and/or first grade through seventh grade is $125.00 per family.The first month's tuition is due within 30 days of acceptance in order to hold your child's placement.KINDERGARTEN through GRADE 7 - Registrants are required to take a developmental screening. The screening takes approximately 20 minutes for Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 90 minutes for Grades 2-7 and will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009.Pre-School and Kindergarten Eligibility For the 2009-20010 School YearNursery Children must be 3 before September 1, 2009Pre-Kindergarten Children must be 4 before September 1, 2009Kindergarten Children must be 5 before September 1, 2009Nursery and Pre-KAll students must be toilet trained to enter class in September.All health and inoculation records must be up to date.Kindergarten and First GradeRegistrants are required to take a developmental screening. This generally takes about 20 minutes. You will be requested to select a time for your child's screening at registration.Grades Second through SeventhRegistrants will be tested for placement. This screening takes approximately 90 minutes and starts at 8:30 AM on March 20th.Families may be contacted to schedule a date to shadow. Parents are welcome to meet with the Principal for a brief family interview on their shadow date.Box Button WhiteBox Button WhiteBox Button WhiteBox Button WhiteCONTACTNursery and Pre-KindergartenKindergartenThis program is for 5 year olds. and also runs for two sessions. The morning session is 8:05 AM to 12:00 PM and the full day session session is from 8:05 AM to 2:50 PM.The kindergarten-reading program is phonics based. The children begin with learning the sounds, then put two sounds together to make words, and so on. The children write short stories using the words that they have learned.The kindergarten math program is based upon math concepts and the use of manipulatives. The children write numbers to 30. They also learn to tell "time" to the hour, and will count "money" using a nickel and pennies.Age requirements kindergarten for the 2009-2010 school yearStudents must reach their fifth birthday before September 1, 2009 to enroll in Kindergarten classes.Classes include: Religion, Language Arts, Writing, Phonics, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Art.Please call the Little Bear Care program for before and after school care availability. If interested contact Mary Sites at 410-719-9466.Nursery - This program is for 3 year olds and runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:05 AM to 12:00 PM.Pre-K - This program is for 4 year old and runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday(3 days) or Monday through Friday (5 days). Sessions are from 8:05 AM to 12:00 PM.Tuition may be paid yearly or in 10 monthly installments.All health and inoculation records must be complete and received by the school before entry is permitted.Students must reach their third birthday before September 1, 2009 to enroll in Nursery. Students must reach their fourth birthday before September 1, 2009 to enroll in Pre-k classes.Classes Include: Religion, Activity Centers - Learning Projects, Art, Circle-Directed Learning, Outside Play, Literature, Weekly Reader, Gross Motor Skills, Music, and Cleanup.Our preschool program is grounded in a loving, nurturing, Christian atmosphere of acceptance recognizing each child as a unique individual gifted by God. Our preschool provides a bridge for the student between home and school that plays a significant role in the physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social development of the child. Our curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practice utilizing an integrated thematic approach to learning through experiential, concrete activities that are considerate of the varied perspectives, talents and intelligences of our students. Grounded in dramatic and manipulative play, discussion and open-ended questioning are utilized as tools in the development of creative and critical thinking skills and knowledge beyond the students egocentric perspective.Page 6Religion - Christ is at the center of all we do. Our faith is an integral part of the day-to-day life of our school, and is woven throughout all academic areas. Faith is nurtured by daily prayer, monthly liturgies, sacramental preparation, and daily religion classes, as well as through a variety of outreach and community services activities.Language Arts - Our reading curriculum is literature based enhanced with novels and trade books. It includes not only comprehension skills and vocabulary but also phonics decoding skills and phonemic awareness in the primary grades. In our English curriculum, students are challenged to put grammar and writing skills together in a variety of writing models using correct mechanics and writing techniques.Mathematics - Our students develop skills that will help them assume responsibility and apply what they learn to real life situations. Our curriculum is based on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Social Studies - Our Social Studies curriculum follows the course of study for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and integrates Catholic social teaching into the study of human history. Computer - Computer instruction includes grades kindergarten through eight and focuses on the computer as a learning tool. Students will develop computer skills that can be integrated throughout the curriculum. Music - Our music program follows the diocesan curriculum based on National Standards for Art Education in grades Nursery through Eight.Art - Students in grades one through five have art class once per week with their homeroom teacher. Students in grades six through eight participate in an Encore Art Program that is designed to increase their understanding and appreciation of visual arts. The concepts of line, shape, form color, texture and design, which comprise the Elements of Design, are covered.Physical Education - The goal of our physical education program is to create a physically educated person as defined by the National Association for Sports & Physical Education. (NASPE).Library - Our Library Media program focuses on students becoming information literate by developing skills in accessing, evaluating and using data efficiently and effectively.Click Here for Our Expanded CurriculumFirst through Fourth Grade Classes: Religion, Reading/Phonics, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Guidance Class, Computer Lab, Music, Gym, Handwriting / SpellingFifth Grade Classes: Religion, Reading/Phonics, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Spelling, Guidance Class, Computer Lab, Music. Gym, Spanish Grades Six through Eight Classes:: Religion, Literature, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Computer Lab, Music, Spanish (twice per week), Art, Health, Vocabulary, Advisory GroupsDaily Prayer and Religious InstructionMonthly and Seasonal Liturgies & Para-Liturgical Services (with Student involvement)Eighth Grade Confirmation RetreatYearly Religious ThemeService Projects - Children Helping ChildrenFully Equipped Computer Lab that fully accredited by the Middle States Association of College and School Commissions on Elementary SchoolsPage 7Home School AssociationThe HSA is a group of dedicated St Agnes family and faculty members that volunteer their time, talents and energy for a variety of activities which benefit the school and ultimately the students. Our primary function is to host fundraisers throughout the school year. In addition, we sponsor events that promote our school in the community and we strive to foster school spirit for the students and faculty. We have always been very successful in all of our events in the past. This could not be done with out the hard work of our many volunteers. As in past years, the School Board has instituted a program that requires each family to support the school by giving 20 hours of volunteer service time (10 hours for approved single parent). If you cannot meet the hourly requirement set for your family, you will be charged $10 per hour not worked. The details of this volunteer program are outlined in our School Handbook.Page 8The faculty at St. Agnes School is comprised of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) and professional, lay teachers. Feel free to contact them by their email addresses listed here.Administration:Principal: Mrs. Susan BanksAdministrative Asst: Mrs. Diane Kreft School Secretary: Mrs. Terry Hiltz Faculty:Nursery: Mrs. Mary SitesNursery Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Terry HiltzPre-Kindergarten: Mrs. Amy ReynoldsPre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Linda PayneKindergarten: Mrs. Kathy Majerowicz Kindergarten: Mrs. Patty MartinKindergarten Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Suzanne Jones Grade 1: Mrs. Terry Amann Grade 1 Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Candace McNicholGrade 2: Ms. Georgia KraningGrade 3: Mrs. Elaine Liberto Grade 3: Mrs. Julie Williams Grade 4: Mrs. Kathleen Eder Grade 5: Mrs. Maribeth Bennett Grade 5: Ms. Dale Smith Grade 6: Mrs. Mary Marks Grade 6: Mrs. Sharon HerwigGrade 6 English: Mrs. Susie RectorGrade 7: Mrs. Phuong VuGrade 7: Mrs. Terri Kuehne Grade 8: Sr. Gracette BakerGrade 8: Mrs. Liz Ehrman Art, Gr. 4-8: Mrs. Jennifer Jeske Band Director: Ms. Annie LewisComputer: Mrs. Nancy Borkoski Library: Mrs. Amy Reynolds Music: Mr. Dan BakerPhysical Education: Mrs. Trish Armstrong Spanish: Mr. David Hughes Extended Care: Mrs. Mary SitesNurse: Mrs. Diane Madigan Reading Specialist: Mrs. Diana HamiltonTitle I Instructor: Mrs. Annie SinclairPage 9Here is a selection of very useful links that include important St. Agnes School forms as well as links to various Catholic websites. If you have any questions or need informtation, feel free to contact Diane Kreft at dhkreft_stagnesschool.net Student HandbookEmergency Information FormWinter Weather Closing and Delay MatrixPermission to carry a Cell Phone FormHealth FormsGym Uniform Order FormHot Lunch MenuSTAND Video Training DatesSTAND Application for Volunteer ServiceSTAND Background Check Consent FormSTAND Reference Form For VolunteersSTAND Code of ConductSTAND Abuse Prevention BookletThe Archdiocese of BaltimoreSt. Agnes' Parish WebsiteThe Catholic ReviewPage 10Index