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St. Catherine of Genoa School
St. Catherine of Genoa School builds a strong foundation of academic excellence while embracing the Catholic faith, respecting diversity, and fostering community.
Mission Statement
• Our school provides a safe and disciplined environment.
• Our staff and administration provide a caring, nurturing environment that enables each student to grow in God’s love.
• 99% of our graduates attend college in the future.
• We offer many extracurricular activities such as: girls and boys basketball, middle school sports (soccer, floor hockey, and flag football), choir, altar service, girl scouts, band, and a rosary prayer group.
Did you know?
• Our up-to-date computer lab provides students with technological experiences necessary to succeed in the 21st century
• Each classroom is equipped with SmartBoards to further enhance learning and student interaction.
• Our school is currently being wireless enabled to ensure use of tablets and iPads.
21st Century Technology
Academic Excellence
Faith and Values
Life long Impact
Report Card of Excellence
• Outperform their peers in reading and math
• Score 50% higher than the national average
• Receive instruction from high quality, innovative teachers
Our students…
Academic Excellence
• Provides a safe, disciplined environment
• Fosters Catholic identity and values and promotes moral development
• Supports and motivates students to learn and excel
• Respects and welcomes students of all races, nationalities, and religions
Our school…
Faith and Values
Eighth grade graduates of a private school are twice as likely as other students to graduate from college
Catholic school students have higher levels of education and earn higher household incomes
Catholic school students experience fewer drug and alcohol problems.
Life Long Impact
Our students’ futures…
Weekly classes organized by PreK and Kindergarten teachers
Focus is on seasonal and multi-cultural menu items
Benefits students as a cross curriculum teaching tool where measuring, mixing, listening, and following instructions captivate the young learners
Activity Highlight
PreK-Kindergarten
Participate in basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and flag football
Builds community in a fun and competitive way
Emphasizes team work
Led by student captains with leadership qualities
Keeps students active and healthy
Activity Highlight
Grade 6-8 Sports
Achieves Honor Roll each term Winner of the school’s 2010
Science Fair Enjoys learning about Ancient
Egypt and the Human Body Enjoys the community feel of a
private school and is looking to continue in a private high school
Loves the middle school sports program where he is captain and winner of “Best Effort” award
Plays soccer for Billerica traveling team
Student Snapshot
Grade 7
St. Catherine School Kindergarten teacher for 20 years
Director of Afterschool Program, Developer of PreK-Kindergarten Cooking Class and new Spanish class
Enjoys teaching Phonics and the excitement of helping students progress and become readers
Also enjoys teaching the children about the 5 senses and their awe at how the lack of one sense creates strength in the remaining senses
“Everything you need to know – in life – is taught in Kindergarten!”
Teacher Snapshot
Kindergarten
1989 Graduate of St. Catherine School
Attended Assumption College (B.A.) and Boston University (MEd)
Developed intramural sports league at St. Catherine’s
Little League coach in Cambridge for over 20 years
“Being a St. Catherine student taught me respect and self-discipline. The spirit of service was also instilled in me; volunteering is one of the main sources of happiness for me.”
Alumni Snapshot
Middle School Teacher
“We choose to educate our children at Saint Catherine of Genoa School because of the school diversity, spirituality, and strong focus on academic excellence."
Parent Testimonials
“At Saint Catherine School, my child benefits from a small, close-knit community led by caring teachers and a caring Principal. Their motto, Where everyone is family, rings true each day.”
Enroll in your child’s future atSt. Catherine of Genoa School
Contact Principal Marian Burns617.666.9116
Thank you for visiting with us.
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