Angelus: Wow...Great Scores on Terra Nova Tests!

Angelus Academy is known for loving teachers and for instilling the love of God in young minds.

But, with a Core Knowledge Program and Saxon Math, the students at Angelus are performing at a level many years beyond their grade. From 1st Grade through 8th Grade, the Angelus student's Terra Nova test scores are off the charts!!!

Below is the Grade Mean Equivalent scores for each grade. This means that the Angelus student scored as that grade level student would if he/she took the same examination.

For example in 2009, the Angelus 8th grade students scored at what a 12th grader in the ninth month of school would have scored on that exam.

See all the outstanding scores below:

Angelus Grade 1 performs at the 3.1 grade level

Angelus Grade 2 performs at the 4.6 grade level

Angelus Grade 3 performs at the 7.5 grade level

Angelus Grade 4 performs at the 7.8 grade level

Angelus Grade 5 performs at the 10.8 grade level

Angelus Grade 6 performs at the 12.9 grade level

Angelus Grade 7 performs at the 12.9 grade level

Angelus Grade 8 performs at the 12.9 grade level

Congratulations to the dedicated teachers, administration, parents, and especially the hard working students!!!!!!

GREAT JOB!!!!

Angelus: Teachers Returning for 2009-2010

One of the great suggestions coming from our families has been that the Administration focus on retaining our current crop of wonderful teachers and that the list of returning teachers be announced early.


Angelus Academy is pleased to announce that almost all of the grade teachers are returning for next year.



Thank you to all of these outstanding and dedicated teachers who are coming back to help educate your children and teach them about our wonderful God!



Returning is Mrs. TOVEY (Little Messengers);

Returning is MRS. GRIPPO (Kindergarten);

Returning is MRS. MCCRUMB (1st grade);

Returning is MRS. MULLEN (2nd grade);

Returning is MRS. FANTZ (3rd grade);

Returning is MRS. TRONO (4th grade);

Returning is MRS. COLANDENE (5th grade);

Returning is MR. HOENSCHEID (6th ,7th, and 8th grade);

Returning is MRS. HUNT (6th ,7th, and 8th grade);

Returning is MRS. MAIMONE (6th .7th, and 8th grade) .


Also, with the guidance and help of Mrs. Mullen, Mrs. Colandene, and many others; the Administration is still working on proposals to incorporate art and music into the regular classroom curriculum. And, they are working to identify a resource teacher to replace Mrs. Gemperline who is moving to Japan with her family.


Right now, it is a difficult economic environment for Catholic Schools and many of our families. We have a lot of work to do in the coming weeks. Thanks to everyone for their ideas and positive suggestions!

Angelus: Family Picnic Builds Community Spirit!

On Sunday, we had over 100 students, families, friends, and pets at St. Lawrene for an Angelus Style Family Picnic!!

Thanks to all that came........we're planning another one in the Fall.

Events like this one are important to fostering a sense of community in the Angelus Family!!!