2010-2011 Fact Sheet
Selected as a 2006 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for ranking in the top 10% in the nation on standardized test scores in reading and math and for exemplary standards in curriculum, instruction, technology, and professional development.
- Established in 1957
- Accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA) whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education Committee on accreditation as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education
- Preschool (ages 3 through 5) through Grade 8
- School Hours: 7:50am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday
- Extended Day Program (K through 8): Monday through Friday, 6:50am-7:50am and from dismissal to 6pm
- Approximately 500 students (Preschool through Grade 8)
- Two classes of each of grade Kindergarten through Grade 8
- Kindergarten approximately 25 students per class
- Grades 1 through 8: average 26 students per class
- Middle School Concept in Grades 6 through 8
- Adherence to the curriculum mandated by the Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools
- Sacramental preparation and regular participation at Mass
- Full complement of encore subjects in all grades: Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Technology. Electives in Grades 7 and 8.
- Spanish in Grades Kindergarten through 8
- Honors High School Algebra offered to qualified 8th graders
- Algebra for all 8th graders, Pre-Algebra for qualified 7th graders
- 10,000 volume Media Center to complement instruction
- Learning Center (Saint John Vianney Center) for students with special needs
- Full time Guidance Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Registered Nurse, Technology Specialists
- Full time Instructional Assistants in Kindergarten and Library
- Part time Instructional Assistants in Grades 1 and 2
- All teachers possess Bachelors or Advanced Degrees and are eligible for Virginia or VCEA (Virginia Catholic Education Association) certification
- Fully networked school with Internet access from all classrooms and work areas (21 ActivBoards)
- In-house TV broadcast system run by our students
- Optional hot lunch program
- Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Activities
- Award Winning Band (Highest Superior Rating for 28 consecutive years) Grades 4 through 8
- Largest number of student Congressional Medal Award Participants in the Diocese
- Altar Servers / Choir
- National Junior Honor Society
- Cultural Arts Program
- Afterschool Art Club and Mad Science of Washington
- Afterschool Math Mania Club (grades 4-5)
- Safety Patrols
- Chess Club
- Student Council
- Scouting
- Yearbook: The Pride
- 8th Grade HSPT test prep program
- NVCYO Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis, Cheerleading