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SaintAgnes.org/school
Saint Agnes School 2024 North Randolph StreetArlington, VA 22207-3031703.527.5423
Academics Faith and Character Community
Open HousesWednesday, November 16, 20169 a.m. (Grades Pre-K-8)
Wednesday, February 1, 20179 a.m. (Grades 1-8)
Sunday, February 5, 201710 a.m. (Grades Pre-K and K)
Open HousesWednesday, November 15, 20179 a.m. (Grades Pre-K-8)
Sunday, February 4, 201810 a.m. (Grades Pre-K and K)
• National Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education)
• 99% of graduates attend college
• State-of-the-art technology and science lab
• School-wide Spanish and public-speaking activities
• Accredited by Virginia Catholic Education Association
• Daily school-wide prayer, weekly Mass, monthly service projects
• 180 hours of religious education
• Emphasis on receiving the Sacraments in grades 2 and 8
• Prayer Partner program pairs older and younger students for Mass, reading, special activities
• Traditional neighborhood parochial school
• Students are well-known by faculty, staff, and parents
• Active, supportive priests & parish
• Vibrant PTO
• Events include parish picnic, class socials, golf open, gala/auction
SaintAgnes.org/school
Saint Agnes School 2024 North Randolph StreetArlington, VA 22207-3031703.527.5423
Academics Faith and Character Community
Open HousesWednesday, November 16, 20169 a.m. (Grades Pre-K-8)
Wednesday, February 1, 20179 a.m. (Grades 1-8)
Sunday, February 5, 201710 a.m. (Grades Pre-K and K)
• National Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education)
• 99% of graduates attend college
• State-of-the-art technology and science lab
• School-wide Spanish and public-speaking activities
• Accredited by Virginia Catholic Education Association
• Daily school-wide prayer, weekly Mass, monthly service projects
• 180 hours of religious education
• Emphasis on receiving the Sacraments in grades 2 and 8
• Prayer Partner program pairs older and younger students for Mass, reading, special activities
• Traditional neighborhood parochial school
• Students are well-known by faculty, staff, and parents
• Active, supportive priests & parish
• Vibrant PTO
• Events include parish picnic, class socials, golf open, gala/auction
SaintAgnes.org/school
Building Strong Foundations
Saint Agnes at a Glance
Primary School (1-3)
Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)
Intermediate School (4-5)
Upper School (6-8)
F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and
physical development
F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading
centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing
Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasison phonics
• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia forphonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactivereading
• Early-intervention RTI Program
F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and
technology in teaching math, science, and socialstudies
• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension,and strong writing skills
• Gradual departmentalization for math andscience
F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-
management, self-discipline, and incorporatingfaith into daily life
• Students gain responsibility as members ofStudent Council, Prayer Partners, and peermediators
• Students participate in History and ScienceFairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, ShakespeareFestival
H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and
Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,
Great Readers for language decoding andcomprehension; hands-on math and scienceinitiates inquiry-based learning
H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as
students present their Patron Saints to theschool community
• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wideprayers and receive the Sacraments of Penanceand the Eucharist
• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at aschool-wide State Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive
as students visit Colonial Jamestown andWilliamsburg and present famous Virginians in aLiving Wax Museum
• 5th grade: students research and present localbusinesses at a school-wide History Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as
students prepare and present plays based on TheIliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales
• 7th grade: students participate in school andDiocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects
• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies,re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross,and receive Confirmation
• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average
class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,
Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive
technology in all classrooms
• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (6th, 7th, 8th)
• High School math and world languages
• Academic and spiritual enrichment programs
• Fine arts program includes band, choir, visual and performing arts
• Partnership with Christ House and St. Francis Xavier Academy (D.C.)
• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees
• Structured professional development
• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers
• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse
• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and
preschoolers• CYO sports
Primary School (1-3)
Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)
Intermediate School (4-5)
Upper School (6-8)
F O C U S• Half-day three year old program• Full or half-day Pre-K for fours• Full day academic Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet,
phonics,fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and physical development
F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading
centers• Curriculum includes Orton-Gaillingham (Gr.1),
Lucy Calkins Writing Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics
• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading
• Early-intervention RTI Program
F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art
and technology in teaching math, science, and social studies
• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills
• Gradual departmentalization for math and science
• STEM/Makerspace
F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-
management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life
• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators
• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival
H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write
and Handwriting Without Tears, Responsive Classroom
• Kindergarten curriculum: Orton-Gillingham Program for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning
H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as
students present their Patron Saints to the school community
• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist
• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive as
students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum
• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair
• Students build circuits and robots, learn coding and work on engaging crafts
H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as
students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales
• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects
• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation
SaintAgnes.org/school
Building Strong Foundations
Saint Agnes at a Glance• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average
class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,
Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive
technology in all classrooms
• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (7th-8th) • High School math and world
languages• Academic and spiritual enrichment
programs• Fine arts program includes band,
choir, visual and performing arts
• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees
• Structured professional development
• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers
• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse
• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and
preschoolers• CYO sports
Primary School (1-3)
Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)
Intermediate School (4-5)
Upper School (6-8)
F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and
physical development
F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading
centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing
Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics
• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading
• Early-intervention RTI Program
F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and
technology in teaching math, science, and social studies
• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills
• Gradual departmentalization for math and science
F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-
management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life
• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators
• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival
H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and
Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,
Great Readers for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning
H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as
students present their Patron Saints to the school community
• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist
• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive
as students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum
• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as
students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales
• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects
• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation
SaintAgnes.org/school
Building Strong Foundations
Saint Agnes at a Glance• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average
class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,
Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive
technology in all classrooms
• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (7th-8th) • High School math and world
languages• Academic and spiritual enrichment
programs• Fine arts program includes band,
choir, visual and performing arts
• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees
• Structured professional development
• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers
• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse
• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and
preschoolers• CYO sports
Primary School (1-3)
Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)
Intermediate School (4-5)
Upper School (6-8)
F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and
physical development
F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading
centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing
Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics
• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading
• Early-intervention RTI Program
F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and
technology in teaching math, science, and social studies
• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills
• Gradual departmentalization for math and science
F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-
management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life
• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators
• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival
H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and
Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,
Great Readers for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning
H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as
students present their Patron Saints to the school community
• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist
• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive
as students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum
• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as
students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales
• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects
• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation
SaintAgnes.org/school
Building Strong Foundations
Saint Agnes at a Glance• Pre-K through 8th grade• 450 students• 2 classes per grade with average
class size of 23• Teacher aides in Pre-K,
Kindergarten, 1st grade• Computers and assistive
technology in all classrooms
• Spanish (K-8th) and Latin (7th-8th) • High School math and world
languages• Academic and spiritual enrichment
programs• Fine arts program includes band,
choir, visual and performing arts
• Majority of teachers hold advanced degrees
• Structured professional development
• Faculty includes three male and several bilingual teachers
• Resource and guidance counselors, full-time nurse
• Extended day AM / PM• Hot lunch program• Summer camp• Lion & Lamb Club for tots and
preschoolers• CYO sports
Primary School (1-3)
Early Childhood (Pre-K & K)
Intermediate School (4-5)
Upper School (6-8)
F O C U S• Half-day Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten• Early language skills focus on alphabet, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension• Play-based activities enhance social skills and
physical development
F O C U S• Small group instruction with math and reading
centers• Curriculum includes Lucy Calkins Writing
Program, guided reading, and a strong emphasis on phonics
• Rich technology program incorporates Lexia for phonics, IXL for math, PebbleGo for interactive reading
• Early-intervention RTI Program
F O C U S• Cross-curriculum approach incorporates art and
technology in teaching math, science, and social studies
• Emphasis on grammar, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills
• Gradual departmentalization for math and science
F O C U S• Emphasis on personal growth, leadership, time-
management, self-discipline, and incorporating faith into daily life
• Students gain responsibility as members of Student Council, Prayer Partners, and peer mediators
• Students participate in History and Science Fairs, Spelling and Geography Bees, Shakespeare Festival
H I G H L I G H T S• Pre-K curriculum: Sing, Spell, Read & Write and
Handwriting Without Tears• Kindergarten curriculum: Good Habits,
Great Readers for language decoding and comprehension; hands-on math and science initiates inquiry-based learning
H I G H L I G H T S• 1st grade: public-speaking commences as
students present their Patron Saints to the school community
• 2nd grade: students lead daily school-wide prayers and receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist
• 3rd grade: each student chooses a state for year-long in-depth study and presents projects at a school-wide State Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 4th grade: Virginia history comes alive
as students visit Colonial Jamestown and Williamsburg and present famous Virginians in a Living Wax Museum
• 5th grade: students research and present local businesses at a school-wide History Fair
H I G H L I G H T S• 6th grade: History and English join forces as
students prepare and present plays based on The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales
• 7th grade: students participate in school and Diocesan Science Fairs and coordinate school-wide service projects
• 8th grade: students lead all-school assemblies, re-enact the Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and receive Confirmation