School building as viewed from the corner of East Jamaica Avenue and South Grove Street.

HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH SCHOOL
 90 South Grove Street  ·  Valley Stream, NY 11580
516-825-4009  ·  E-mail hnameofm@optonline.net

Middle States Association Accredited School

OPEN REGISTRATION for September, 2008-09:
Please call Mrs. Denise Kassebaum, Enrollment Coordinator, at 516-825-4009, at your earliest convenience to schedule an appointment to visit our school and register your child for the September 2008-09 school year. Don’t delay!


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HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT

- Holy Name of Mary Parish School participates
  in the mission of the Catholic Church -
To Teach as Jesus Did

The staff reinforces the values of the Christian home and endeavors to instill within students, religious, personal, educational, social and cultural values that will enable students to take their place in society and to affect a positive change in that society.








HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH SCHOOL
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL

A Catholic School education is available for children in Nursery School through grade 8. Christian values and academic excellence are fostered in an atmosphere that maximizes the development of the individual within the school, the church and the larger community. Contact the school for more information at:

516 825 4009

or E-mail at hnameofm@optonline.net


WHY CHOOSE OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL?

ACADEMICS
Gifts for your child's mind

The Catholic schools of our region offer an excellent elementary education to your children.

Traditional teaching combined with a variety of current instructional strategies, in support of NY State standards, are presented daily within each classroom.

All teachers are certified by the NY State Department of Education.

Our school offers your child this Gift.


RELIGION
Gifts for your child's soul

Catholic schools are special because they offer your children what is most important for their growth as human beings and as Christians--spiritual formation.

Classroom religious instruction on a daily basis, daily classroom prayer, frequent celebrations of liturgy for the school community--all enrich your child's relationship with God and teach them a Catholic way of life.

Our school offers your child this Gift.


RELATIONSHIPS
Gifts for your child's heart

Our Catholic schools are special because they create the conditions where your children can be loved and cared for and helped and supported in community.

Principals and teachers are here primarily for love of the children, and together with families and Church give your children that special love that helps them grow in the ability to form healthy relationships.

Our school offers your child this Gift.

YOUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFERS THESE
Gifts to your children

 - excellent academic program favorably comparable to any
other school

- relationships with teachers
and staff who share our faith
and values

- effective preparation
for First Sacraments
and Confirmation
- comprehensive instruction in our Catholic faith
 
- frequent, even daily, opportunities for prayer and worship shared with community

- a school order based on love and discipline


AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

An after school program is available to Holy Name of Mary students. It provides a safe, supervised environment. Snacks, games, sports, play-time and homework assistance are provided.
Hours: 2:45 PM - 5:45 PM (family rates are available)


AGE OF STUDENTS

Holy Name of Mary follows the Public School District #24 age of admission.
  1. Nursery - 3 years old by December 1.
  2. Pre-Kindergarten - 4 years old by December 1.
  3. Kindergarten - 5 years old by December 1.
  4. First Grade - 6 years old by December 1.

HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH SCHOOL PROGRAMS and HOURS

 NURSERY
(3 yrs. of age by Dec. 1)

AM Session
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 - 11:30

PM Session
Tuesday & Thursday
12:30 - 3:00

 PRE-K
(4 yrs. of age by Dec. 1)

5 Day Session
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3 Day Session
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

KINDERGARTEN
(5 yrs. of age by Dec. 1)

Monday through Friday
8:20 AM - 2:30 PM


FIRST GRADE
(6 yrs. of age by Dec. 1)

Monday through Friday
8:20 AM - 2:45 PM

  
GRADES 1 - 5

8:20 AM - 2:45 PM
(self-contained classrooms)


  

  
GRADES 6, 7, 8

8:20 AM - 2:45 PM
(departmental)


HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM


FACULTY
Every teacher is provisionally or permanently certified by the NY State Department of Education.

CURRICULUM
The following curriculum will be taught within the Standards required by New York State.


    ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES
    3-8 Band
    5-8 Junior Lectors at Mass
    5-12 Altar Servers
    5-8 Junior Choir
    5-8 Liturgical Dance
    1-8 School Play (all are welcome)
    6, 7, 8 Student Buddies:
        Students buddy with K, 1st and 2nd Grade
        students-weekly projects-teacher monitored.
    2  Baptism Buddies:
        2nd Grade Communion Class prays for and
        connects with newly baptized
        parishioners/families.
    Rosary Devotion - October/May
    May Crowning
    K-8 Christmas Concert and Pageant


RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
Religious Instruction is based on the four dimensions of our Catholic Identity:
Creed
Liturgy
Morality
Prayer - Prayer experiences include a monthly School Mass.

READING
K    readiness program
1-4  Balanced Literacy including small group and whole group instruction
       Phonics and writers' workshop
5-8  literature Based Reading Instruction

LANGUAGE ARTS
K-3 Phonics, spelling, creative writing and grammar
4-8  Spelling, vocabulary, creative writing and grammar

SOCIAL STUDIES
K-8 New York State Curriculum
       Participatory Projects - State Guidelines

MATH
K-8 New York State Curriculum

SCIENCE
K-8 New York State Curriculum
       Hands on experiences

SPANISH
4-5 one period a week
6, 7, 8 two periods a week

COMPUTER
A NETWORKED SCHOOL
A NETWORKED COMPUTER LAB
K-8 weekly-labs
K-8 Internet access related work
N-8 homeroom computer access

ART
K-8 weekly classes

MUSIC
K-8 weekly classes

GYM
PreK-6 weekly
7-8  twice a week

LIBRARY
Automated Library
K-8 weekly

BAND
3-8 optional - weekly - separate fee

HEALTH
3-8 Health Education Prevention Program - Diocesan Grant

ASSESSMENTS
Assessment cards are distributed on a trimester basis.
Rubrics according to Diocesan guidelines

HONOR ROLL
4-8
First Honors
Second Honors

UNIFORMS
K-8

SWAP SHOP
Slightly used uniforms for minimal cost.

PARENT CLUB
Supports school endeavors and provides opportunities for student events.

SCHOOL BOARD
Advisory board to the principal and pastor.
Membersare nominated by the school parents and approved by the Principal and Pastor.




FINANCIAL AID

Families who have Children in our Parish School

During 2006, our diocese began a "Tomorrow's Hope" campaign to raise funds that can be used to offer financial aid to parish families who send children to the parish school. The '06-'07 school year was the first time that this kind of financial aid was available to our students. The diocese has employed a professional financial aid service that will receive applications for this financial aid and assess all the applications. Families who have children in our parish school and would like an application for this financial aid for the current year should contact our School Principal at 516-825-4009.

To DOWNLOAD this form, click STUDENT AID FORM in English or STUDENT AID FORM In Spanish

The form must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2008!





LOCAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
ON LINE

  1. Academy of Saint Joseph
  2. Archbishop Molloy
  3. Chaminade
  4. Holy Cross
  5. Holy Trinity
  6. Kellenberg Memorial
  7. Mary Louis Academy
  8. Regis High School
  9. Sacred Heart Academy
  10. Saint Mary's
  11. St. Anthony's
  12. St. Dominic
  13. St. Francis Preparatory School
  14. St. John the Baptist
  15. Stella Maris





TUITION

For the latest rates please call the School Office at 825-4009