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St. Bernard School

3100 Hempstead Tpk, Levittown, NY, 11756-0117 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Bernard school consists of a kindergarten and nine grades. There are three divisions: the Junior School, Kindergarten and Grades I through III; the Middle School, Grades IV through VI; and the Upper School, Grades VII through IX. Kindergarten has two classes, and Grades I through III are divided into three sections. Grades IV through VIII are divided into two sections, with aproximately twenty boys in each section. There is one ninth grade class. The Junior School introduces boys to reading, writing, and arithmetic, to science, computer, and the arts, and to the very nature of school work, the habits of study, and cooperation. From the start boys do a considerable amount of creative writing, including poetry. With the support and encouragement of their teachers, it gives them a sense of the pleasure of learning. Kindergarten offers readiness activities in reading, mathematics, writing, and social studies. Classes in science, music, athletics, and visits to the library also figure into the curriculum. The arts are crucial to early development, and in addition to studio art and music, the school offers Junior School boys classes in crafts and carpentry. These are particularly useful in developing their dexterity and teaching them to plan and carry out a project. From this beginning we nurture and encourage qualities needed for all future schooling: independence joined to cooperate work and play, mutual respect, and flexibility. ...

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School Overview:

	St. Bernard School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	237 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	41%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 62 students
	Kind - 31 students
	Grade 1 - 22 students
	Grade 2 - 20 students
	Grade 3 - 24 students
	Grade 4 - 19 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 15 students
	Grade 7 - 16 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* 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:

St. Bernard school consists of a kindergarten and nine grades. There are three divisions: the Junior School, Kindergarten and Grades I through III; the Middle School, Grades IV through VI; and the Upper School, Grades VII through IX. Kindergarten has two classes, and Grades I through III are divided into three sections. Grades IV through VIII are divided into two sections, with aproximately twenty boys in each section. There is one ninth grade class. The Junior School introduces boys to reading, writing, and arithmetic, to science, computer, and the arts, and to the very nature of school work, the habits of study, and cooperation. From the start boys do a considerable amount of creative writing, including poetry. With the support and encouragement of their teachers, it gives them a sense of the pleasure of learning. Kindergarten offers readiness activities in reading, mathematics, writing, and social studies. Classes in science, music, athletics, and visits to the library also figure into the curriculum. The arts are crucial to early development, and in addition to studio art and music, the school offers Junior School boys classes in crafts and carpentry. These are particularly useful in developing their dexterity and teaching them to plan and carry out a project. From this beginning we nurture and encourage qualities needed for all future schooling: independence joined to cooperate work and play, mutual respect, and flexibility.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11756)	School Zip (11756)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,952 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	30%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$69,835	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.5 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	60 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	90% / 10%	41% / 59%