About Our School
We are a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia serving children in Pre-School (ages 3 & 4) through grade 8. Our K-8 school day is 7:50am-3:00pm
Our Mission Statement/Philosophy
Saint Leo the Great Catholic School is a dynamic learning environment rooted in Catholic faith and tradition. With Jesus Christ as our model and guide, we follow faithfully on a lifelong journey to grow and develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and culturally.
We recognize your child as a creation of God made in His image with unique gifts and talents. Throughout the learning environment, educators incorporate Gospel values and foster a spirit of inquiry. We employ a variety of tools and techniques to challenge your child to achieve his or her full potential.
In collaboration with you, the parents, the child’s primary educators, we provide a safe, nurturing atmosphere, infused with faith, morals and Catholic principles. Together, we prepare your children to be a faithful Catholics and productive citizens in a global and technological society. We strive to teach as Jesus does --- with authority, compassion and love.
Academics
Curriculum encompasses the sequentially ordered learning experiences which the school provides for your students. The total curriculum includes the development of Catholic values and attitudes, as well as the attainment of knowledge and skills necessary for your child's spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical development.
The basic curriculum for the school includes the following subjects: Religion, Reading, Language Arts (English, Spelling, Handwriting), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts (Art and Music), Health and Safety, Physical Education, Computer Education, Library and Spanish.
Spirituality
Rooted in the gospel message, Catholic values are interwoven throughout our daily routine and in all of our interactions with others. Through Religious education, we assist your child in coming to know Jesus in a personal way and in developing a loving relationship with Him. The outgrowth of this relationship is love, peace and hope within the individual student and the school community.
As a Catholic school, Saint Leo the Great provides a Religion program that blends with all aspects of life, family, community and study…school-wide and classroom daily prayer, daily classes in Religion, regular attendance at Mass in which students actively participate, sacramental preparation, additional opportunities to participate in the sacrament of Penance (Grades 2 through 8), a commitment to service projects for our brothers and sisters in need, and education in all disciplines in light of the Catholic faith.
Religion programs and texts approved by the Diocese of Arlington are used in Kindergarten through Grade 8.