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St. Pius X. School 7800 Halprin Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23518 (757) 588-6171 (757) 587-6580 FAX School Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Summer Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pastor: Rev. Francis Muench Principal: Sister Marie Renee Murphy, IHM

Grade Pre-K (3 and 4 year old programs) through Grade 8.
Additional Programs include:

• Before and After Care
• Summer Care
• Summer School/Camps

St. Pius X School strives to assist parents in the formation of their children through

• Personal development of each student
• Relating the Gospel throughout the curriculum

• Religious Education
• Language Arts
• Reading
• Mathematics through Algebra
• Social Studies
• Science
• Spanish for grades 6-8
• Computer Education
• Library
• Music
• Art

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
In addition to our comprehensive, challenging curriculum, St. Pius X also offers

• Standardized Testing Program
• DARE Program
• Regional Spelling Bee
• Fun Day
• Presidential Physical Fitness Program
• Presidential Academic Fitness Program
• Good Handwriters' Club
• I. H. M. Math Contest
• Honor Roll
• Student Counseling Program
• Remedial Math and Reading
• Youth Choir

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

• Regular School Masses
• Catholic morality and values integrated into total learning experience
• Emphasis on community service
• The building of good citizenship
• Daily prayer
• Solid Religious Education Program
• Diocesan certified religion teachers
• Development of positive self-image
• Awareness of Global issues

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
are provided to fulfill the special interest of our diverse student body.

• Altar Server Training
• PLEDGE
• Yearbook
• Scouting
• Athletic Association
• Intramural Sports
• International Studies
• Student Council

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
At St. Pius X School you, as parent, are considered the primary educator of your child.
We encourage you to become active in service.

• Home and School Association
• Parent Teach Conferences
• Parent Volunteer Program
• Class Field Trips
• Room Parent
• Teacher's Helper
• Sharing of Special Talents

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Established 1956
• Administered by The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) and lay faculty
• Pre-K (3 yrs. of age) to grade 8
• Full day Kindergarten
• School uniform required
• Gym uniform required
• Milk program
• Lunch program
• Extended Care Program available for before and after school care (additional cost)
• Ten month tuition payment plan available
• Family rates
• Summer Care Program
• Summer School Classes

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-K 3 yr. old: Age 3 by September 30
Pre-K 4 yr. old: Age 4 by September 30
Kindergarten: Age 5 by September 30
First Grade: Age 6 by September 30

WHAT'S NEW FOR 1997-98

• NEWLY OUTFITTED COMPUTER EDUCATION ROOM
  All new furniture enhances instruction and students' use of computers.
  30 IBM compatible computers with Pentium processors, 32 MB RAM, CDROM, earphones, and more!
  Two laser printers and two ink-jet printers
  Software appropirate for all grade levels.
• COMPUTERIZED LIBRARY SYSTEM
• SPANISH AVAILABLE TO 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADES
• THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM (PRE-K-3) WITH EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE

St. Pius X School is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA) whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education Committee on Accreditation as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education.

FOR COMPLETE, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION CALL 588-6171
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL IS INTERESTED IN THE FULL, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR CHILD.

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Revised: 26 January 2000