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Blessed Sacrament School

187 Euclid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11208-0112 -

School Notes Overview:

Blessed Sacrament School in partnership with families and the community provides quality and relevant Catholic education through the teachings of Christ that prepares students to become effective individuals, sensitive leaders, lifelong learners and productive citizens. As a Catholic elementary school, it is dedicated to sowing the seeds and laying a solid foundation toward the development of the ideal and well-rounded individual, a person for others, to be accomplished through an educational program that fosters personal excellence, social commitment and spiritual formation. The vision of Blessed Sacrament School is to educate our students in the skills needed for the present as well as the future. We are dedicated to teaching the virtues and values taught us by Jesus Christ. The knowledge and practice of these virtues and values encourage our students to respect themselves and others, Our curriculum follows the guidelines set by the New York State Standards. Students are challenged and prepared for entrance into high school, whether it be a Catholic or specialized Public high school, Blessed Sacrament School was among the first schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn to receive and maintain accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, In addition we have been the recipient of the New York State Effective School Award, the New York State Award for Academic Excellence, State Education Department and Futures Foundation grants, We also, recognize the vital role that the family plays in the learning process. Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Therefore, we welcome each student’s family into our school community and encourage them to participate in all facets of their child’s education, It is the goal of Blessed Sacrament School to work with you to provide our students with a strong academic and spiritual base to meet the challenges of the 21st century....

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School Overview:

	Blessed Sacrament School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Kings County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	266 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	96%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 18 students
	Kind - 27 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 28 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 27 students
	Grade 5 - 22 students
	Grade 6 - 28 students
	Grade 7 - 32 students
	Grade 8 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:27	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Blessed Sacrament School in partnership with families and the community provides quality and relevant Catholic education through the teachings of Christ that prepares students to become effective individuals, sensitive leaders, lifelong learners and productive citizens. As a Catholic elementary school, it is dedicated to sowing the seeds and laying a solid foundation toward the development of the ideal and well-rounded individual, a person for others, to be accomplished through an educational program that fosters personal excellence, social commitment and spiritual formation. The vision of Blessed Sacrament School is to educate our students in the skills needed for the present as well as the future. We are dedicated to teaching the virtues and values taught us by Jesus Christ. The knowledge and practice of these virtues and values encourage our students to respect themselves and others, Our curriculum follows the guidelines set by the New York State Standards. Students are challenged and prepared for entrance into high school, whether it be a Catholic or specialized Public high school, Blessed Sacrament School was among the first schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn to receive and maintain accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, In addition we have been the recipient of the New York State Effective School Award, the New York State Award for Academic Excellence, State Education Department and Futures Foundation grants, We also, recognize the vital role that the family plays in the learning process. Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Therefore, we welcome each student’s family into our school community and encourage them to participate in all facets of their child’s education, It is the goal of Blessed Sacrament School to work with you to provide our students with a strong academic and spiritual base to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

In the News:

Jackson Heights charter searches for high school site (YourNabe.com)
posted on August 6, 2009 at 02:04:27 pm
A well-regarded Jackson Heights charter school wants to establish a new 500-seat high school in the district, staff announced at a public meeting last Thursday, but the search for a proper location may be back on after the School Construction Authority expressed interest in Blessed Sacrament School, which closed at the end of the 2008-09 school year.
The Children at the Judge’s Bronx School (New York Times)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 01:43:48 pm
Where the uniquely American journey of a Supreme Court nominee started, children set out anew to pursue their own dreams.
At a Bronx School, Pupils Wonder: Did Judge Sotomayor Sit at My Desk? (New York Times)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 02:11:17 am
From pupils at a Bronx elementary school, echoes can be heard of a Supreme Court nominee’s high aspirations.
Catholic schools to reopen as Academies (Queens Courier)
posted on July 6, 2009 at 06:42:55 am
Students at Our Lady of Grace (OLG) School in Howard Beach may have said, “See you in September” last week, but when the school reopens for another year, it will do so as Ave Maria Catholic Academy.
Pleas For 3 Schools Unheeded (Times Newsweekly)
posted on February 27, 2009 at 05:27:29 pm
Three local Catholic elementary schools will close their doors in June under a school reorganization plan announced by the Diocese of Brooklyn (Queens) and formally adopted by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio late last week, it was announced.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11208)	School Zip (11208)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	87,165 people	93,162,663 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	13%	32%
Population Average Age	29 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	3.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$27,078	$44,255
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	58 years old	60 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	27% / 73%	41% / 59%