Our Mission Statement
All Saints Academy provides a Catholic and quality academic education to families of St. Augustine, St. Anthony, St. Dominic Parishes, to families of neighboring parishes, and to others who desire such an education.
The spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of each child is the core of All Saints Academy. This school encourages students to gain a deeper understanding of church tenets, Christian and family attitudes, and their relationship with God, nature, and all humanity.
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Philosophy
Catholic Education is the expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church. All Saints Academy’s response to the mission is three-fold:
- RELIGIOUS STATEMENT
All Saints Academy shall provide an environment where Christ gives meaning and dignity to human life. As individual members of the school community, we share a Christian vision. Our vision is to take the principles of the gospel and make them our educational standards, internal motivation, and final goal.
- EDUCATIONAL STATEMENT
All Saints Academy strives to make the faith of our students alive, conscious, and active through the light of instruction. Instruction in religious truth and values is an integral part of the school curriculum. Through our curriculum we shall instill in our students a spirit of confidence and a desire to impact the community in which they will live and serve. We take responsibility to be creative in the face of this challenge.
- SOCIAL STATEMENT
All Saints Academy encourages each student to grow as a responsible member of the family and to recognize the family as the basic social unit. We encourage each student to accept the worth and dignity of all people. We shall create the widest opportunity for students to gain experience in daily living in a faith community and to develop commitment and skill in serving others.
Administrative Organizations
Administration
All Saints Academy is a Roman Catholic School within the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois and responsible to the Ordinary of the Diocese. The Director of Education is his representative in the administration of the Catholic schools. The Catholic school is structured to encourage a spirit of cooperation and a state of shared responsibility. Within the school, specific roles are prescribed for the pastor, principal, assistant principal, and faculty.
Pastor
The Pastor of St. Dominic Parish, as the primary spiritual leader of the parish, has the responsibility for fostering, guiding, and coordinating the educational ministry. This, then, would include those matters within the school, which affect worship, the Ministry of the Word, and the spiritual welfare of the students.
Principal
The principal is the administrator of the school and executive officer of the Board of Education. The principal is responsible for implementing policies established and approved by the Diocese.
Faculty
The faculty is directly responsible to the principal.
School Board of Education
The School Board of Education is a consultative board. Under the Board’s Constitution, 6 members are from St. Dominic Parish, 4 from St. Augustine Parish and 2 from St. Anthony Parish. The Pastor, Deacon, Principal, and 1 person from St. Mary’s Parish in Carlyle serve as ex-officio members of the Board.
School Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the school multi-purpose room. All School Board meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to all interested parties.
Parents
Parents are an extension of the school staff as they work in cooperation with the school. A partnership should exist that promotes educational opportunities for all students.
Curriculum
- Small class sizes with individual student attention (AVG. 1:17 student-teacher ratio)
- Daily prayers and religious education including sacramental preparation
- Weekly Mass and devotionals
- Experienced, IL Board Certified teachers
- Accelerated Reading program beginning in Kindergarten
- Computer Education for grades K-8
- Music Education for Pre-K through 5th grade
- Smart Boards throughout classrooms
- Spanish Education-taught by high school certified teachers
- Pre-School Program for 3 & 4 year olds held on-site
- After School Child Care Program
- Our students are served through Kaskaskia Special Education District
Extra Curricular Activities
Through the programs offered, All Saints Academy faculty and staff strive to challenge each student to reach full potential through spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, and physical development, so that he/she may become an intelligent, compassionate person who incorporates Catholic Christian values into everyday living.
- Boys & Girls Basketball (Grades 5-8)
- Girls Volleyball (Grades 5-8)
- Track (Grades 5-8)
- Cheerleading
- Student Council
- Scholar Bowl
- Illinois State History & Science Fairs
- Christmas & Easter Plays
- Beginning, Concert, & Jazz Band
- Chorus
Partnership with Parents
We at ASA believe that your school community is an extension of your family. Because of the partnership with parents, our students gain so much from parents’ ideas, time, and expertise. No matter your interests and schedule, ASA offers a variety of ways for you to participate and share your talents and blessings.
- P.A.T. (Parents and Teachers)
- Volunteer as a room or assistant room parent
- Lunch/Recess Supervisor
- Athletics & Music Boosters
- Various Fundraising Committees
- School Board
All Saints Academy was founded in 1990 with the merger of St. Augustine and St. Dominic Schools. Pre-K through 2nd grade classes are held at the Primary Center, located at the St. Augustine facility; while the 3rd through 8th grades attend classes at the Elementary/Jr. High Center, located at the St. Dominic facility. The school is operated under the guidelines of the State of Illinois and the Belleville Diocese.