Junior High- Grades 6, 7, 8 

At the junior high level, students are instructed in a completely departmental setting.  The learning environment shifts smoothly from a formal approach to a cooperative learning mode, depending upon the needs of students.  Hands-on instruction includes various realms of technology such as use of calculators, computers, materials for science experiments, laser discs and access to the Internet.

While emphasis in all grades is placed upon academic subjects, religious instruction, physical education, computer education, drug education, art and music are  essential to the curriculum.  Often student work is part of local and national displays and publications.  Other work is displayed within the school, in various school publications, made part of our annual art festival, and displayed at Home School Association functions. 

Student work is assessed by means of formal testing, portfolios, effort, homework assignments and long-term projects, in addition to class participation.  Report cards are distributed quarterly; at the end of the third-quarter, student-led report card conferences are held with the parents, teacher and student.  Conferences with parents are scheduled when needed or upon request.  Standardized test results are used to determine strengths and weaknesses of students, as well as to access and address the needs of our students, focusing our efforts again on the whole child.         

St. Amelia School is a “learning community” where values are developed, friendships grow, and knowledge is attained.  The school is firmly established in the community, dedicated to excellence in education since 1955.  The mental, physical and spiritual capabilities of the individual are enhanced by the curriculum.

St. Amelia School is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and complies with all its requirements.