Wonder leads to knowledge.
Knowledge leads to Truth.
Truth sets us free to be who God created us to be.
The Foundation of Our Academic Program
St. Albert the Great students learn to write well, read well, and think well in a program that emphasizes classical learning and values moral formation as part of the learning process in all subject areas. Our academic program follows standards laid out by the NYS Department of Education and benchmarks of a Catholic Liberal Education which sets us apart in our Catholic identity and academic rigor. Our students are prepared well socially and intellectually for higher levels of learning. Our teachers guide students from all different abilities to achieve their highest potential by respecting the natural development of children. As witnesses to Gospel truths, our teachers foster a culture of joy in learning, confidence in ability, and love of neighbor. Parents grasp the value of this deeply human formation that nurtures the souls, not just the minds, of their children.
Preschool
St. Albert’s Preschool provides a nurturing, peaceful environment where children grow and learn at their own pace.
We offer a Montessori program focused on hands-on learning in an ordered and sensory-rich environment.
Children learn in group lessons, 1:1 teacher guidance, and independent work time
Children develop order, coordination, concentration, and independence.
Foundational skills that lead to reading, writing, math and a life-long love for learning are the goals for all the learning areas.
Our program provides enhanced learning opportunities with all the resources of a K-6 school in Art, Music, and PE classes.
Traditional lessons in virtue and courtesy are modeled as children learn to work in an environment that respects others.
Children play outside every day.
Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Our academic rigor respects the natural stages of learning giving each child a preparedness for higher learning.
Handwriting, recitation, organizational skills, good study habits, and virtue are the foundation that enable St. Albert’s students to read well, write well and think well.
St. Albert’s has purposefully integrated hands-on teaching methods across all grade levels and subjects. These hands-on learning experiences give students an opportunity to learn using all their senses.
Our English/Language Arts coursework is rooted in a classical approach.
Our Math and Science programs instill awe and wonder in all of creation. The lessons are sequential and ordered to bring about a greatness of mind in logic and reason.
History is taught to understand the geography of the world, cultures from the beginning of time and how events and traditions of the past have shaped the world we live in today. Learning history also helps us understand our own story in the timeline of salvation history.
Our program is enriched with courses in Art, Music, and Physical Education.
Additional support and services is provided and tailored to the specific needs of the child who needs more with encouragement to reach their best ability and an understanding or their differentiated learning processes.
Excelled learning is designed for those students who are ready to accept more and move forward in specific subjects.
Faith Formation
We bring the greatest truths to the youngest children. Our faith formation for Preschool through second grade is rooted in Dr. Maria Montessori’s teachings of “Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”. We give children the opportunity to work with concrete materials, hear the Word of God through Scripture and have time to contemplate the deepest truths of our faith in a beautiful and well prepared Atrium. Our older students dive more deeply with the program Spirit of Truth. As a community we participate in the sacramental life together and pray together.
Enrichment
Music, Art, and Physical Education are integral parts of the development of the whole child and are offered at all grade levels. Technology is introduced in the upper grades with a respect and understanding of how to establish good practices to enhance learning. Library time is essential to instill a love of reading, support classroom instruction, and provide a peaceful area to read, write, and reflect. Our well rounded program brings the true, the good, and the beautiful into all learning
Moral Formation
Guiding students to grow in virtue is integral to their moral formation and to the Christian culture in our school. At. St. Albert’s we incorporate “Virtues in Practice” into all learning. Teachers reinforce these virtues with lessons and by example so that students can live them out at home, with their peers, and in the community. We teach our students to respect and uphold the dignity of all people.
Before and After Care Program
St. Albert’s offers before and after school care that is purposeful and intentional to support and reinforce the lessons learned throughout the school day while offering a fun and relaxed environment to play in.