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Norwood-fontbonne Academy

8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, is a private Catholic Academy for boys and girls from preschool level through grade eight. The student population reflects ethnic, racial, religious and geographic diversity. NFA offers curriculum, which includes a Montessori program, as well as a creative interactive classroom program. The Academy features small class size and the option of an extended day program. NFA continues to respond to the ever-evolving needs of its students. Norwood-Fontbonne Academy exists to convey Gospel values and the enjoyment of learning so that students may be better able to make reflective choices as self-directed persons who treasure themselves, all others and the earth. The resulting faith formation and social consciousness are lived out through prayer and actions in a school-wide Outreach Program. A rich tradition of striving for excellence through diversified academic, co-curricular, and enrichment programs is augmented by the development of the person. Preparation of students for leadership roles in the multicultural and technological future is an integral part of the teaching philosophy. Norwood-Fontbonne Academy continues to find creative ways to embody the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, "to live and work so that all people may be united with God and one another." ...

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School Overview:

	Norwood-fontbonne Academy
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) American Montessori Society (AMS) National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	495 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 59 students
	Kind - 50 students
	Grade 1 - 51 students
	Grade 2 - 47 students
	Grade 3 - 46 students
	Grade 4 - 54 students
	Grade 5 - 53 students
	Grade 6 - 51 students
	Grade 7 - 34 students
	Grade 8 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	46 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* 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
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, is a private Catholic Academy for boys and girls from preschool level through grade eight. The student population reflects ethnic, racial, religious and geographic diversity. NFA offers curriculum, which includes a Montessori program, as well as a creative interactive classroom program. The Academy features small class size and the option of an extended day program. NFA continues to respond to the ever-evolving needs of its students. Norwood-Fontbonne Academy exists to convey Gospel values and the enjoyment of learning so that students may be better able to make reflective choices as self-directed persons who treasure themselves, all others and the earth. The resulting faith formation and social consciousness are lived out through prayer and actions in a school-wide Outreach Program. A rich tradition of striving for excellence through diversified academic, co-curricular, and enrichment programs is augmented by the development of the person. Preparation of students for leadership roles in the multicultural and technological future is an integral part of the teaching philosophy. Norwood-Fontbonne Academy continues to find creative ways to embody the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, "to live and work so that all people may be united with God and one another."
Profile last updated: 02/10/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19118)	School Zip (19118)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,608 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	66%	22%
Population Average Age	42 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$60,179	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	65 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	49% / 51%	68% / 32%