About Us
For over 100 years, Saint Aloysius Elementary Academy has been committed to incorporating Christian morals and values into the educational development of children. We continue to strive to educate the “whole child” by motivating children to use God’s gifts, talents and knowledge in order for them to develop into spiritually-conscience and future focused individuals. The Academy’s environment combines a values-based education and structured academic rigor with a culture that stresses inclusion, service to others and personal responsibility. Our goal is to enable each child to reach their potential: academically, spiritually and socially.
Our History
The cornerstone of Saint Aloysius Elementary Academy was laid by the first pastor, Reverend John A. Sullivan, on October 17, 1897. The first building was a combination church/school, located on the corner of Belmont and West Side Avenues. The building housed 194 elementary school children, taught by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, whose principal was Sister Cecilia Agnes.
When the Hudson County Park Commission wanted an entry to Lincoln Park on West Side Avenue in 1905, it purchased the property that the building stood on. The Academy building was moved to its present site on West Side and Kensington Avenues. In 1924, due to increasing enrollment and the creation of the parish high school, a second school building opened across the street. At that time, the original Academy building was dubbed the 'Little School' and the new building was know as the 'Big School. From September of 1924 to June of 2007, the Academy's classes were held in both buildings. As of September 2007, classes stopped being offered in the 'Little School' and the 'Big School' became the official home of Saint Aloysius Elementary Academy.
Today the Elementary Academy still shows the same enthusiasm and progress that it has shown throughout the years. Things have changed in the surrounding environment, but the spirit of Saint Aloysius continues through the children who attend this Academy.
When the Hudson County Park Commission wanted an entry to Lincoln Park on West Side Avenue in 1905, it purchased the property that the building stood on. The Academy building was moved to its present site on West Side and Kensington Avenues. In 1924, due to increasing enrollment and the creation of the parish high school, a second school building opened across the street. At that time, the original Academy building was dubbed the 'Little School' and the new building was know as the 'Big School. From September of 1924 to June of 2007, the Academy's classes were held in both buildings. As of September 2007, classes stopped being offered in the 'Little School' and the 'Big School' became the official home of Saint Aloysius Elementary Academy.
Today the Elementary Academy still shows the same enthusiasm and progress that it has shown throughout the years. Things have changed in the surrounding environment, but the spirit of Saint Aloysius continues through the children who attend this Academy.
Goals and Objectives
Inspired by the life and work of St. Elizabeth Seton, we recognize the constant challenge to exert our energies toward excellence and the need for parental insights into education and the just role of both state and federal government. As Catholic educators, we are not only concerned with the moral and academic development of our students, but also with a spiritual vocation - one that values dedication of our strength and aptitude.
To provide a religious education, both formal and informal.
Its components are Scripture, worship, basic teachings, justice, peace and respect for life. Formative religious experiences, such as liturgical, paraliturgical and service oriented activities lead to a living, conscious and active faith, which results in the formation of the Christian community.
To provide a curriculum that reflects the philosophy of the Academy.
Programs are substantive, comprehensive and varied to facilitate the growth of the individual. They integrate concepts, skills and attitudes in the light of Gospel teaching.
To provide instructional programs with approaches and methods that are varied, to meet the learning abilities and the individual needs of the child.
To provide programs that include more than the basics - programs that foster skills in independent learning, critical thinking, decision-making, peace-making and self esteem.
To provide an atmosphere of openness, understanding, acceptance and sensitivity that are modeled by both adults and children in the Academy community.
To foster parental involvement, educational growth and community support, so that they share with the Academy the educational mission of the Church.
To provide extracurricular activities that are developed to enhance the individuality, culture, and interest of each child.
These activities offer opportunities for leadership, cooperation, responsibility and creativity. They reflect the Christian values of the Academy and the parish.
To provide a religious education, both formal and informal.
Its components are Scripture, worship, basic teachings, justice, peace and respect for life. Formative religious experiences, such as liturgical, paraliturgical and service oriented activities lead to a living, conscious and active faith, which results in the formation of the Christian community.
To provide a curriculum that reflects the philosophy of the Academy.
Programs are substantive, comprehensive and varied to facilitate the growth of the individual. They integrate concepts, skills and attitudes in the light of Gospel teaching.
To provide instructional programs with approaches and methods that are varied, to meet the learning abilities and the individual needs of the child.
To provide programs that include more than the basics - programs that foster skills in independent learning, critical thinking, decision-making, peace-making and self esteem.
To provide an atmosphere of openness, understanding, acceptance and sensitivity that are modeled by both adults and children in the Academy community.
To foster parental involvement, educational growth and community support, so that they share with the Academy the educational mission of the Church.
To provide extracurricular activities that are developed to enhance the individuality, culture, and interest of each child.
These activities offer opportunities for leadership, cooperation, responsibility and creativity. They reflect the Christian values of the Academy and the parish.
