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The Academy of St. Joseph is a private, co-ed, humanities-based school located in the heart of Greenwich Village in Manhattan. Featuring small class sizes and a rigorous, dynamic curriculum, we are dedicated to creating a new generation of leaders by fostering character, competence, and compassion in every student. The Academy, which is under the direction of long-time educator and head of school, Angela Coombs, has limited openings in Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade and Third Grade classes for the 2010-11 school year. Founded in 2007, the school will add additional grades each year up to 8th grade.

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Photo of Private Kindergarten & Elementary School in Greenwich Village Education Programs:
- Pre-Kindergarten program
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School Program: First Grade, Second Grade and Third Grade classes

In addition to the core curriculum of math, literacy, science and social studies, the Academy offers religion, a formal art history / art studio program, music, French, Italian, innovative physical education, public speaking and library. Healthy lunches are also included everyday. Learn why families call AOSJ the best-kept secret in Manhattan.

Students develop skills that are foundational for lifelong learning, well-being and social development. Learning experiences are challenging and engaging with the purpose of building confidence, a love for learning, a thirst for knowledge and wisdom, and a strong foundation for the future intellectual, physical and social development of our students, who are groomed to be future leaders.

Assembly:
Each morning, children meet with their classes for Morning Assembly. Individual students, student-parent teams, and classes give presentations, perform musical numbers, and help lead the assembly.

After School Program:
Students at Academy of St. Joseph have a variety of afterschool enrichment programs to choose from, including public speaking, oral debate, music, dance, violin, art and more.

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Address: 111 Washington Place, New York, NY 10016, Manhattan, New York , USA

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