Upcoming Events
Monday, September 6-NO SCHOOL Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7- Regular schedule starts
Wednesday, September 8- Innisbrook Fundraiser starts!
Thursday, September 9- Back to School Night 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria
Sunday, September 12-Catholic High School Fair
Martin's West 3-5PM
St. Agnes School is a faith centered community rooted 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)
Middle States Accredited Kindergarten through 8th Grade
2010-2011 Calendar
Extended Care
2010-2011 Supply List
Winter Weather Policy
603 Saint Agnes Lane Baltimore, Maryland 21229 410.747.4070
Statistics
St. 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.
The total number of students enrolled is 300. The average class size is 20.
School Day
Hours of operation are from 8:05 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Extended care hours are from 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 2:50 - 6:00 p.m.
Participation
100% 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 Support
Full time nurse is on duty.
Affiliations
St. 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, Loyola Blakefield, Calvert Hall, Seton Keough, Institute of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Preparatory, Baltimore Polytechnic, and Western Vocational Technical.
Click here for Standardized Test Scores
Community Outreach
Parental Involvement
Parent volunteer opportunities include:
Social and Cultural Development
Safe and Secure Environment
Other Extra-Curricular Activities
Academic Excellence
Spiritual Development
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES
Nursery / 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 8
Friday, February 19, 2010 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Registration takes place in the Parish Activity Center.
The following materials are required at the time of registration:
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 19, 2010.
Pre-School and Kindergarten Eligibility For the 2010-2011 School Year
Nursery and Pre-K
Kindergarten and First Grade
Registrants 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 Seventh
Tuition
High School
Information
Kindergarten
This 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.
Classes include: Religion, Language Arts, Writing, Phonics, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Art.
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 2010-2011 school year:
Students must reach their fifth birthday before September 1, 2010 to enroll in Kindergarten classes.
Nursery - This program is for 3 year olds and runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:05 AM to 12:00 PM. A 5 Day Program will be offered in 2010-2011 from 8:05 AM to 12:00 PM with Extended Care available.
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. A 5 Day Full Day Program will be available in 2010-2011.
Students must reach their third birthday before September 1, 2010 to enroll in Nursery.
Students must reach their fourth birthday before September 1, 2010 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.
Religion - 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.
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Extended Curriculum
First through Fourth Grade Classes: Religion, Reading/Phonics, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Guidance Class, Computer Lab, Music, Gym, Handwriting / Spelling
Fifth 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 Groups
Daily Prayer and Religious Instruction
Monthly and Seasonal Liturgies & Para-Liturgical Services (with Student involvement)
Eighth Grade Confirmation Retreat
Yearly Religious Theme
Service Projects - Children Helping Children
Fully Equipped Computer Lab that fully accredited by the Middle States Association of College and School Commissions on Elementary Schools
Home School Association
Check Request Form
HSA August Letter
The 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.
Volunteer Hours Form
Fundraising Information
Single Parent Application
Committee Chairpersons
Go to www.giantfood.com and click on the A+ icon to register your Bonus Card.
St. Agnes's code is 01597
Library: Mrs. Mary Sites
Music: Mr. Dan Baker
Physical Education: Mrs. Trish Armstrong
Spanish: Mr. David Hughes
Extended Care: Mrs. Mary Sites
Nurse: Mrs. Diane Madigan
Reading Specialist: Mrs. Diana Hamilton
Title I Instructor: Mrs. Annie Sinclair
Other Important Contact Sites
The Archdiocese of Baltimore
St. Agnes' Parish Website
The Catholic Review
The 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 Banks
Administrative Asst: Mrs. Diane Kreft
School Secretary: Mrs. Terry Hiltz
Faculty:
Nursery: Mrs. Mary Sites
Nursery Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Patty Watkins-Wilson
Pre-Kindergarten: Mrs. Amy Reynolds
Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Linda Payne
Kindergarten: Mrs. Kathy Majerowicz
Kindergarten: Mrs. Virginia Peters
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Suzanne Jones
Grade 1: Mrs. Terry Amann
Grade 1: Mrs. Elaine Liberto
Grade 2: Ms. Georgia Kraning
Grade 3: Mrs. Julie Williams
Grade 4: Mrs. Kathleen Eder
Grade 4: Mrs. Jennifier Rommel
Grade 5: Mrs. Maribeth Bennett
Grade 6: Mrs. Mary Marks
Grade 6: Mrs. Shirley Richa
Grade 6 English: Mrs. Susie Rector
Grade 7: Mrs. Phuong Vu
Grade 7: Mrs. Terri Kuehne
Grade 8: Mrs. Sharon Herwig
Grade 8: Mrs. Liz Ehrman
Art, Gr. 4-8: Mrs. Jennifer Jeske
Band Director: Ms. Annie Lewis
Computer: Mrs. Nancy Borkoski
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Here 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
STAND Online Training
STAND Applicaton for Volunteer Service
STAND Consent for Criminal Background Check
St. Agnes Handbook
STAND Reference Check
STAND Code of Conduct
Emergency Information Form
STAND Statement of Policy
Winter Weather Closing and Delay Matrix
STAND Volunteer Acknowledgement
Hot Lunch Menu
Permission to Carry a Cell Phone Form
Student Handbook
Medication Authorization Form
Request Information
Health Forms
Gym Uniform Order Form
Regulation: The Child Care Administration of Maryland licenses the Extended Care Program.
Philosophy: The Extended Care Program provides a safe and fun environment to your children before and after their school day. This program offers a variety of activities and provides opportunities to meet new friends, develop individual and group responsibility, and allows freedom for exploration of solitary play. Most of all, the environment is conducive to just having a good time.
Hours: The hours of operation are from 7:00-7:50 for morning care and 2:50 to 6:00 for after school care.
Staff: All staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid, and have background investigations before they are hired.
Sick Policy: All children with fevers over 100 degrees are asked to be picked up as quickly as possible in order to protect the other children in the environment.
Closures: The program follows Baltimore County School closing schedules for inclement weather. When school closes during the day, the extended care program is also closed. When Baltimore County announces a delayed opening due to emergency or inclement weather there will be no extended care that morning.
Any questions? Contact Extended Care's director Mary Sites at 410-719-9466
or extendedcare_stagnesschool.net
2010-2011 Extended Care Rates
Registration Fee $85.00
Five Days per Week Kindergarten through 8th:
Days Time Monthly Rate
Mon - Fri 2:50 PM to 6:00 PM $195.00
Mon - Fri Before and AfterCare $240.00
Any Three Days per Week Kindergarten through 8th:
3 days/wk 2:50 PM to 6:00 PM $135.00
3 days/wk Before and AfterCare $190.00
Daily Care $10.00 (Must be registered)
Daily Morning Care $5.00 (Must be registered)
1/2 Day rates (12:30 dismissal days) $20.00
Monthly rates are due on the 15th of each month September through May.
Tuition Rates for 2010-2011
One Child One Child Two Children Three or more One Child Half Nursery Nursery Pre-K Pre-K Pre-K
Half Day K Full Day K-8 Full Day K - 8 Children Full Day K & One Tuesday 5 Day 8:05-12:00 8:05-12:00 8:05-2:50
Day K - 8 Child 1 - 8 Thursday M,W,F 5 Days 5 Days
In-Parish $2,710 $4,810 $8,350 $10,270 $7,480 $1,080 $2700 $1,620 $2,700 $3,730
Out of Parish $3,280 $5,910 $11,820 $17,730* $9,190 $1,330 $3200 $1,995 $3,200 $4,560
Registration Fee $125 $125 $125 $125 $125 $140 $140 $140 $140 $140
Student Service $225 $225 $450 $675(3) $225 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Fee/Book Bill $900 (4) $1,125(5)
The registration fee is non-refundable.To receive the In-Parish tuition rate families must be registered parishioners and attend Mass weekly at St.
Agnes. Tuition assistance is available to active, registered parishioners. Click here for the for the form.
New families pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit (equal to the first month's tuition and counts as the first payment) within one month following
the date of the acceptance letter.
The re-registration fee for current students going into Grades K - 7 is $50.00. The re-registration fee for current students going into PreK is $135.00.
* The out of parish tuition rate is per child.
High School Information
High School Placement Test
Saturday, December 5 8:30 AM
at all area Catholic High Schools
Saturday, December 12 8:30 AM
High School Fairs
Wednesday, October 14
Our Lady of Victory School
4416 Wilkens Ave
6:30 PM
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Thank you for your interest in St. Agnes School. Please email information below to dhkreft_stagnesschool.net .
We will contact you as soon as possible.
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Middle Name of Student:
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Description of SCRIP Program
food certificates
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