About Us Good Shepherd Academy - A Coeducational School for Grades K Through 8 Through dedicated, professional, and caring teachers, Good Shepherd Academy educates the whole child spiritually, physically, and intellectually. In our secure environment, your children will flourish with our core curriculum in values based education. Good Shepherd Academy prides itself on academic excellence and the personal success of all its students. General Information Middle States Accredited Type of School: Elementary, Grades K-8 Under the direction of the Religious Teachers Filippini Co-sponsored by 3 local parishes: Holy Family Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Mary’s Mission Statement The mission of Good Shepherd Academy is to provide a sound foundation of Christian ethics and intellectual achievement within an atmosphere of Gospel-centered values. We consider it of utmost importance that each student is allowed to reach his or her potential. Good Shepherd Academy commits itself to strengthen: integrity, self-awareness, Catholic identity, and respect for the dignity of each person. To accomplish these goals, Good Shepherd Academy:
Fosters openness to the ever changing societal needs and challenges within the context of the Gospel message. Encourages the importance of generous service to family, academy, community, and church. School Handbook Download/View Acknowledgement Form Spirituality Daily Prayer and Religious Education Liturgies/Para-liturgies-School/Class Retreats Altar Servers First Reconciliation for Grade 2 First Eucharist for Grade 2
Full-day Kindergarten Compensatory Education Speech Therapy Federal Hot Lunch Program Extended Care Program School Reach Communication School Social Worker School Nurse Touching Safety Program Anti-Drug & Anti-Bullying Programs English as a Second Language (ESL) Enrichment Programs PowerSchool -The leading and fastest growing student information system. Smartboard Instructional activities Integrated Technology World Language Fine Arts Education Pre-Algebra & Algebra Drama/Art Show Essay/Poetry Contests Thematic Programs Summer Fun @ GSA
Field Trips Christmas & Spring Concerts Recorder Ensemble Service/Outreach Scouting Book Clubs Student Council Athletic Programs Volleyball (Fall) Soccer (Fall) Basketball (Winter) Cheerleading (Winter) Softball (Spring) Emergency/Inclement Weather Emergency/Inclement Weather Closing For all planned school closings, holidays, vacations, etc., please refer to the Newsletter and/or school calendar. In the event of an unplanned emergency closing, such as inclement weather, a SCHOOL REACH phone message will be communicated to you via the phone numbers you provide. When we call you please wait for the message to play since there is a slight delay before it broadcasts. School Reach will make three (3) attempts to deliver the message when no one answers. Messages will always be at-tempted at 6:30 p. m. A notice will also be placed on our website at www.gsanutley.org.
None at this time Volunteer Opportunities Our Home School Association (HSA) is a collaborative effort of parents, school administration, and teachers to assist and support the needs of the school. See Parents for more information. |
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