SCHOOLS OF IONA GRAMMAR School hours:      Office hours:    Extracurricular activities:   After school programs:   7:30am - 2:35pm 8:00am - 3:00pm Run until 4:00pm Run until 5:30pm

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

The Early Childhood Program offers time and space for young children to be children where they are free to play, explore and imagine. It is designed to lead them from wonder to discovery and from investigation to affirmation. It provides the opportunity for all children to associate pleasures with learning so that each one feels good about himself. 

The Early Childhood Facility at Iona Grammar School is comprised of Kindergarten - Grade 3. The focus is put on children’s developmental strengths and needs. In Kindergarten children are instructed through discovery learning and guided practice. The program is language rich with strong attention to each child’s educational growth and development. The Kindergarten and first grade teacher work closely together to coordinate the two programs assuring smooth transition from one program to the next 

Kindergarten - This program is a full day session which meets five days a week. The hours of this program are 8:20 am to 2:20 pm 

MIDDLE AND UPPER PROGRAMS

Iona Grammar School follows the course of study prescribed by the University of the State of New York Board of Regents for elementary schools. Although exceeding all New York State Education Department requirements, Iona's curriculum is far more broad based in its scope. Using the Religious Education Guidelines of the Archdiocese of New York as a guide, Iona Grammar School develops in the school community an atmosphere animated by the spirit of liberty and charity based on the Gospel.

Iona Grammar School students are instructed in human knowledge and skills valued indeed for their own worth, but seen simultaneously as deriving their most profound significance from God's plan and love. Principles of faith are the foundation for learning in Iona Grammar School, the inspiration for teaching and for creating an environment in which Catholic values are pervasive. The very care of our mission as Catholic educators is to permeate the curriculum with religious values.

Grades 1-5

• Math
• Religion
• Reading/Phonics (2 track: mainstream & small group)
• Social Studies
• Language Arts (spelling, penmanship, vocabulary, grammar)
• Science/Health
• Spanish (Grades 3-8)
• Physical Education
• Art/Music
• Computer Literacy
• Library Science

Grade 6-8 (same as above except)

• Math (2 track: Regular & Advanced) Math 9
• Integrated Reading (literature appreciation)
• Art
• Music
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Summer School Requirements

Upon failing a mandated course(s) of study at Iona Grammar (69% or lower) the student is required to make up the work during the summer months. Parents must choose from the following two options.

1. Private tutoring that must include:

-     30 hours of course work per subject area, over a four-week period.

-         An approved (by Iona Grammar School) tutor.

-         An approved (by Iona Grammar School) curriculum.

2. An approved summer school program for each course subject failed:  

-         Parents can call local school districts for information.

-         Upon completion of the summer school program(s), the school or school district must provide documentation to Iona Grammar School stating the required course work was finished.

**If a student fails Spanish class for the year please contact Iona Grammar to arrange the proper curriculum work, because Spanish is a mandated course particular to Iona Grammar School.  Option 2 as stated above would not apply to Spanish.

If a student does not make up the required course work during the summer, he will not be allowed to return to Iona Grammar for the current school year.

A few faculty members at Iona Grammar may be available for instruction during the summer. If you wish to inquire about a private tutor, please call Mr. Borchetta.