School
About the School
St. Ann School was started as a school for Cape Ann's fishing community. Its first students came from families of various cultures that sought to make a better life for themselves and who sought a quality faith based education. Today, we remember our history and continue the legacy, welcoming all people to our school community, people who are now, and have been, an integral part of Cape Ann, with the same energy and excitement.
An exciting, comprehensive and aggressive initiative is underway to enhance and strengthen St. Ann Elementary School in Gloucester (the only Catholic elementary school on Cape Ann). Working in collaboration with the 2010 Strategic Planning Committee and the Catholic School Office (CSO) for the Archdiocese, the school and parish communities have developed a plan that will implement a new vision for the 123-year old school.
Monthly Calendar
Class of 2008
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The School Day Hours
The school day is from 8:00am to 2:30pm for students in Pre-K (5-day full day) through 8th Grade. Other Pre-K options include: 5-day 8:00am to 12 noon, 3-day 8:00am to 2:30pm, and 3-day 8:00am to 12 noon.
Extended Day Program
An extended Pre-K after school program is available from 2:30pm to 6:00pm. An after-school program for grades K-8 is available from 2:30pm to 6:00pm.
Transportation
Transportation is available through Gloucester Public Schools Transportation when and where eligibility requirement as are met. More information is available by calling the school at 978-283-3455.
Financial Assistance
All Financial Aid is applied to the tuition account. Only students/families that complete the F.A.C.T.S. Aid and Grant Assessment are eligible for tuition assistance from Catholic Schools Foundation. Applications can be completed manually or online by April 18, 2008. The deadline must be followed.
Uniforms
Uniforms are available through Collegiate House Uniform Company. Dates for measuring and ordering can be obtained by calling 978-283-3455.
Our Philosophy
"The mission of the Catholic Schools has been one rooted in humanity, to provide children of all background an opportunity to learn within a faith-filled and value-based environment. Through an open and inclusive process that draws on the collective talents of outside experts and significant resources already here, we have the opportunity to chart a path that will make our Catholic schools the finest in the nation."
-Cardinal Sean O�Malley
Archbishop of Boston
Our Mission
At St. Ann School, your child's academic preparation will be based on a proven curriculum of religion, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music and technology blended with a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our goal is to provide a healthy balance which will develop the whole child. St. Ann School will give students a positive start in life.
In addition to an excellent academic preparation, children in our school learn the importance of self-respect, self-esteem and self-discipline. Children learn the importance of working together to create a better world. In our school you will find the consistent teaching, principles and morals that reinforce values. St. Ann School provides an exceptional academic education guided by talented and committed teachers who also provide a firm foundation in faith and a moral compass to our students.
Come & See!
We invite you to come and see why a Catholic Education is the greatest gift you can give to your child. See what an education at St. Ann School will mean to your child's future.
It is more than a fine academic learning experience. A Catholic Education is individualized and personal. It seeks to develop the whole child in mind, body, and spirit. A Catholic Education at St. Ann School will strengthen your child's faith, help to develop your child's mind, and give your child the tools to succeed in life.
Other Thoughts
We view education in terms of message, community, worship, and service. The students and faculty are inspired to appreciate the faith in their lives, to understand community in a global as well as local sense, to experience personal and communal prayer, and to realize the service to others is basic to the gospel message of Jesus.
St. Ann School serves the greater Cape Ann community. Our faculty has a responsibility to foster, by both word and example, Christian values which mirror the belief in the special dignity given to each person by Jesus Christ.
We view academic excellence as an achievable goal for all the students as each one learns and grows according to individual talents. We believe that the total education of each student necessitates an active collaboration with both parents and our parishes.
Our faculty has two primary goals: To teach our students to grow as Christian disciples and to teach them to think with a critical mind. It is our hope that our students will use their knowledge and their talents in service to others. In doing this, they echo the underlying message we wish to impart: In today's world, the loving, good person, even alone, can and will make a difference.