Roanoke Catholic School

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MILLION + College Scholarships Awarded Yearly

Best Private K-12 School in Roanoke

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Most Diverse Private HS in Roanoke

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MORE THAN A SCHOOL...A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING AND FAITH Founded in 1889, Roanoke Catholic School boasts 130 years rich in history and traditions. We are a PreK3-Grade 12 college preparatory school, composed of young men and women from varied socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Our students reflect the diversity of our region. Our mission of blending learning with faith and faith with daily life infuses our curriculum both in and out of the classroom with daily theology classes, weekly Mass, monthly Adoration, "Prayer Buddies," class retreats, and our commitment to community service. We believe in giving every student the opportunity to succeed and try new things, while  teaching values and morals in a safe and loving environment. Come experience life on "the hill" with us!

Blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.

UPPER SCHOOL (GRADES 8-12)

ACADEMICS AP Courses Biology Calculus (AB & BC) Chemistry Government

Other Course Offerings Advanced Algebra II Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry

Algebra I Algebra II Anatomy & Physiology Art I: Exploring Visual Design Art II: Exploring Clay Art III: Studio Art & Digital Portfolio Preparation Band Biology Chemistry Civics Economics English 8-12 Environmental Science French I-V Geo Science Geometry Health 8-10 Intro to Computer Programming National Parks Experience Our students have the potential to graduate with up to a year of college credit (24 college credits)!

English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Physics U.S. History Dual Enrollment Courses BUAD 200: Management Principles BUAD 208: Accounting Principles BUAD 230: Marketing Principles BUAD 306: The Entrepreneur COMM 221: Broadcast Journalism

National Parks Experience In this semester-long class, students learn about the geology, ecology, and history of a National Park. Topics covered will include Native American culture and history, geology, and ecology of the area. The class culminates with a five-day excursion during spring break. Pictured above is a trip to the Grand Canyon.

English 111/112 English 251/252 Spanish II-V

Photojournalism I Photojournalism II Physical Education 8-10

Pre-Algebra Pre-Calculus Psychology Public Speaking S.A.T Prep

We put our faith into action! Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service per year.

Sociology Statistics Theology 8-12 U.S. & Comparative Government Virginia & US History World History/Geography I World History/Geography II

Broadcast Media This course is designed to engage students in the world of journalism and media through practical real-world applications, such as an online Roanoke Catholic news publication, CelticsLive broadcasts, and social media platforms.

WHERE DO OUR GRADUATES CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATIONS? Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University of America

University of Maryland University of Montreal University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Ottawa University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of San Francisco University of South Florida

City University of New York College of William & Mary Cornell University Duquesne University George Mason University George Washington University Illinois Institute of Technology James Madison University North Carolina State University Parsons New School for Design Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Military Academy at West Point University of Alabama University of Dallas University of Kentucky

University of Tennessee University of the Pacific University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University

Xavier University And many more!

ATHLETICS Boys Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Track & Field Swimming Wrestling

Girls Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Track & Field

Soccer Softball Swimming Volleyball

CLUBS Art Club Celtic Singers

Celtics Live Drama Club Entomology Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Girl Squad Help Save the Next Girl International Club Key Club Medico Club National Honor Society (NHS) Prolife Club Red Cross Club Rosary Club Squires Student Ambassadors Student Government Association (SGA)

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LOWER SCHOOL (GRADES K-7)

Roanoke Catholic Lower School is comprised of both elementary and middle school divisions. Students’ days begin at 8:00 AM. Grades K-5 end at 2:45 PM, while Middle School (Grades 6 & 7) dismisses at 3:00 PM. As a college preparatory school, our certified teachers instruct in a spiral approach that constantly reviews and adds age-appropriate new material. With an average class size of 16 students and a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, our students receive the individual attention they need to succeed. Each week, students in Grades K-5 receive instruction in art, music, computer skills and library. All students in K-5 have two physical education classes each week. Middle School students rotate their “special” subjects, devoting 45 minutes to Art or Band at least twice a week, and quarterly rotate through foreign language, guidance, and library. Students in 6th and 7th grades have P.E. once a week. All Lower School students have recess daily. SPECIALS We recognize the potential within each student and embrace the challenge to provide assistance and programs to serve students with learning differences, in accordance with the resources available within the school and provided by Roanoke City. Parents are considered an important part of the process. Students who have a documented disability but do not qualify for services through the local public school may be eligible for accommodations through a Student Accommodation Plan written at Roanoke Catholic. RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

All students, regardless of their faith backgrounds, study religion daily. Classes consist of prayer, Bible study, Catholic teachings, and planning of liturgical celebrations. Students attend Mass or other liturgical celebrations between two to four times per month. Each class takes a turn planning and executing the celebration for the rest of the school. Sacramental preparation is reserved to the parishes. We believe in teaching students how to be good citizens, and we support students in serving their community. Each religion class adopts a local social service agency. The students learn about how that agency helps people, and, how they, as a class, can help a local service agency in town. Examples of these agencies include Ronald MacDonald House, Madonna House, St. Francis House, and RAM House. BLENDING LEARNING WITH FAITH AND FAITH WITH DAILY LIFE

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

Our Early Childhood Program is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Our Early Childhood Program consists of Early Learners (ages 3 and 4) and Junior Kindergarten (ages 4 and 5). Fully certified teachers and aides staff our classrooms to support our 1:7 teacher-to- student ratio. Program hours are 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM Monday- Friday. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, physical development, and basic school readiness in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day. Standards for Early Learners build foundational skills and allow for children to transition into a more structured setting while preparing them for Junior Kindergarten. Standards for Junior Kindergarten continue to build upon those foundational skills and focus on essential Kindergarten readiness skills. These standards allow for scaffolding of skills, multi-sensory teaching and learning, problem-solving, spiritual growth, and differentiation of instruction. A primary goal in our Early Childhood Program is to build self-esteem. Students are encouraged to develop a sense of independence and interdependence, learning the social skills necessary to be part of a group. Our program also fosters self-discipline and a love of learning, tapping into the children’s natural sense of curiosity. All applicants must be able to toilet themselves independently.

CURRICULUM Each day begins with circle time, which includes weather, calendar, Pledge of Allegiance, and prayer. Religion: Students learn the Sign of the Cross, Grace before meals, the Our Father, and Hail Mary. Bible stories, weekly Chapel, and the liturgical seasons of Advent, Lent, and Easter are also taught.  Language Arts: Students learn both uppercase and lowercase letters through letter books, letter characters, and song. They practice language skills, including rhyme, sequencing, and speaking before a group. Reading books is a daily part of the curriculum.  Math: Students learn to count to at least 31 during the daily calendar activities, to recognize numbers 1-12, recognize shapes, count objects, identify patterns, and sort and classify objects. Social Studies/Science: The curriculum groups these two subjects in weekly units, such as seasons and holidays, community helpers, space, shapes, colors, fire safety, dinosaurs, the ocean, transportation, families, insects, the five senses, zoo animals, and more! Physical Education: Students take physical education classes twice a week with the elementary physical education teacher. Students also have daily recess on the playground. Music: Students meet with the school’s music teacher once a week and learn a variety of songs. They also participate in an annual Christmas program. Library: During their weekly visit to the library, students explore different types of literature and may check out books.  Art: Art is part of the daily curriculum. Each weekly themed unit includes an art project. Students use different mediums to complete each project. Cutting, gluing, and painting are among the techniques students practice. They also visit the school’s art teacher once a week. Field Trips: Trips differ each year but can include the fire station, Mill Mountain Theatre, a pumpkin patch, story time at Gainsboro Public Library, Kids’ Square, and a bakery.

LOWER SCHOOL

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

For an additional fee, After School Care is available for students in Pre-K through 7th grade from dismissal until 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. The program is available Monday-Friday and includes physical activity and free play on the playground, snack, access to books, homework assistance, and arts and crafts.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

BRICKS 4 KIDZ Bricks for Kidz offers educational enrichment sessions where students experience hands-on engineering fundamentals, architecture, and scientific principles as they build models using LEGO Bricks. The regular program meets on Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 and is open to students in PK-7th. The Robotics class meets on Wednesdays, 3:05-4:15 and is open to students in 4th-7th. The Robotics class combines real life skills with real kid fun, using the principles of STEM.

DRAMA

Statistics show that students successfully finishing a theater or speech class are 50% more likely to be successful in college and the work force. A school like ours affords your student the opportunity to participate in dramatic arts and sports within the same season. We are dedicated to helping to create a well- rounded individual that is well-versed in presentation, team work, and finding an outlet for their creative energies as well.   We offer grade-level appropriate education in dramatic arts from PreK through 12th Grade.  Our current and past productions include Junie B. Jones, Jr., a Nativity Play (EL-2nd), What Happened After Once Upon a Time, The Sound of Music, and more! For more information, contact April Corbett, Director of Theater Arts, acorbett@roanokecatholic.com.

BITTY BASKETBALL RCS offers a bitty basketball program to students from K-5th grade. It is co-ed, and our teams compete in a league run by Vinton Baptist Church.  We will have signups for this league starting in late October.  Practices will be held in the RCS lower school gym during the season, but all the games will be held on Saturdays at one of the churches in Vinton that participates in the league.

FERGUSON FITNESS Ferguson Fitness is proud to present an After School Warriors Class on the Roanoke Catholic School campus on Thursdays at 3:00 PM. The 10 week program helps students strengthen their minds and bodies and features kid-sized obstacles and courses, a focus on active play and fun outside, and teaches the basics of age-appropriate fitness and nutrition. Students learn teamwork through fun challenges that promote confidence, strength, and tenacity. 

MINI CHEER CAMP

Mini cheer camp is a fun & informative camp for children grades Pre-K3 through 7th Grade. During this two day event (Saturday and Sunday), participants will learn the ins and outs of cheerleading. From arm motions and jumps, to cheers and a dance, participants will get to learn from their favorite RCS Varsity cheerleaders! Come be a part of continuing the legacy!

PIANO LESSONS

DANCE Our dance program is run by RCS parent and experienced dancer, Mitzi Keeley. This is a FREE program open to all lower school students, both girls and boys. Dance class meets on Mondays from 3:30-4:00. The Fall class concludes with a Christmas performance, and the Spring class culminates in a performance in the school's annual talent show.

SOCCER SHOTS

Piano lessons are offered after school and at night, Monday through Wednesday. Mrs. Deborah Barnard offers over 26 years of teaching experience. In addition to private instruction, students will have the opportunity to perform in a recital each semester.

The Soccer Shots program meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:10- 3:55 on the mall. The Classic group is for 3-5 years old and the Premier group is for 5-8 years old. Soccer Shots aims to positively impact children by providing an environment for learning and growth through intentional play.

Contact the office for costs and more information (540-982-3532)

ROANOKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

20/21 TUITION

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DISCOUNTS

-$750 Catholic Discount Sibling Discount

$6,430 $6,430 $8,995 $9,130 $9,275 $9,450 $9,735 $10,025 $10,165 $10,225 $10,285 $10,320 $10,385 $10,520 $10,740

Early Learners (EL) Junior Kindergarten (JK) Kindergarten 4 & 5 Years Old 3 & 4 Years Old

per student for Catholic families who are registered and active in a Richmond Diocese parish

-$250 for the second child -$500 for the third child $750 flat tuition rate for the fourth child and additional siblings (excluding Pre-K)

Must be 5 on or before 9/30/20

1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12thGrade

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid is need-based and available for all families, regardless of religious affiliation, with students in Grades JK-12. Interested families are encouraged to apply online through the FACTS icon found on our website. FACTS applications and supporting documents must be received and verified by March 1st to receive optimum aid. Second-round financial aid is primarily for families with business income, and applications are due by June 1st. Financial aid can be applied for after June 1st, although funds may not be available.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE (Grades PK-7th)

Pick-up Before 4:30 PM

Pick-up Between 4:30-6:00 PM

$2,304 1st child $2,196 Each additional sibling

$1,548

Annual Rate

Single Day Rate

$10 per child $14 per child

Blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.