Principal Name        

Dr. Christine Ross

Phone Number

973-635-4623

Fax Number

973-635-2311

School Hours

Full Day: 7:50AM - 2:40PM
Half Day: 7:50 - 11:30AM

School Office Email Address

[email protected]

Admissions Email Address

[email protected]

School Mission Statement 

We, the community of St. Patrick School, honor our past and build the future as a welcoming and supportive extension of home and parish. Through a spirit of generosity, we nurture the academic potential and the faith formation of each child, living the Gospel message in service to others.

Accreditations

U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2003, Middle States, AdvancED 2016, Diocese of Paterson STAR School Recipient, AdvancED STEM Certified 2018

Grade Levels

PreK3- Grade 8

Pre K 3

Program based on the Creative Curriculum offers a choice of 3 (M-W-F) or 5 (M-F) half or full day options.  Students must be 3 years old by October 1 of each school year and fully potty trained.

Pre K 4

Program based on the Creative Curriculum offers a choice of 5 full days or 5 half days.  Students must be 4 years old by October 1 and fully potty trained.

Transitional K

Program based on the Creative Curriculum offers 5 full days.  Students must have completed a Pre-K 4 program and be 4 ½ years old by October 1.  

K-8

Kindergarten is 5 full days; departmental intermediate and middle school; Orton Gillingham Reading Resource for Grades 1-3

 

Average Class Size

20

Standardized Testing

MAP, HSPT

Applications & Tuition

Please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] for detailed information on the application process and current tuition.

Academics

The Catholic School curriculum meets all state regulations and guidelines. In addition, the diocesan guidelines require a strong religious education curriculum. Catholic Schools engage in an ongoing process of evaluation, certification, and accreditation of both teachers and programs. We are a Diocese of Paterson STEM School.

World Language(s)

Spanish (PreK 3 to Grade 8)
Technology
Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum in all grades.  Available technology : Promethean ActivPanels, Epson Brightlinks, iPads, Samsung Tablets, Chromebooks, 3D Printer

Fine & Performing Arts

Fine Art, Music, Band/Advanced Band, Christmas and Spring Concerts, Spring Musical

Lunch Program

No Fuss Lunch provides several options 5 days a week. Online ordering of full menu is available until the previous day.

Before/After School Care

Aftercare available on school days until 6PM.  Fees are per hour or per month. More information can be provided by the Admissions Office.

Transportation

Bus provided for Chatham residents per criteria from the School District of the Chathams.

Athletics

Fall Cross Country, Fall Volleyball, Fall Basketball Clinics, Winter Competitive Basketball, Winter Ski Club, Spring Track & Field, Spring Golf Clinics, Hiking Club

Clubs

Student Council, Robotics, Forensics, Homework Club for Grades 4-8, Jr. Model UN,  Art Club, Builders Club, Rosary Club, BLAZE

Community Service

Builders Club, Safety Patrol, Rosary Club, And more!

Enrichment

New Jersey Consortium for Gifted and Talented, Dance Caravan, Legos, Coding, Chess, Fashion First, Jam Cats, Science Magic, STEM Enrichment, Art Enrichment, Reading Enrichment

Support Organizations

St. Patrick School Education Council, Home & School Association, St. Patrick Athletic Association, St. Patrick Endowment Committee

Social media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube 


The mission of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Paterson is to develop communities that are Christ-centered, academically excellent and welcoming, that enable students to be life-long learners and good citizens of the world.