Ascension Continuation School vs. St. Giles School
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Student Body
Overview
Ascension School is a ministry of the faith community of Ascension Parish, committed to providing excellent education in the spirit, tradition and value system of the Catholic Church.
Essential to this ministry is the active partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners.
Ascension School provides a curriculum that meets the present needs of its students and prepares them for high school, for higher education and for a lifetime of learning.
Ascension School helps each child to grow in awareness of the child's individual talents and unique place within the family of God.
Ascension School's mission is to strengthen its students' understanding and practice of their faith; to allow them to grow in faith; and to work towards creating, through their service, a compassionate and just community.
This mission is guided by a philosophy of love, kindness and respect for each individual, while celebrating our bond in gospel values.
St. Giles School, serving students Pre K- 8, is an integral part of St. Giles Parish.
It was only a year after the parish began in 1927 that a school was started on the first floor of the original building.
St. Giles School exists to foster the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of our elementary school children.
As a Catholic institution sponsored by St. Giles Parish, we participate in the Church's mission of education and evangelization by proclaiming and living the Good News of Jesus Christ with our students and families.
We are committed to a quality education that prepares our students to be people of faith, lifelong learners and to serve the broader community.
As an institution encompassing Scripture based Catholic tradition, St. Giles School exists to foster the total growth of our elementary school children.
We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children and appreciate their continual support and cooperation in fostering their children's faith and insuring their continued academic growth.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2007
Yes, selected in 2010
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1912
1928
Students Body
Total Students
394 students
348 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
63
96
Kindergarten Students
30
14
Grade 1 Students
28
27
Grade 2 Students
35
30
Grade 3 Students
31
23
Grade 4 Students
29
28
Grade 5 Students
43
27
Grade 6 Students
48
22
Grade 7 Students
51
42
Grade 8 Students
36
39
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
40%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,690
$7,905
Tuition Notes
Scaled tuition for multiple children in household.
Discounts for multiple children available
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,000
Admissions Director
Kathryn Vanaria
Michele Bibbey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Chess Club, Choristers, Drama Club, Orchestra/Strings
Ambassadors (Leadership), Art Club, Band, Chess Club, Choir, Math Team, Peer Ministers, Robotics, Scholastic Team, Yearbook Club