Academics

Our educational program strictly adheres to the New York State curriculum and the Diocese of Buffalo guidelines. Our New York State Assessment scores reflect the excellence of our program in comparison with the surrounding public school districts. Advanced math and the NYS Living Environment regents course are offered to some of our eighth grade students. Spanish is taught one day a week to students in Pre-K through grade five.

Religious Education

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS OF PENANCE AND EUCHARIST

The Parish preparation for first reception of Penance and Eucharist begins with a formal registration separate from both parochial school and religious education classes. The enrollment meeting of Parent and Child is held in the late Fall. In the Spring, Parishioners are invited to choose a child as a PRAYER PARTNER, supporting them in prayer during this special time.

PENANCE

Students attending Second Grade are invited to be prepared for receiving the Sacrament of Penance for the first time.. A Commitment Ceremony in January begins the formal lesson time for students and their families. A PEACE DAY retreat is scheduled. Celebration of First Penance takes place in March for children who are satisfactorily prepared.

EUCHARIST

Students attending Third Grade are invited to be prepared for First Communion. A Commitment Ceremony in February begins the formal lesson time for students and their families. A Teaching Mass and JESUS DAY retreat are also scheduled. First reception of the Sacrament of Eucharist takes place in May for children who have met program requirements satisfactorily.

Our educational program strictly adheres to the New York State curriculum and the Diocese of Buffalo guidelines. Our New York State Assessment scores reflect the excellence of our program in comparison with the surrounding public school districts. Advanced math and the NYS Living Environment regents course are offered to some of our eighth grade students. Spanish is taught one day a week to students in Pre-K through grade five.

Accelerated and Remedial Reading Program

Sr. Cecelia Hooker, RSM, works with small groups of children who need academic assistance, especially in reading. She also works with primary grade students who are accelerated learners.

The time between 7:30 and 8:00 A.M. is set aside as an academic intervention period, when teachers are available to provide additional support to students. Teachers may assign a student to academic intervention, or a parent may request that a child participate.
Three-Tier Reading Program

In grades kindergarten through third grade, students learn reading in a three-tier system. This program ensures that the needs of students at all reading levels are being met.
Math Lab

Students who require extra assistance in math have the opportunity to receive extra support in our Math Lab.
Counseling

Dr. Lori Ricupito, our school counselor, is available one day biweekly to meet with students who may be experiencing personal, social, or academic difficulties.