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A private, independent, Catholic, PreK-8 school, welcoming children of all faiths, located on a 40-acre campus in the North Hills. Rigorous academics combine the traditional and innovative. Excellent high school preparation in all disciplines, especially science and math, with classes in computer technology and the arts. We have a long history of excellence with students consistently achieving academic scholarships in high school.
Club or Organization: Altar Services, Book Clubs, Brownies, Ecoexplorers, Forensics, Math Club, PA Junior Academy of Science, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, School Band, STEM Club, Student Council, Tennis Lessons
Arts and Music Programs: Guitar Lessons, Musical Theatre, Piano
Rigorous academic program with hands-on, experiential approach
developing the whole child. Traditional and innovative approach and
techniques with 11:1 ratio. Specials include Spanish, STEM lab,
Computer Tech, library, art, music, and swimming. Focus on writing,
math, science with 8th grade engaging in Chemistry and Physics.
Extensive afterschool programs. There are several competitve sports
options.
my granddaughter switched to Alpha when her family had to make a difficult relocation. She loved her old school but Alpha has welcomed her and she has had a wonderful experience there. So much so that her younger sister will join her next year. She is learning a lot both academically and socially, plays sports, and has made friends. it is a tight and caring community of students, teachers, and parents.
- Posted by Parent - Jim K
510/14/2017
We have been at Alpha for 9 years with two children. Both very intelligent and driven but with their own style. The school focuses on a whole child approach which individualized the academics and the method for each of them so they both developed. My son is very shy and my daughter very outgoing. They have both been challenged, nurtured, and guided towards outstanding outcome. Kids are taught skills such as note-taking, organization, public speaking, leadership, outlining, research, graphing calculators, etc. They are truly set up to have a high level of success in any high school. When it was time for high school searching, it really felt like the high schools are trying to impress my son to select them.
- Posted by Parent - Hart
52/10/2014
We have been Alpha parents for 7 years and have been delighted with the school. Academically, it is first-rate. Our children are taught how to think creatively, reason, and solve problems, not just how to take tests. The curriculum is challenging and varied, with programs in Chinese, Spanish, Robotics, swim, and more. STEM from Kindergarten (including, e.g., a dedicated K-3 science teacher with lab). Small class sizes and wonderful faculty create a nurturing and caring environment, within individual attention. The school celebrates its Catholicism while also welcoming those of all faiths and embracing a diversity of ideas. Our children love going to school.
- Posted by Parent - pritc
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