St. Agnes Academy
- St. Agnes Academy is a co-educational Catholic elementary school, serving students from grades PreK-3 to 8th.
- The mission of St. Agnes Academy is to provide for our students strong Catholic values and academic excellence, while encouraging them to be lifelong learners; JOY (Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last) is our call to action.
- Established in 1973, the school has a long tradition of providing quality Catholic education to the children of our parish, and today, has a student body of approximately 500 children.
- St. Agnes offers a challenging, well-rounded core curriculum, as well as a variety of academic programs that enhance the curriculum.
- The faculty and staff at St. Agnes offer instructional approaches that foster and nurture the whole child, and help each child experience the true JOY of Christian discipleship.
- The St. Agnes technology program uses state of the art equipment which includes a one-to-one iPad program in middle school, a brand new STREAM lab, computers in each classroom, and interactive SMART boards.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 500 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Top Placements
St. Agnes Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 500 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 91% State avg.: 44% |
Academics and Faculty
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Math Fun Club, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music Theater Club, Piano Recreational Athletic Programs: Sports Teams |
School Notes
- Let it be known to all who enter St. Agnes Academy that Christ is the reason for this school. With this in mind, we believe:
- St. Agnes Academy believes that each student is a unique child of God.
- St. Agnes Academy believes in guiding students' development into responsible, socially conscious, and faith-filled people by proclaiming the Gospel message of love and compassion.
- St. Agnes Academy believes that the family is a fundamental unit of society, acknowledging parents as primary educators. Clergy, teachers, and staff share the responsibility for teaching the children by example.
- St. Agnes Academy believes student learning is a priority. This is achieved by respecting different learning styles, hands on experiences, student teacher interaction, and actively involving students in the learning process.
- St. Agnes Academy believes that a healthy environment is essential to the development of a child. As Catholics we acknowledge cultural, economic, and religious diversity by promoting mutual respect.
- St. Agnes Academy believes the curriculum should be rooted in Catholic truths and values, fostering a global awareness that impels students to serve others.
- St. Agnes Academy believes that in order to have a solid educational program it is essential to have ongoing evaluation and revision of curriculum based on current research.
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