Catholic School in Bergen County, New Jersey

Assumption Academy, Bergen County:
Assumption Academy is a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school located at 35 Jefferson Avenue in Emerson in Bergen County, NJ. We have an average class size of 19 and provide a wide range of modern facilities and activities for our pupils. Before and after school care is available all days that school is in session and all school vacation days (except emergency closing and federal holidays). Summer care is also available. At Assumption Academy, we strive to create a warm, secure and joyful environment where children will continue learning respect for all of God’s creation.

Education Programs:

The K through 8 curriculum at Assumption Academy follows all standards set by the Archdiocese of Newark and the State of New Jersey. Further, it is Middle States Accredited and meets the more stringent requirements of academy designation.

As befits an academy, our middle school curriculum incorporates extensive language instruction, Science Lab, Algebra I & II and Honors Literature. The students use technology throughout the curriculum and lessons are integrated across subjects. As an example, when 6th grade studied ancient Egypt in social studies, they also recorded an Egyptian "News Report" via webcast in technology class, made sarcophagi in art, and mummified chicken in the science lab.

The whole school has access to wireless laptops, classroom computers, and a state-of-the-art computer lab complete with distance-learning capabilities to ensure technology integration throughout the grades.

Our Early Childhood curriculum incorporates all the specials the children in K through 8 receive. They enjoy Spanish with the Spanish teacher, art with the art teacher, music with the music teacher, gym with the physical education teacher, and technology in the computer lab with the technology teacher. In addition, religion is a core subject at Assumption Academy which they receive every day in their classrooms.

All grades cover the following subject areas:

* Language Arts
* Mathematics
* Social Studies
* Science
* Religion
* Reading or Literature
* Technology and Computer Lab
* Spanish
* Physical Education
* Art
* Music
* Instrumental Music (Band, Strings and Piano are available during the school day via our supplemental Fine Arts Program)

Honors Courses:
Students in grades seven and eight have the opportunity to be placed in honors classes in the areas of Mathematics, and English / Literature. Entrance into these classes is based on grade point average, Terra Nova Test scores and teacher recommendation.

In the area of Mathematics, the regular track students become proficient in pre-algebra concepts and the honors students become proficient in Algebra I.

In the area of English and Literature, both classes read various genres of literature, study grammar and learn creative writing and essay writing techniques. The honors class will move at an accelerated and more challenging pace.

Before / After School Care:
Before Care is provided for those students whose parents need an early start, and is a quiet time for children to get ready for their school day. After Care includes time for homework assignments, with assistance if necessary from a staff member, and indoor or outdoor playtime. The students will have monitored access to computers with internet service.