General Information
Early Childhood Programs
The Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten programs at The Epiphany School focus on the child as a "whole". At these early learning levels, all aspects of a child's development - physical, cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional - must be addressed.
At this age, students are active learners who gain knowledge by interacting with concrete objects. Through their actions they generate hypotheses, predict outcomes, and draw conclusions about the world.
Their teachers realize that socialization is a very important part of the early childhood curriculum and that preschoolers need to obtain greater awareness of themselves as individuals and as members of society.
The ultimate goal of The Epiphany School Early Childhood Curriculum is to meet the developmental needs of all the children and prepare them for future growth as confident, self-directed, inquiring individuals and students.
Elementary School
The Religious Studies Program is the cornerstone of the school's curriculum. It focuses on exploring and deepening the student's relationship with Christ, His Church, and His message. Students are taught doctrine, experience liturgy and the sacraments, discuss morality, and deepen their prayer life. This teaching promotes active learning that translates into active faith.
The school's Academic Program stresses instruction in basic skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Written and oral expression is taught across the curriculum - not only in Language Arts but also in Religion, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
1st-3rd Grade Students
The Epiphany School follows the New York State Curriculum Guidelines for all grades, and the curriculum for each grade is sanctioned by the New York State Board of Regents.
In addition to regular school instruction in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, students in Grades 1-3 receive regular instruction in Religion that focuses on the principles and doctrine upon which the Catholic faith is founded, and the integration of these principles and doctrine in our daily lives. Students in Grades 1-3 also receive instruction in the following "Specials": Art, Gym, Library, Music and Spanish.
4th-8th Grade Students
Students in Grades 4-8 are instructed in core curriculum subjects of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. They attend seven 40-minute classes daily.
Science classes meet in our upgraded Science Lab, where a variety of hands-on activities encourage a dynamic learning experience.
Our state-of-the-art computer labs provide students with the tools for applying technology on various levels throughout the academic day. Grades 6-8 take a rigorous writing course in which they use advanced word processing to prepare drafts and correct final copies of their assignments. Use of the Internet's vast wealth of information is continually integrated into courses as a rich source of supplemental knowledge and learning.
Students in Grades 4-8 are taught sequential Math, with everyone in Grade 8 taking Math 8 or Math 9.
Additionally, students receive regular instruction in Religion - focusing on the principles and doctrine upon which our Catholic faith is founded, and the integration of these principles and doctrine in our daily lives.
Each student in the St. Stephen Campus also receives instruction in the following "Specials": Art, Gym, Music, Computer, Guidance and Spanish.
Grades & Report Cards
Report cards are distributed to all students in The Epiphany School, Pre-K through 8th grade. Parents can monitor their child's academic progress through ChurchWerks, a web-based program used throughout the Archdiocese. Parents login with a password-protected ID to view their children's grades and progress in each subject. Teachers update grades and post assignments weekly.
The Epiphany Campus:
Kindergarten & 1st - 3rd Grade Students
The Lower School houses Kindergarten and students in Grades 1-3. There are two classes in each grade with an average size of 25 students. Pre-K and Nursery classes are now conducted at the 28th Street St. Stephen campus. See separate entry on this website for further information.
Daily Schedule
| Arrival: | Kindergarten and students in Grades 1-3 should arrive 8:25 AM - 8:35 AM at the appropriate campus. There is also an Early Drop-Off that starts at 8:00 AM in the 22nd Street cafeteria. Supervision is available and a free breakfast is provided to any student who wants it. |
| Dismissal: | 2:50 PM - Kindergarten students (from The Epiphany Church Plaza). 2:55 PM - Students in Grades 1-3 (from 22nd Street and 2nd Avenue). |
The St. Stephen Campus:
Nursery & Pre-K
Nursery
The Nursery program, which runs 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, is available 3-5 days per week to accommodate different family needs. Children MUST be three years old by December 31 of the year in which they enroll. The average class size is 20 students with 3 instructors. Run by a full-time teacher and two full-time aides, the program focuses on the child's socialization with a gentle introduction of school concepts and social etiquette. Children are encouraged to explore their classroom through the use of play and age-appropriate activities (e.g., free play, art, color, and letter recognition).
Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten is a full-day, 5 day per week program, which runs 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Children MUST be four years old by December 31 of the year in which they enroll. Average class size is 25; run by a full-time teacher and a full-time aide.Daily Schedule
| Arrival: | Nursery and Pre-K students should arrive 8:25 AM - 8:35 AM via the 29th Street entrance. There is also an Early Drop-Off that starts at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria. Supervision is available and a free breakfast is offered to any student who wants it. |
| Dismissal: | 2:50 PM - Nursery and Pre-K. |
4th-8th Grade Students
Daily Schedule
| Arrival: | Students in Grades 4-5 meet in their homerooms by 8:30 AM. Grades 6-8 students are expected to arrive no later than 8:15 AM and assemble in the 28th Street cafeteria. There is also an Early Drop-Off that starts at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria. Free breakfast is provided to any student who wants it. |
| Dismissal: | 2:50 PM (from 28th Street) |
Breakfast & Lunch
The Epiphany School offers daily breakfast and hot lunch at both campuses. Breakfast is free. For hot lunch, there is a per-child fee of $175.00 per semester. Children may bring their own lunch to school, but parents are required to pay a per-child lunch room maintenance fee of $80.00 per semester
From the right sidebar under "MENUS" select the month. Next, click on the "Elementary Lunch Menu" link.
