Generations of Excellence in Catholic Education
Why Choose Saint Agnes School?
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Saint Agnes is located in the Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Our campus of three academic buildings and two gymnasiums hosts our 300+ students, ranging from 3 years of age to 8th grade. Founded in 1872, by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters (IHM), Saint Agnes School is the oldest elementary school in Chester County.
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academics
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scholarships
Over $5,000,000 in high school scholarships earned since 2016, including academics, leadership, service, music and art.
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neumann scholars
Saint Agnes School has produced 24 Neumann Scholars since the scholarship's inception in 1995.
Initiated in 1995, this scholarship program identifies academically talented eighth grade students in the parochial school system in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia through an independently administered competitive examination and provides four year scholarships to attend one of seventeen Archdiocesan high schools.
Saint Agnes is so proud of all of our Neumann scholars for their academic excellence, and most importantly for being young men and women of strong character who love God—the ultimate goal of Catholic education!
List of Saint Agnes School's 24 Neumann Scholars is as follows:
2024 - Allie Heil 2024 -Charlotte Maio 2023- Molly Lavin
2022 - Minh Pham
2021 - Hannah Nugyen
2021 - Salvi DiBellis
2019 - George Blake
2019- Gillian Malany
2019 - Matthew Howe
2017 – Amanda Heil
2017 – William Stanley
2015 – Julia Hirs
2012 – James Hennessey
2009 – Natalie Gomez
2008 – Anna Shumard
2006 – Frank Desiderio
2006 – Justin Bartlett
2005 – Christopher Conway
2004 – Alicia Creighton
2003 – Martha Duke
2002 – Larissa Esmilla
1999 – Jeffrey Gurtizen
1998 – Trevor Root
1997 – Michael Bayer
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accoladesRecognized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a School of Distinction in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024 for exceeding growth expectations in academic achievement via standardized testing.
Recognized by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (1990 and 2015)
Middle States Accredidation (2021)
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Honors Programs
English
- Beginning in 6th Grade
- Curriculum includes higher reading level materials
- Students engage in increase writing assignments
Math
- Beginning in 5th Grade
- 100 % of our Math Honors Students have scored above a 90 percentile on Standardized Testing including High School Scholarship Exams.
- 100 % of our Math Honors Students have been accepted to the private high school of their choice.
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academic competitions
- IHM Math Contest
- National History Day
- DAR writing contest
- CCIU Science Fair
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Enrichment activities
- Spanish
- Technology
- Music
- Art
- Library/Multimedia Center
- Maker Space
- Physical Education
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"fundations"
- Literacy program through Wilsons Foundation
- Reduces reading and spelling failure
- Encourages lifelong readers
- Integrated in daily phonics programs
- Grades Pre-kindergarten through 2nd Grade
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catechism
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faith activitiesAcademics are only one pillar of St. Agnes. Our dedication to the Catholic Catechism nurtures the spirituality of our students as they become well-rounded and morally independent.
- Students attend Mass monthly as a school
- Meet twice a month with their Prayer Partners
- Attend reconciliation monthly
- Prepare various prayer services throughout the year
- 2nd Graders receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion
- 7th Graders receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
Students are inspired to serve the school, parish, and community. Character, Compassion, and Commitment are built through various service projects including our annual Mission Fair and Jingle Bell Day!
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Inclusion
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Learning Support
- St. Agnes is considered a model for learning support in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Allows for specialized instruction in an individualized or small group setting
- Used for language arts and mathematics
- Used by grades one through four
- Additional services are offered by the Chester County Intermediate Unit
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
- 100% of our classrooms are equipped with Flexible Seating
- Proven to keep young minds more focused and alert
- Linked to increased collaboration and problem-solving skill
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Technology
- Promethean Boards in every classroom
- Grades 2 to 8 are equipped with 1:1 Chromebooks
- Preschool to Kindergarten have access to Amazon Fire Tablets
- iMacs and Laptops are provided in our Multimedia Center
- 3D printers are available in our new Maker Space
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discipline
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Every student participates in our Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) Program - Stag Spirit. The program focuses on creating a climate that fosters self-control, perseverance, integrity, respect, inspiration, and teamwork (SPIRIT) to prepare our students for stewardship in the real world.
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