The Cornerstone Catholic School of the North Boroughs

For nearly a century, Assumption School has been dedicated to the traditions and teachings of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church, focusing on academic excellence and student success while providing an environment of safety, love and learning tailored to each child’s unique learning style.  In this spirit, we are a faith community that promotes the development of morally based thinking and provides intellectual, emotional, social and physical skills for our students in order to prepare them to become effective members of a global society and morally complex world. 

ASSUMPTION SCHOOL’S BELIEF STATEMENTS:

We believe that:

·         Each student is a child of God, deserving of respect and trust.

·         Faith is an integral part of every aspect of our lives.  Catholic morals and values and the gospels of Christ are the basis of our teaching.

·         Every child is unique and deserving of instruction tailored to his individual learning style.

·         Each student and teacher must show respect for themselves and for others.   

·         Communication and cooperation between parents and teachers is vital to student academic success.

·         The classroom should be an extension of the home, providing a safe, protected and nurturing environment.

·         Risk taking is vital to growth and learning.

·         The school must endeavor to make the world a better place by providing service to our local, church, school and global communities.