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Nazareth Academy

Grade School

NAGS at a Glance

ALL ABOUT NAGS!

 
STAFF and FACULTY
Sr. Linda Joseph Chi Chi,  CSFN, Principal
Sr. Yvette Ortiz, CSFN, Finance/Business Manager
Patricia McGarvey, Development Director
8 Homeroom & major subject teachers
School Librarian/Resource Teacher
Technology Teacher
Science Teacher
Honors Math Teacher
Honors ELA Teacher
Math Teacher/Athletic Director
Art Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Latin Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
Music Teacher/Choir Director/Piano
Administrative Assistant
Nurse provided by School Dist. of Phila.
CORA Guidance Personnel & Speech
Catapult Resource
NDS Cafeteria Manager
Security Guards
Custodial Staff

ENROLLMENT
Approximately 200 students
One classroom per Grade 1 - 8
Tuition: $7,125.00 per child for 2024-2025
  ($500 discount three/more children) 

SCHOOL HOURS
School Opens 7:00 AM
School in session 7:50 AM - 2:40 PM
Free Breakfast and Lunch served to all students 
 
EXTENDED CARE SERVICES
Free drop off from 7:00 AM  
After School care available only through
  Alpha House "Kids Club" from 2:40 - 6:00 PM 

ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS


CURRICULUM
Religion
ELA, Grammar, Spelling
Honors ELA, Grades 6 - 8 
Social Studies
Mathematics
Honors Math, Grades 4 - 8
Science Lab Lessons
Sacramental Instruction, Grades 3 & 7

SPECIAL CURRICULUM
Technology: 1:1 Chromebooks & iPads
STEM, Grades 1 - 8 
Spanish, Grades 1 - 8
Latin, Grades 7 - 8
Music
Choir Chimes, Hand Bells
Art
Library, Grades 1 - 4
Physical Education

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
First in Math
Student Council
Math Club
Dance Program
Yearbook 
Choir
"Joyful Ringers" Bell Choir
"Grace Notes" Choir
Reading Olympics
Piano Lessons
High School Prep Course
Johns Hopkins Talent Search
Summer Theater Dance Camp
Pennsylvania Science Olympiad
 
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STANDARDIZED TESTING
Terra Nova - Grades 2 - 7 yearly

SPECIAL EVENTS and TRADITIONS
First Friday Liturgy
Prayer Services
Open House
Living Stations of the Cross
First & Eighth Grade Buddy Program
Family/Parent Events
VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Contests 
Christmas Pageant and Band Recital
Catholic Schools Week
National Geo Bee
Pennsylvania Mathematics League
St. Jude Math-a-Thon
Assemblies/Presentations
Annual Theater Presentation
Autism Awareness Day
Spring Fine Arts Festival
Athletic Awards Assembly 
Field Day
8th Grade Graduation Dance 

FIELD TRIPS and RETREATS
In-house retreats for Grades 3 and 8
School wide retreats

CAFETERIA 
Free Breakfast and Lunch program through
Nutritional Development Services

ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
Catholic Academy League and after-school programs include: soccer, basketball, track, flag football, invitational swimming and kickball

PARENT RESOURCES and INVOLVEMENT 
Teacher Ease - Online student grades and assignments
NAGSPA (Parent Association) and
Parent Association Sponsored Events

SAFETY
Security Guards 
CPR certified faculty and staff
AED Device on site

SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Class of 2024 received $501,350.00 in academic scholarships
Active alumni support the school
"School Messenger" Communication 
 

 
 
 
 


 
 
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