Assumption Academy

35 Jefferson Ave, Emerson, NJ, 07630-0763
Tel: (201)262-0300
Grades: K - 9 | 250 students
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We at Assumption Academy are committed to providing quality education in an atmosphere of Catholic values and the Gospel message is integrated with every facet of school life. As vital members of our faith community who pray, study, and celebrate together, our children are encouraged to carry with them into the world community the good news of Jesus Christ. Academically, we are committed to ‘differentiated instruction’ - which means that we tailor our teaching to meet the developmental level of each of our students, from the gifted and talented to the academically challenged. In this way, We Honor Every Student as an individual with unique aptitudes and abilities.

School Overview:
Assumption Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1953
Student Body
Total Students 250 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 29% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Formal
(K and up wear uniform from Flynn & O)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $3,990
Tuition Notes Pk 2 1/2 - 3 is offered 3 half; 3 full; 5 half and 5 full days with varying tuition. Pk 4 is offered 5 half or 5 full with varying tuition.
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess & Checkers Drama Club
Junior Beta Honor Society Student Council
Youth Group

School Notes:

  • We at Assumption Academy are committed to providing quality education in an atmosphere of Catholic values and the Gospel message is integrated with every facet of school life. As vital members of our faith community who pray, study, and celebrate together, our children are encouraged to carry with them into the world community the good news of Jesus Christ. Academically, we are committed to ‘differentiated instruction’ - which means that we tailor our teaching to meet the developmental level of each of our students, from the gifted and talented to the academically challenged. In this way, We Honor Every Student as an individual with unique aptitudes and abilities. The K-8 curriculum is Middle States Accredited and further, as befits an academy, Assumption’s middle school curriculum incorporates extensive language instruction, Science Lab, Algebra I & II, Honors Literature, and technology integration. The whole school has access to wireless laptops, classroom computers, and a state-of-the-art computer lab complete with distance-learning capabilities. Our Early Childhood Program educates children 2 ½ thru 4, and before and after care are available every school day from 6:45am to 6:30pm and all day on most school holidays for students 2½ through 8th grade. Parishioner and parent involvement is an invaluable part of the education experience for our students. We welcome volunteers in our school and have many different programs in which they can participate.

Nearby Schools:

Assumption Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Zion Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Lily Pond Country Day School
Gr. K | 1.6 mi. away
Bergen Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.7 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.8 mi. away
St John's Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 2 mi. away

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