The mission of Saint Virgil Academy (SVA) is to inspire a passion for learning, a joy for living and a love for Jesus Christ. SVA is a learning community dedicated to the education and faith formation of each student in a nurturing environment. This sense of security allows individual students to learn and grow at their own pace, which maximizes student achievement and success.
The Saint Virgil faculty provides learning experiences where children can explore and discover the world in which they live.
These experiences encourage students to become lifelong learners because the children experience the excitement of education.
As students achieve academic success, they become more confident. This self-confidence will enhance their continued learning experience as they grow in faith and knowledge.
Quantitative results can be seen in our impressive standardized
test scores and in our students’ report cards. Qualitative
results shine through in the form of motivated, productive,
confident students. Here’s what is moving SVA ahead of the
pack:
RIGOROUS ACADEMICS – FIRST AND FOREMOST
Every school has to meet certain
curriculum standards. SVA meets those standards and then
reaches beyond.
One of the Best Student-Teacher Ratios in Area
Curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Education
Subject-Specific Enrichment and Support
for All Students
Instruction in Art, Music, Spanish, Latin, Computers, Physical
Education
FAITH FORMATION – INTRICATELY WOVEN We
are a Catholic school. SVA embraces its faith and uses it to
help shape tomorrow’s leaders.
Daily 7:50 AM Morning Prayer & Scripture
Weekly and Holy Day Mass Attendance
Catholic Social Teaching and Service
Christmas Pageant, May Crowning and Other Special Liturgies
CREATIVE LEARNING – NUMEROUS
APPROACHES Children learn in different
ways. SVA celebrates this diversity by employing various
teaching methods.
Montessori Approach for Early Childhood Center (Learn through
Discovery & Inventive Play)
Hands-On Learning Experiences through Special Events, Engineering
Design Projects, Collaborative Book Studies, Robotics, and More
Exploration Laboratory: A Classroom Devoted to Investigation,
Discovery and Creativity
Technology Platform that Rivals all Local Public, Private and
Parochial Schools
STEM Initiative in Partnership with Stevens Institute of Technology
and Picatinny Arsenal
CONFIDENCE BUILDING – BEYOND THE
CLASSROOM Being encouraged to explore new things
builds character. SVA provides a safe “testing ground” &
offers many activities.
Competitive Sporting Program, 3rd Grade & Up
Cheerleading, Beginning as Early as Pre-School
Emphasis on Oral Presentations & Written Works
Clubs Like Forensics, Fencing, Scouting, Newspaper, Altar Serving
and Band
Performing Arts, with a Full-Production Musical
“Junior Vikings” Program for Our Younger Athletes
WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT – A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE
All those who desire a quality, Catholic education shall
be provided one. SVA’s tuition rates are highly competitive
and financial assistance is available (no sending parish fee shall
be imposed)—every family is welcome.
Extensive Opportunities for Parental Involvement and School Family
Socialization
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