Posted by Mrs. Nordenson How are students screened and accepted at All Saints Catholic Academy? It’s an involved process that includes many people, many hours, and careful consideration. It is not a quick decision nor are children hand selected due to academic skills, talents, or social status. Simply put, we […]
Posted by Mrs. Wilson Ours is a small, intimate school. Our enrollment hovers just around 125 students and we have 19 full and part-time teachers, tasked with educating these little cherubs (please note: upper school students are not thrilled with being referred to as ‘cherubs’ but I don’t think too […]
Posted by Mrs. Nordenson, 2nd Grade Early this fall I met a wonderful family who had just recently joined my second grade class and the All Saints Catholic Academy family. As I began to get to know the Carpenters, I began to learn a little bit about their family business; […]
Prospective families always want to know: how do our students compare academically to their local peers? It’s a great question, and it is one I certainly would ask as a parent, in search of an alternative to public school. It’s a tough question to answer, though. Our school evaluates the […]
We are so blessed at All Saints Catholic Academy to have the wonderful parents we do! Our work as a school wouldn’t be possible without the groundwork you have laid at home with your children. I think we all can identify with “A Parent’s Prayer” by Gary Meyers. May it […]
Well, it happens every year: the last month of school. Every year when May rolls around, I want to install seat belts on the kids’ chairs, because they become so antsy for Summer Vacation. The weather finally warms up. Spring sports are in full swing, and while the happiness and […]
This past weekend, I stumbled across an opinion piece written by William McGurn back in January of this year. McGurn, a writer for the New York Post, published an article highlighting what sets Catholic schools apart. He mentioned the obvious: impressive test scores, discipline, exceptional teacher-to-student ratios, and rigorous curricula. […]
Last week the school had a special visit from Fr. Lance Harlow, local author of two fantastic children’s books and parish priest of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Williston as well as Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Richmond. Where does one find time to author and publish books […]
It doesn’t take too long to figure out that All Saints Catholic Academy is very family-focused. While we are proud of what children accomplish and become at this school, I don’t think any of our amazing teachers or faculty could deny the critical role of a child’s life at home. […]
Hey St. Michael, check this out. Our students in grades 5-8 are learning how to use the grace of God to protect themselves, without using a sword too. How is this possible? This week we’ve been discussing how the Circle of Grace, given to us by God, establishes boundaries for […]
Before becoming a principal, I had a romanticized idea of what that meant. The first nine years of my time at All Saints Catholic Academy was spent in the classroom – teaching, guiding, practicing, processing, and revising. I think I was too busy to really notice what the job of […]
Several years ago, I spent the day with one of my best friends and her sister, both of whom I adore. It was summer and our plan was to lounge in lawn chairs, soaking up the sun. It was a chance to unwind and take a little break from the […]