Academics

St. Gregory's offers a traditional "back to basics" elementary (K-8) education, with emphasis on reading, writing, critical thinking and speaking. Reading and math are priorities at St. Gregory's, but we offer a "wrap-around" educational experience that provides a range of opportunities to stimulate the mind, body and spirit. In so doing, we are strengthening local community by investing in the future of their young men.

In addition to the traditional curriculum, St. Gregory offers:

Intensive academic tutoring
A reading specialist to support teachers, parents, students and tutors in our quest to have 100% of our students reading at or above grade level
A six-week, full-day summer enrichment session which offers children activities and instruction in art, music, financial literacy, creative writing, and the martial arts in addition to academic remediation.

It has long been recognized by educators that smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, result in increased learning and better reading and math skills. With a maximum of 15 students per class, the students at St. Gregory's receive individualized attention and teachers are able to know their students in a way that would be impossible if they had larger classes.

While traditional education is primary, substantial time is also given to building self-esteem, providing appropriate role models and exposing students to competitive sports and team work. St. Gregory's recognizes that there is much our students need, and strives to offer a variety of enrichment opportunities in order to expand students' horizons while assuring that reading and math levels are at or above grade level.

Spiritual Development

Each school day begins with morning prayer, with The Holy Eucharist being celebrated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Older students assume leadership roles at these services. For younger grades, St. Gregory's utilizes the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a catechism that teaches a Montessori-based hands-on learning of the lessons taught by the Bible. Upper grades receive religious education taught by the school Principal, Father Erickson.

Reading & Language Arts

We are especially proud of our library, writing lab, and tutoring program. When we moved to our current building, the "library" had virtually no usable books; the set of encyclopedias that had been left stated that Kennedy was the President of the United States! There was no writing lab, just an empty room used to store old furniture. Today the R. Kirk Galloway Reading and Writing Center includes a library with over 1,500 titles and a multi-media writing lab with online reference and research library.

In order to create a "culture of literacy" at St. Gregory's the Board and faculty have pushed forward a number of initiatives. We collaborate with Hug-a-Book, an early childhood literacy program of Family Focus, Inc., to guide faculty, volunteers and parents in maintaining a high standard of literacy activities at St. Gregory's and in the home.

Cooperation and Teamwork

The benefits of team effort and spirit are taught through the touch football and basketball teams which compete in the West Side Catholic League. Faculty and volunteer coaches work with our students during the week and on Saturdays to assure that participation in team sports is possible.

Community and Fellowship

We have had an increasing number of visits from parish groups recently, and have been able to hold regular Saturday events which bring them together with our students and parents for service projects, learning and fellowship. Our students also take part in twice-yearly community service projects, and regularly collect food for the community food pantry.

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	Academics St. Gregory's offers a traditional "back to basics" elementary (K-8) education, with emphasis on reading, writing, critical thinking and speaking. Reading and math are priorities at St. Gregory's, but we offer a "wrap-around" educational experience that provides a range of opportunities to stimulate the mind, body and spirit. In so doing, we are strengthening local community by investing in the future of their young men. In addition to the traditional curriculum, St. Gregory offers: Intensive academic tutoring A reading specialist to support teachers, parents, students and tutors in our quest to have 100% of our students reading at or above grade level A six-week, full-day summer enrichment session which offers children activities and instruction in art, music, financial literacy, creative writing, and the martial arts in addition to academic remediation. It has long been recognized by educators that smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, result in increased learning and better reading and math skills. With a maximum of 15 students per class, the students at St. Gregory's receive individualized attention and teachers are able to know their students in a way that would be impossible if they had larger classes. While traditional education is primary, substantial time is also given to building self-esteem, providing appropriate role models and exposing students to competitive sports and team work. St. Gregory's recognizes that there is much our students need, and strives to offer a variety of enrichment opportunities in order to expand students' horizons while assuring that reading and math levels are at or above grade level. Spiritual Development Each school day begins with morning prayer, with The Holy Eucharist being celebrated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Older students assume leadership roles at these services. For younger grades, St. Gregory's utilizes the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a catechism that teaches a Montessori-based hands-on learning of the lessons taught by the Bible. Upper grades receive religious education taught by the school Principal, Father Erickson. Reading & Language Arts We are especially proud of our library, writing lab, and tutoring program. When we moved to our current building, the "library" had virtually no usable books; the set of encyclopedias that had been left stated that Kennedy was the President of the United States! There was no writing lab, just an empty room used to store old furniture. Today the R. Kirk Galloway Reading and Writing Center includes a library with over 1,500 titles and a multi-media writing lab with online reference and research library. In order to create a "culture of literacy" at St. Gregory's the Board and faculty have pushed forward a number of initiatives. We collaborate with Hug-a-Book, an early childhood literacy program of Family Focus, Inc., to guide faculty, volunteers and parents in maintaining a high standard of literacy activities at St. Gregory's and in the home. Cooperation and Teamwork The benefits of team effort and spirit are taught through the touch football and basketball teams which compete in the West Side Catholic League. Faculty and volunteer coaches work with our students during the week and on Saturdays to assure that participation in team sports is possible. Community and Fellowship We have had an increasing number of visits from parish groups recently, and have been able to hold regular Saturday events which bring them together with our students and parents for service projects, learning and fellowship. Our students also take part in twice-yearly community service projects, and regularly collect food for the community food pantry.

Saint Gregory Episcopal School

Academics

Spiritual Development

Reading & Language Arts

Cooperation and Teamwork

Community and Fellowship