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  • Preschool-8, coed Catholic School founded in 1962

  • 60+ year tradition of providing academic excellence in a Christ-Centered environment

  • 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence

  • Educating the whole child spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically

  • A member of the Diocese of Arlington

  • Accredited by the Virginia Catholic Conference

  • Located in McLean, VA

  • Campus has large fields perfect for outdoor play

  • Small, intimate sized school with a staff of 37 teachers and instructional assistants

  • School Hours: 8:00AM 3:00PM

  • Extended Day available on a daily, intermittent, or drop-in basis

  • Foreign Language program offers French and Spanish K-8

  • Activboard technology in all classrooms

  • Learning specialists on staff for Grades K-8

  • Algebra I & Geometry offered in Middle School

  • Curriculum integration for rich learning experiences

  • Extra-curricular activities: CYO basketball, Cross Country, Players Sports Academy, Girl’s Volleyball, Theatre and Battle of the Books

  • Clubs: Choir, Junior National Honor Society, Student Council Association, Girl Scouts, French Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society

Saint Luke School students

Academic Program

Curriculum Overview

Saint Luke School offers a comprehensive curriculum to students in kindergarten through grade eight committed to fully developing the capabilities of each child in a challenging, stimulating environment that emphasizes the mastery of basic skills.

Primary Grades (K-5)

All primary grades are self-contained classrooms, but the students receive regular, specialized instruction in French, Spanish, art, computer, library, music and physical education. The reading program utilizes phonics and spelling instruction in thematic units relating to the core subjects of science, math, social studies, language arts, and religion. Study skills are introduced in fourth and fifth grade.

Middle School (6-8)

Grades 6-8 are departmentalized, with specialists teaching social studies, math, science, and language arts. Critical thinking skills, such as note-taking, outlining, and time management are particularly emphasized and integrated into the curriculum. Based on criteria set by the Diocese, students are placed in mathematics classes that culminate in either Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, or Geometry in the eighth grade. Graduating students may exercise the option of taking either the National French Exam or the National Spanish Exam or the placement tests administered by the high school of their choice to receive credit for high school level French or Spanish courses.

Preschool

Saint Luke Preschool strives to provide an environment full of growth, play, and learning. Children are encouraged to learn by engaging in new experiences and creative play activities. The aim is to develop the whole child cognitively, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

Saint Luke Preschool offers classes for 3 & 4 year olds:

  • 3 year old classes are in the morning (8:15AM – 11:15AM) on
    Monday/Wednesday/Friday
    or
    Tuesday/Thursday
    or
    Monday through Friday.

  • 4 year old classes are full day (8:15AM – 3:00PM) Monday through Friday.

Children must be at least 3 or 4 years old by September 30 of the current school year to be eligible for their respective class.

Extended Day

The Extended Day Care Program at Saint Luke School provides high quality child care slsadministered by a specialized and caring staff. The adult to pupil ratio is approximately 1:10. Time is allowed for play and quiet study. Extended Day Care is available to all students on a daily, intermittent, or drop-in basis, and operates each school day from the time of dismissal to 6:00 PM. The Extended Day Program does not operate on days when school is not in session.

Saint Luke Extended Day Care Program is fully licensed by the State of Virginia and insured by the Diocese of Arlington.