Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…
Teaching them to carry out everything I have commanded you.
Matthew 27:19-20

 

The mission of St. Veronica Catholic School is to serve parents in their responsibility of forming their children in the life of the Gospel. That service, known as Catholic education, must "pay regard to the formation of the whole person, so that all may attain their eternal destiny and at the same time promote the common good of society. Children and young persons are therefore to be cared for in such a way that their physical, moral and intellectual talents may develop in a harmonious manner, so that they may attain a greater sense of responsibility and a right use of freedom, and be formed to take an active part in social life."

8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

St. Veronica’s has a brand new $10 million facility including a multimedia library, science lab, and art room. Hot lunch is currently available one day/week. St. Veronica’s participates in the USDA milk program.  St. Veronica will offer a daily hot lunch program in the 2008-2009 school year.
 

Investing in education begins with investing in outstanding teachers. St. Veronica is committed to maintaining a high-quality faculty and staff who are devoted to Catholic education.  See our Faculty webpage to meet our Faculty and Staff.
 

 Following Diocesan Guidelines for all subjects, the K-8   curriculum will emphasize the development of Catholic  faith, values, and attitudes as well as the attainment of knowledge and skills for spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.  St. Veronica offers pre-Algebra and Algebra to qualified students in

Curriculum areas consist of Religion, Reading/Language Arts/Literature, Mathematics/Algebra, English, Spelling, Handwriting, Science, Social Studies/History, Latin, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Computer and Library instruction. We offer full-day Kindergarten.

Our current class sizes range from 13 to 25 students.  In 2008-2009 our school will consist of two classes at each grade level for K-5; one class of grades 6-8.  Because individual attention is a key factor in quality education, the class size in Kindergarten is 25.  Grades K-2 have a teacher and an instructional aide.  Maximum class size for grades 1-8 is 27.

Our maximum enrollment will be 500 students, consisting of two classes at each grade level, Kindergarten through Grade 8. Because individual attention is a key factor in quality education, the projected maximum class size will be only 25 students in Kindergarten with instructional aides and only 27 students per class in grades 1 through 8.

Students attend Mass as a school community weekly on Fridays.  Fifth through eighth grade students also attend Mass on Monday morning.  First Friday devotions and Lenten Stations of the Cross are also observed.   Our Parish priests visit the classrooms frequently and hear confessions weekly from various grades.

The newest Diocesan elementary school, St. Veronica Catholic School is beginning the multi-year accreditation process this year.

St. Veronica Catholic School is an extension of the mission of St. Veronica Parish. Families are strongly encouraged to volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to the mission of the parish and the school.

Specific uniforms are required and are available through Flynn & O’Hara Uniform Company. Detailed information is available in the school office.

Carpools are strongly encouraged, and our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) can attempt to assist families with carpool options.

The following are some places of business which provide after school transportation from St. Veronica to their facilities:

HighKicks Martial Arts (www.highkicks.us)

Children's World (www.Childrensworld.com)

Kindercare (www.Kindercare.com)

Fitness 24 Children's After School Fitness Program (www.getfit24.com)

Creative Dance (703-399-1314, or 703-815-8263)

St. Veronica does not endorse private businesses.  It is your responsibility to ensure that a facility meets your child care requirements.

St. Veronica will offer Extended Day services in the 2008-2009 school year.

St. Veronica and its students conduct community service projects throughout the year including Christmas boxes to soldiers in Iraq, canned food drive during Catholic Schools Week, Dress-Down Days with funds going to families in need, and Supplies Drive to assist new mothers in need.

Catholic Schools , administered under the authority of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, comply with those constitutional and statutory provisions, as may be specifically applicable to the schools, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, or citizenship in the administration of their educational, personnel, admissions, financial aid, athletic and other school administered programs.

This policy does not preclude the existence of single sex schools, nor does it conflict with the priority given to Catholics for admission as students. This policy also does not preclude the ability of the school to undertake and/or enforce appropriate actions with respect to students who advocate on school property or at school functions any practices or doctrines which are inconsistent with the religious tenets of the Catholic faith.