Programs at St. Anthony School

Extended School Day Program

Students in grades 6-8 participate in a longer school day, receiving academic instruction for an extra 90 minutes daily. The extended class time from 2:30-4:00pm is used exclusively for reading, mathematics, social studies and science. Educational research and statistical data reported from schools across the country indicate that extending a school day provides additional time for instruction, increases student achievement, bolsters enrollment, strengthens parental support, and focuses students and teachers on academic excellence.

Creative Classrooms Visual Arts Program

St Anthony School (SAS) participates in Creative Classrooms, a visual art program comprised of art instruction, museum visits, and student art exhibitions. Creative Classrooms fosters creativity, literacy, and critical thinking by engaging students in making art and in discussing and writing about the process. All art projects are closely tied to the academic curriculum. The students participate in a studio art program, in which they attend one studio art class per week. They make art, reflect on their artistic creations in writing and speech, and explain the personal significance of their work.

http://www.creativeclassroomsnyc.org/

Dancing Classrooms

Students at SAS participate in Dancing Classrooms, a not-for-profit project of the American Ballroom Theater Company. Dancing Classrooms is a program taught during the school day that builds social awareness, confidence, and self-esteem though the practice of social dance, providing the opportunity for normally introverted students to step out and shine, focusing physical energies while increasing health through the joy of movement.

http://www.americanballroomtheater.com/

NY Philharmonic School Day Concerts Program

SAS partners with The New York Philharmonic, America's first symphony orchestra, to offer School Day Concerts. The program introduces young people to the symphony orchestra and familiarizes them with important symphonic works and composers. In addition to attending a performance at Lincoln Center, the program is integrated into the students academic experience through additional lessons and curriculum materials taught in the classroom.

http://nyckidsarts.org/orgs/one&org_id=472&org_id=472

Technology Integration in Every Content Area

Every classroom is equipped with internet-ready computers for students to develop their research and technological skills. Most classrooms are equipped with SMARTBboard technology for everyday interactive lessons and discussions

Music Program

St. Anthony School offers regular music classes to all students. The children learn elements of music theory in addition to learning to project their voices in song and play musical instruments.

Physical Education

St. Anthony School believes that Physical Education is an integral part of students' health and well-being. All grades in participate in Physical Education and learn the habits to become lifetime health enthusiasts.