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MISSION STATEMENT The
mission of St. Alban's Memorial School is to encourage and nurture
academic, spiritual, physical and social growth in a Christian
environment. LOCATION
St. Alban's Memorial School is located at 30th and Waco Drive in a newly remodeled building adjacent to St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Phone 254.756.4841 |
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ADMISSION
POLICY
St.
Alban's admits students without regard to race, religion, or national
origin. Children entering 3, 4 or 5 year old programs or first grade
should have observed their respective birthday on or before September
15th of the year in which they enter school. Placement in St. Alban's
School is determined by the Director. New students take an entrance
exam prior to admission, or shortly thereafter. All new students must
furnish St. Alban's with a copy of their birth certificate, a current
immunization record, copy of Social Security card, the entrance
application, and appropriate fees.
Early registration is recommended. When classes reach maximum
enrollment, a
waiting list is started. Tuition
assistance, when available, is based on need. PAYMENT
POLICY The
fall enrollment fee and first month's tuition are due by August 15.
Spring enrollment fee is TEACHER-PUPIL
RATIO
The teacher-pupil ratio is one teacher to sixteen students. Small class size allows for special attention to gifted and talented students and all other students who need additional help. Small groups also ensure that each child receives close attention in a warm, nurturing environment. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMThe preschool curriculum features a balance between the development of language, social and perceptual/motor skills with dramatic play, art, creative movement, music, nature studies and field trips. This program is an activity-oriented program. Students participate in chapel services and in the observance of religious holidays. KINDERGARTEN
PROGRAM
The
kindergarten program stresses language readiness, social skills, and
includes emphasis on GRADES
1-6
In
grades 1-6 our academic program emphasizes the basic tools of learning
– reading, writing, mathematics.
The curriculum is varied, rich in music, physical
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LANGUAGE ARTSThe language arts program focuses on reading for
comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary development, enhanced by
independent and recreational reading and process writing. Grammar
and creative writing are important facets of the curriculum.
Major emphasis is placed on reading strategies, comprehension,
phonics, word attack skills, and spelling.
Research skills in the use of the dictionary and encyclopedia,
and map and graph reading are taught.
The Junior Great Books Reading Program is included in the
curriculum. MATHEMATICS
Our program for grades K-6 is Saxon Math.
This program enables all children to develop a solid foundation in the language and basic concepts
of all areas of mathematics. Saxon
uses a spiraling method, in which new learning is
presented in increments and concepts built on prior learning.
Students use manipulatives, engage in discussions, and work in
cooperative groups. Emphasis
is placed on the mastery of mathematical concepts, computation, and problem solving. SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES The science curriculum includes physical and life sciences with study focusing on scientific method and evaluation. Students participate in an on-campus science fair and the Regional Science Fair at Baylor. Science-related field trips provide enrichment throughout the year. The history curriculum includes Texas, U.S. and World History and Geography. Grades 5 and 6 students participate in the History Fair at Baylor. Hands-on experiences enhance learning in science and history. |
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COMPUTER
LAB Our
networked Macintosh computer lab is equipped with software and
instructional materials correlated to all areas of the curriculum and
age-appropriate for students in Pre-K 4-Grade 6.
SPANISH The
Spanish program provides a setting for the students to master
listening/comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills and to
become familiar with different Spanish customs and cultures. ART Art
instruction enhances the regular curriculum.
Students explore artistic expression through media, Art
history and aesthetics. MUSIC All
levels of the music program incorporate the essential elements of
singing, listening/moving to music, LIBRARY The
librarian provides library instruction and supervises the Accelerated
Reader Program. The
school PHYSICAL
EDUCATION The
physical education program at St. Alban’s provides activities that
promote the child’s physical, educational, emotional, and social
well-being. Each year the
students participate in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for
Heart; compete with other parochial schools in volleyball, flag
football, softball, and basketball; participate in the Presidential
Physical Fitness Test; and in an annual Field Day. EXTENDED
DAY CARE PROGRAM The extended day-care program includes before and after-school hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PARENT
PARTICIPATION St.
Alban’s School has a very active and supportive PTO. Parents participate as volunteers in car pooling
for field trips, fund-raising, reading to students, substituting,
chaperoning, and supporting the teachers and students in other
projects. ************* We
believe that God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is the foundation
of all wisdom and the source ************* St.
Alban’s Memorial School was founded in 1947 by The Reverend Charles
Higgins, the first rector of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
The School was established under the auspices of the Episcopal Church
and the Diocese of Texas. St.
Alban’s encourages creative, spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual
growth in a variety of settings in order to address the broad range of
human development. A sound elementary education in a Christian
environment prepares students to assume their responsibilities as
citizens of the world, and a challenging educational program centered
on the “whole child” supplies the spiritual framework which
cultivates responsibility, respect for diversity, and zest for
learning. With classes of
limited size, the school’s environment fosters self-motivation,
service to others,
and mutual respect, providing children with skills that empower them
to become independent thinkers and learners.
Dignity, self-esteem, and self-discipline are nurtured through
the sharing and modeling of the Christian story.
From pre-kindergarten through grade 6, St. Alban’s emphasizes
the skills
and habits that promote academic excellence, focusing on the
individual needs of each student and recognizing that the primary
purpose of St. Alban’s is education.
Blessed to “be a blessing”, students
leave St. Alban’s well prepared to continue their academic and
social development. St.
Alban’s Memorial School embraces Christian principles and welcomes a
diverse student body from |
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St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 30th
& Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710
254.752.1773 Fax 254.752.7843
email: stalbans@grandecom.net ã 2000 St. Alban's Episcopal Church |
