Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to tour the school during the school day?
Yes, a tour of the school can be arranged by contacting the
Development Office at 781-641-6627.
How many classes of each grade are in the school?
There are two classes of each grade, Kindergarten through grade
8.
What is the current enrollment of St. Agnes School?
There are about 400 students currently enrolled.
Do all the students come from Arlington?
The students come from 22 cities and towns.
Beyond the basic academic classes, what other programs are
offered?
Religion, Computer, Art, Music, Physical Education, Investing
(grade 7) and Library
Are there any foreign languages taught at the school? In
what grades?
Spanish: Grades K to 6
Spanish or Latin: Grades 7 and 8
If a student is on an Individual Education Plan, are there any
special education services available?
Yes, services are provided by a certified learning disabilities
teacher in the Learning Center.
Is there a nurse available during the school day?
Yes, there is a full time nurse who is available for illness and
injury and also conducts health screenings and teaches health classes.
Are there any extra-curricular programs or special programs
offered at the school?
Yes, there is a band program offered after school.
Students can take lessons and become members of the beginner or advanced
band. Lessons in the recorder are available for grade 3 students.
Other instrument lessons begin in grade 4.
Seventh and eighth grade students also participate in the annual
Quiz Bowl at Malden Catholic High
School. This is an academic competition open to all schools, parochial,
private and public.
The literary luncheon program is designed to connect students
with senior citizens by participating in a discussion about a particular book.
Other special programs
include: Cultural Arts, Courage Curriculum, Student Council and Girl
Scouts.
Are there any sports programs available to students?
Yes, after school sports programs are available for all age
groups through Fidelity House, the St. Agnes
Parish community center, which offers basketball, flag football, floor hockey,
cheering, etc. to the students of St. Agnes School.
Do St. Agnes students receive scholarships to high schools?
Yes, on average one out of every four students graduating is
awarded a scholarship.
After graduating from St. Agnes School, what
high schools do the students typically attend?
Recent St. Agnes graduates attend the
following Catholic, private and public high schools:
Catholic
Private
Arlington Catholic
Belmont Hill School
Austin Preparatory High
School
Boston University Academy
Boston College High School
Buckingham,
Browne, & Nichols School
Catholic Memorial High
School
Cushing Academy
Malden Catholic High School
Public
Matignon High School
Arlington High School
Montrose Academy
Bedford High School
Mount Alvernia High School
Billerica High School
Mount St, Joseph Academy
Burlington High School
Out Lady of Nazareth Academy
Cambridge
Rindge and Latin High School
St. Clement High School
Fryeburg Academy
St. John’s Preparatory
High School
Groton-Dunstable
High School
Xaverian Brothers Academy
Lexington High School
Medford High School
Minuteman Technical High School
Watertown High School
Winchester High School
Woburn High School
