ASCENSION SCHOOL
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QUALITY EDUCATION

PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8 & DAY CARE (For two- and three-year-olds.)

A FOREMOST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Cultivating faith.
• Teaching challenging academics.
• Encouraging independence, and,
• Instilling values that last a lifetime.

PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL SINCE 1929.

• With a strong academic curriculum.
• Guided by the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
• Complying with the standards for Maryland elementary schools; and, Accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT

• Teaching religious values.
• Through daily prayer, special liturgies and community service.

KNOWN FOR

• A solid foundation for a strong faith and spirituality through the teachings of the Catholic religion.
• A challenging curriculum.
• Successful transition to high school.
• A positive self-image by recognizing and respecting individuality.
• An inspired instructional staff dedicated to children and excellence in academics.

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
Dedicated individuals who

• Believe in the mission of Catholic education.
• Give generously of their time and talents.
• A faculty of highly qualified full-time teachers presenting:
  • The core curriculum
  • Special programs for Spanish, Computer, Library, Art, Music and Physical Education.

Ascension School is directed by the Pastor of Ascension Parish, the School Principal and the School Board.

CURRICULUM
The Course of Study prepared by the Division of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in the areas of Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language (Spanish), Computer Education, Library Skills, Art, Music and Physical Education. Textbooks and schedules comply with the standards for Maryland Elementary Schools.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ACTIVITIES
A Governor’s Green School

Participant in the Chesapeake Bay Grasses Program and The Save Our Streams Program.

Other outreach programs

• A monthly food drive
• Paper recycling
• Mitten tree for Sarah’s House
• Individual homeroom projects

Additional activities include

• Altar server
• Student council
• CYO boys' basketball
• Girl Scouts
• National Junior Honor Society
• Band
• Drama
• Computer Club

ASCENSION SCHOOL BOARD

The school board is responsible for:

• Advising the pastor and principal
• Recommending school policy and practices
• Deliberating on and recommending school issues
• Approving the annual budget
• Setting of the tuition rate

HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
  A vital component of the school community.
  Essential in the development of values consistent with Christian principles.
  Provides and supports social, service and fundraising activities.
  Membership is comprised of all parents and guardians of children attending Ascension School and the staff.
  A successful School Service Program by which parents may offer their special talents while fostering
  a stronger Ascension School family.
  This program is detailed each year at the September meeting.
  Meetings are announced in the Church bulletin and Monthly Schedule.