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St Bernadette School

7602 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA, 22152-0221 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Bernadette Catholic School is truly a community of faith and learning. Principal Patricia Beeks, with the support of Pastor Kevin Larson, has rallied this community of faculty, staff, students and parents to work together with enthusiasm and synergy toward common goals. As a result of this shared vision and teamwork, the students of St. Bernadette experience a well rounded, challenging education in a faith-filled environment. The teachers of St. Bernadette School demonstrate in word and action their dedication to student success through efforts to integrate the curriculum, enliven instruction with technology, and make real world connections. Their efforts go beyond the classroom to serve the extra curricular activities of the school. They show a caring connection to their students and model the virtues that they teach. Students live up to the expectations of administration and faculty with their respectful, friendly attitudes and good self-control. They are successful academically, as reflected in their high test scores. They are connected to issues of Catholic Social Teaching and concerned about their world. They are eager to share their talents and the wonderful things they are learning. They exhibit leadership through the Student Council....

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School Overview:

	St Bernadette School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Fairfax County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	385 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	28%	26%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 42 students
	Grade 1 - 42 students
	Grade 2 - 39 students
	Grade 3 - 45 students
	Grade 4 - 42 students
	Grade 5 - 48 students
	Grade 6 - 45 students
	Grade 7 - 35 students
	Grade 8 - 47 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	23 teachers
	This School	(VA) 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. Bernadette Catholic School is truly a community of faith and learning. Principal Patricia Beeks, with the support of Pastor Kevin Larson, has rallied this community of faculty, staff, students and parents to work together with enthusiasm and synergy toward common goals. As a result of this shared vision and teamwork, the students of St. Bernadette experience a well rounded, challenging education in a faith-filled environment. The teachers of St. Bernadette School demonstrate in word and action their dedication to student success through efforts to integrate the curriculum, enliven instruction with technology, and make real world connections. Their efforts go beyond the classroom to serve the extra curricular activities of the school. They show a caring connection to their students and model the virtues that they teach. Students live up to the expectations of administration and faculty with their respectful, friendly attitudes and good self-control. They are successful academically, as reflected in their high test scores. They are connected to issues of Catholic Social Teaching and concerned about their world. They are eager to share their talents and the wonderful things they are learning. They exhibit leadership through the Student Council.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

In the News:

Car crash kills Va. parents of four young girls (Washington Post)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:05:56 pm
The parents of four young Fairfax Station girls were killed in a multi-car crash Saturday as they headed home in their SUV with an Italian take-out meal.
Parents of 4 girls killed in crash on Fairfax County Parkway (Washington Post)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 04:00:00 am
The parents of four Fairfax Station girls were killed in a multi-car crash Saturday as they headed home in their sport-utility vehicle with an Italian takeout meal.
Times Ticker (Papillion Times)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 08:43:06 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22152)	School Zip (22152)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,236 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	62%	26%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$81,076	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.4 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	66% / 34%