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Last year our 8th grade students received a total of $154,500 in academic scholarships in H. S. tuition assistance.
Images from the 2007 Honor Society induction ceremony
Alumni & Friends of St. Andrews
Diocese of Buffalo 795 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716-847-8700 |
The curriculum at St. Andrew's Country Day School follows the guidelines of the New York State Learning Standards. It is developed in accordance with the NYS Department of Education as well as with the Department of Catholic Education at the Diocese of Buffalo.
We believe in the education of the "whole" child; mind, body, spirit, and soul. We accomplish this in a Christian atmosphere where all our students' needs, abilities, and interests are recognized.
Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3 & 4) and Kindergarten (age 5)
The curriculum at the Pre-K and K level provides an educational program based on and adapted to the ages, abilities, needs, and interests of the children. The learning environment is one in which the students can explore, discover, and develop a love for learning.
The curriculum includes:
· Religious education and faith experiences
· Reading and Math Readiness
· Development of communication/social skills
· Participation in group activities, projects, and discussions
· Large/small motor skill development
· "Specials", which include Gym, Art, Music, Library, and Computer.
Grades 1-6
Students participate in the following academic areas:
· Religion
· Reading
· Language Arts
· Handwriting (grades 1-3)
· Mathematics
· Science
· Social Studies
· Spanish or French (grades 5 & 6)
· Physical Education
· Health/Safety Education
· Art
· Music
· Library Skills
· Computer Technology
· Theme (grades 5 & 6) *
Grades 7 & 8
· Religion
· Literature
· Language Arts
· Mathematics **(Algebra)
· Science**(Biology)
· Social Studies
· Foreign Language (French or Spanish)
· Theme *
· Health Education ( Grade 7)
· Physical Education
· Music
· Art
· Computer Technology
· Library Information Skills
* Theme is a unique writing program developed here at St. Andrew's over 15 years ago. In addition to writing assignments given in their regular academic areas, students are required to write a topic driven writing piece each week. This is under the guidance of a theme teacher. This is a required, graded class.
** Advanced Placement Math is available for qualified students beginning in 7th grade.
The educational goals for St. Andrew's Country Day School are based upon a total commitment by the home, school and student. Our educational goals are based upon the skills, knowledge and attitudes considered essential for our students to become contributing members of society.
It is our intent to offer an educational environment in which each student develops Catholic ideals and also acquires an education commensurate with his/her individual interests, needs and abilities. This will be accomplished in a Christian atmosphere characterized by humaneness, respectfulness, creativity, acceptance, total understanding and high ethical and moral standards.
The philosophy of St. Andrew's Country Day School is structured basically on the following principles:
Students at St. Andrew's know “The Way to Bee”
”I am a St. Andrew's student. I know the way to be. I am responsible. I am respectful. I am safe and caring.” This pledge is recited each morning in every classroom, Pre-K to Eighth Grade. It is only one part of a school wide, positive behavior plan that was started in September. During the first week of school, all the students traveled around the school, using a Passport to Success. They learned how to be responsible, respectful, safe, and caring in the hallways, lavatories, cafeteria, at church and assemblies, and before and after school. Now, whenever a student is demonstrating the “Way to Bee”, they are given a “honey gram.” These honey grams are collected in the homerooms for school wide, weekly and monthly prizes and recognitions.
Our after school program is staffed by qualified St. Andrews employees and was designed to provide an engaging environment with plenty of activities for our students.
Our staff tries to ensure that homework is completed before your child is picked up to go home...we hope that this will allow you to spend a little more quality time together, rather than trying to get the homework completed.
Star Cast Explorers Student Information Form
Director:
Maria Stainsby (email)
Principal
Dennis Welka (email)
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Susan Ferrio (email)
Pre-Kindergarten-3YR.
Mrs. Sarah Young (email)
Class Website
Pre-Kindergarten-4-YR.
Mrs. Patricia Horohoe (email)
Class Website
Miss Theresa Hawley (email)
Class Website
Kindergarten
Mrs. Susan Csizmar (email)
Class Website
Miss Katherine Zagora(email)
Class Website
1st Grade
Mrs. Maria Augustine (email)
Class Website
Mrs. Jennifer Puma (email)
Class Website
2nd Grade
Miss Lauren Arieno (email)
Class Website
Mr. Mark Kobel (email)
Class Website
3rd Grade
Mrs. Roxanne Sortino (email)
Class Website
Mrs. Joan Beiter (email)
Class Website
4th Grade
Mrs. Pam Giannantonio (email)
Class Website
Miss Maria Stainsby (email)
Class Website
5th Grade
Mrs. Heather Maroney(email)
Class Web site
Miss Allison Stitzinger (email)
Class Website
6TH Grade
Mrs. Carol Praetzel (email)
Class Website
Mrs. Janet Leonardis (email)
Class Website
7th Grade
Miss Kathryn Sarzyniak (email)
Class Website
Mr. Stephen Kingston (email)
Class Website
Mrs Charmaine Arieno (email)
Class Website
8th Grade
Mrs. Candace Wlodarczyk (email)
Class Website
Mrs. Maureen Kubala (email)
Class Website
Art
Mrs. Catherine Pitek (email)
Class Website
Physical Education
Mr. Robert Reeves (email)
Class Website
Mrs. Kathy Czajkowski (email)
Class Website
Math Center
Mrs. Joyce Burr (email)
Class Website
Theme Program
Ms. Kathryn Sarzyniak (email)
Class Website
Science
Mrs. Anne Husvar (email)
Class Website
Foreign Language
French:
Miss Jennifer Wudyka (email)
Class Website
Spanish:
Mrs. Charmaine Arieno (email)
Class Website
Computer
Mr. Arthur Horstkotter (email)
Class Website
Music
Mrs. Lesley Poltowicz (email)
Class Website
Librarian
Mrs. Ann Markott (email)
Class Website
Reading
Mrs. Joann Biggie (email)
Class Website
Special Education Coordinator
Mrs. Cheryl Greene (email)
Class Website
Religious Education
Ms. Stacy Adams (email)
Mrs. Gerry Salay (email)
Religious Education Website
Teacher Aides
Miss Sarah Domzalski (email)
Mrs. Esther Marks (email)
Miss Kathryn McCall (email)
Mrs. Carolyn Muscarella (email)
Mrs. Joann Rupp (email)
School Nurse
Mrs. Esther Smaak (email)
Cafeteria Manager
Mrs. Heather Colby (email)
School Secretaries
Mrs. Carol Janiszewski (email)
Mrs. Fran Pirri (email)
Maintenance
Mr. Paul Orrange (email)
Mr. Jim Jankowski (email)
Mr. Ron Harter (email)
Mr. Rob Harter (email)
Registration Forms
Release of Record Authorization
Consent to Exchange Information
Pre-K Forms
Health Forms
We Provide an education that is respected and rewarded by WNY's private schools. Last year our 8th grade students received a total of $154,500 in scholarships in High School tuition assistance.
