School Information
Mission
To provide a Christ-centered education that allows students to meet their full spiritual and academic potential.
Founded
In 1977, as a mission of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Tennessee, St. Cecilia Congregation.
Accreditation
Full accreditation from the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA).
Curriculum
Focused, challenging Pre-K through grade 8 program, including algebra, Spanish, fine arts, technology training, science lab, library, and noncredit enrichment courses.
Technology
Full-time Technology Coordinator to manage network services; computer lab aide for instruction and integration of technology into curriculum.
Services
Extended Day Care before and after school; Health Clinic; Resource Teacher; two part-time Guidance Counselors, dedicated Science Lab for students grades K-8. Hot lunch 5 days per week.
Athletics
JV and Varsity teams including basketball, baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball and wrestling, supported by JV and varsity cheerleaders.
Activities
Award-winning Band
National Junior Honor Society
Chorale
Student Council
Yearbook
Debate Club
Winner of Brainstorm USA $5,000 college scholarship.
Spirituality
Weekly student Mass; seasonal celebrations; middle school retreats; daily school-wide prayer led by the principal. Special devotions to St. Thomas Aquinas, school patron and Our Lady.
Facility
Middle school housed in separate wing; kindergarten, primary, and intermediate grades located in newly completed $3 million addition to school. Addition includes state of the art computer lab and 12,000 volume library.
In 2008, the middle school wing was renovated to add new lighting, floors, windows, and cubbies for the students. Activboards were installed in all classrooms, labs and the Library.
In 2009, the Fine Arts wing
was renovated with new lighting, floors, windows, and custom-build storage cabinets and book cases.
Volunteer Opportunities
A very active and involved PTO helps plan and coordinate fundraising events, special luncheons, and social events for parents, students, faculty and staff.
Registration Information
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School welcomes all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, creed, or ethnic origin.
Contact Mrs. Karen Cardinale, Admissions, at (703) 491-4447, ext. 216
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