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St.
Ambrose School
Offering outstanding academics in
a Christ-centered, family atmosphere
"We take
pride in our school and have high ideals" |
Saint Ambrose School is a suburban,
co-educational parish school with an enrollment of approximately 230
students in grades Pre-K through 8. We have a dedicated faculty which
includes the Sisters of The Presentation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, a
Franciscan Sister of the Atonement and lay teachers who have been
recognized in our community as a News Channel 13 Educator of the Week,
Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, and a Times Union Sourceline Teacher of
the Month.
Our students
come from 20 different local school districts: 35% of our students are
from the Shenendehowa School District, 28% are from North Colonie
District, 8% are from Cohoes School District, and the remaining
students are from the Troy, South Colonie, Lansingburgh, Niskayuna,
Albany, Mechanicville, Watervliet, Guilderland, Green Island, Mohonasen, Ravena/Selkirk,
Rensselaer, Brittonkill, East Greenbush, Bethlehem, North Greenbush,
Saratoga Springs, Schalmont and Stillwater.
St. Ambrose is open to members of all
faiths who adhere to the basic teaching philosophy professed by the
school. 85% of our students are Catholic and 15% are non-Catholic.
Our Academic program meets or exceeds the
curriculum objectives of both the New York State Department of Education
and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. Our students participate
and excel in
all New York State testing. Children in grades 3-8 also take the
IOWA standardized exam every year.
In conjunction with the core curriculum,
the following classes are also offered: physical education, music,
library, art, computer, Spanish (K-8) and Gaelic (6-8). In order
to meet the needs of all our students we also offer remedial and speech
services based upon teacher recommendation. Students do not have to be
classified to receive services.
Tuition information is available by
calling the school office at 785-6453. For existing St. Ambrose School families,
registration for the 2008-09 school year is due by April 15, 2008 (the tuition rates increase
by $100 after April 15).
A limited amount of financial aid is
available. All families wishing to receive aid must complete the
Facts Grant & Aid form. We are grateful to the people of the St.
Ambrose Parish for helping to offset tuition with their yearly Parish
Aid.
There are 2 options for paying tuition:
Payment in full to the school by August 1, 2008
OR
Monthly payments made through the FACTS tuition management
program
St. Ambrose School
offers:
Pre-k is
full day and academically structured,
Full day kindergarten.
Small class sizes.
Middle school atmosphere for grades 6-8.
Honors program
available in grades 6-8.
Computer access with
Internet connection in classrooms.
State-of-the-art computer
lab. K through 8 classes include keyboarding, word processing,
spreadsheets, desktop publishing, guided Internet research,
digital photography, and website design.
Award-winning art program.
Students learn a variety of techniques such as printmaking,
three-dimensional forms, weaving, painting, and principles and
elements of design.
Resource teacher and
speech therapist available on site.
All teachers employ a
variety of teaching styles that include visual, auditory, and
tactile learning experiences.
Before school care
available.
Affordable
after school
care available until 5:30 pm. Snack provided, homework
assistance, and structured play time.
Diversified physical education
instruction that allows individual and team activities.
Extra Curricular Activities:
Chorus
Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts
CYO Basketball
Private instrument lessons
Band
Bowling
Golf
Ski and Snowboarding Club
Drama Club
Student published newspaper
Guitar Club
Yearbook Club
Math Club
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Music
class includes rhythm, expression,
notation, keyboards, recorder, bell plates, and more.
Spanish instruction for
grades K-8. Gaelic is also available for grades 6-8.
Supervised outdoor recess for
grades K-8
Daily prayer am/pm.
Daily religion classes.
Weekly liturgies for the
entire school community.
Sacramental preparation is
integrated into curriculum.
Monthly prayer service
prepared by students and faculty.
Church service
opportunities including altar serving and lectoring.
Involvement in community
service projects.
Monthly confession for
grades 3-8.
D.A.R.E. Program in 5th grade.
Opportunities for parental
involvement.
Full time nurse.
In School Banking
Hot Lunch Program
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Please take time to browse our website. You will see what makes St.
Ambrose School so special. If you have any questions, would like a
registration packet or would like to schedule a personal tour please call 785-6453.
To register: Registration fee, tuition and tuition deposit information
will be in your registration packet which you can pick up at the school
office. Return the completed forms, required records, registration fee,
and tuition deposit.
We thank you for your interest,
The faculty and staff of St. Ambrose
School
Directions
*We are conveniently located off Exit 7 of the Northway,
near Latham Ford and the Holiday Inn Express.
NORTHWAY
Exit 7 to Route 7 East. Then exit to Route 9 (Latham, Cohoes.)
Right onto Route 9 North. First right (Route 9R Cohoes) and first
right again (Old Loudon Road). The school is ¼ mile on the left.
The main entrance is south of the church with a covered walk.
THRUWAY WEST
Exit 24 to I-87/Northway. See above.
ROUTE 7
Get off Latham Circle on the East side (towards Watervliet.) Take
first left (Old Loudon Road) and the school is ½ mile down on the
right. The main entrance is south of the church with a covered walk.
THRUWAY SOUTH
Exit 23 to 787. Exit to Route 7 West. Exit to Route 9
heading for Cohoes on Route 9R. Take first right (Old Loudon
Road). ¼ mile to the school on the left. The main entrance
is south of the church with a covered walk.
FROM EAST
Route 7 West. See Thruway South above.
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