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Frequently Asked
Questions
What is SRA's curriculum?
What is Block Scheduling?
Does SRA have accreditation?
What are SRA's class sizes?
Are SRA's
teachers certified?
Is SRA a
Catholic school?
How is Religion
class handled, especially for students of other
faiths?
What is SRA's
Curriculum?
Saint Rose Academy combines strong academic formation
with an emphasis on Spiritual development in the
Catholic tradition. Our curriculum is designed
to provide challenging, relevant experiences which help
students develop their individual talents in preparation
for productive, meaningful lives as adults. Each of our
teachers is fully certified in their subject area, and
our texts are aligned to Pennsylvania state standards.
SRA graduates complete 28 credits, with the following
minimums:
4 credits in Religion, English, and Social Studies;
3 credits in Science, Mathematics;
2 credits in Languages;
2 credits in Humanities;
3 credits in Electives.
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Curriculum
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What is Block
Scheduling?
Traditional High School
schedules require students to take seven or eight 45-
minute classes a day. Students complete their credits
over the course of an entire school year. In contrast,
St. Rose uses a two-semester, college-style system of
scheduling. Our students take four 93-minute courses
per day for a semester, and then four new courses in the
second semester.
Block scheduling offers a
number of advantages. For students, the reduced course
load lightens homework (and bookbags), and enables them
to focus their efforts and attention more effectively.
For teachers, the extended class time allows greater
flexibility for presenting lessons and offering
individual attention to students. The mid-year change
of courses provides a refreshing change for everyone,
and prepares students for the college experience.
Does SRA have
accreditation?
St. Rose Academy is a Private Academic school fully
licensed as such by the state of Pennsylvania. Because
we are newly formed, we have not yet been eligible to
apply for accreditation. Though accreditation is not a
requirement for licensure or operation, we plan to seek
accreditation in the near future.
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What are SRA's class
sizes?
From
a grade-level standpoint, our class sizes have ranged
from 7 to 16. From a course level, our
average class size has been about 12 students.
We have had classes as small as one student and as large
as 24.
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Are all SRA's
teachers certified?
All of our teachers are certified in their subject
areas. This is required by state law. There is no
state certification for Religion, but our Religion
teachers have had extensive background and education in
the Catholic faith. Our current Religion teacher
holds a Master's degree in Theology from Marywood
University.
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Is SRA
a Catholic School?
St.
Rose Academy is licensed by the state of Pennsylvania as
a private school. While we are not formally
affiliated with the Diocesan school system, our
curriculum and prayer life are faithful to the teachings
of the Catholic Church.
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How is Religion class handled, especially for students
of other faiths?
As a private academic school in the Catholic tradition,
St. Rose Academy adheres to the faith doctrines, moral
teachings, and prayer traditions of the Catholic Church.
We seek not only to educate the mind, but to nurture our
students' spirituality, and inspire it with a love of
service. Because we are a welcoming church, students of
all faiths are accepted at St. Rose. It is expected that
all students approach the school’s faith practices with
respect and reverence. However, there is never any
pressure on non-Catholic students to affirm Catholic
beliefs, or convert to Catholicism.
Our students pray every day, attend liturgy monthly,
fulfill an annual service commitment, and participate in
an annual retreat with their class. Our Theology
curriculum is faithful to the Catholic tradition, and
students are required to successfully complete Religion
classes at each grade level.
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