The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament develops well-rounded students by offering challenging academics in a nurturing environment. In addition to the core curriculum (math, science, reading, language arts, social studies), daily Religious education and cursive hand writing, all students Pre-K to 8 study art & design, music, physical education/health, STREAM, Spanish and Technology. As children progress through the grade levels, a cumulative experience in modes of instruction and expectations is employed.
Technology is integrated across the curriculum to make teaching and learning more meaningful and engaging. This includes SMART Boards and usage of Google Classroom in every classroom, along with Chromebooks and iPads. AMBS has a brand new Learning Center in the Cottages which facilitate cooperative learning utilizing today's technology.
Please note that our early childhood program is blessed to have separate 'cottages' for each age group allowing for a safe, comfortable, cozy environment in which to learn. Come see our 'cottages' located to the side of our main building; the cottages also boast their own outdoor play area to the rear of our attractive campus. There are age requirements for these programs.
For 2, 3 and 4 year old children (formal computer instruction begins mid way through pre k 4).
The age appropriate academic program is designed to provide the children with readiness skills while fostering developmental strengthening in all areas. Religious studies, bible stories, and prayer experiences all blend to enrich the child's spiritual development.
Transitions, a developmentally appropriate, innovative program for children 4 and 5 years. old, who have already completed two years of pre-school and meet readiness requirements. The "Gift of an Extra Year" of development and maturation is provided in preparation for Kindergarten in this full day program. Specifically designed to meet individual developmental needs to ensure future success, this program provides for individual attention
Kindergarten is for children who reach age 5 by Oct. 1 and meet readiness and acceptance requirements. In this full day program, academics are emphasized through strong development in reading, writing, and math basics.
A strong developmentally appropriate academic program is provided with emphasis on reading, writing, and math skills. Technology enhances collaborative learning, peer instruction, and exploration of relevant curricula & co-curricula topics. Differentiated instruction is evident in these grades.
Catholic identity focus and themes enhance their childhood experiences throughout the day.
Upper Elementary grades 4 and 5 featuring a continuation of our early elementary specialized programs in Math, Reading, and Writing along with individual introductory use of laptops integrated through many curriculum areas (each child receives a laptop to his/her use throughout the 2 years of grades 4 and 5).
The Aquinas Middle School for grades 6 through 8 signature program…”House” placement…spiritual development fostered in a small Christian community atmosphere with emphasis on Catholic Identiry and outreach to those in need…incoming 6th graders receive a new laptop assigned to their use for their middle school years; at the conclusion of grade 8, the laptops are cycled down to grades 4 and 5 and then out...assuring that we are always upgrading our equipment according to this five year plan.
Graduates experience 100% Catholic High School Acceptances to schools of choice.
Students choose from a wide variety of clubs and activities.
All programs fully integrated with SMART Boards along with SMART Tables in our lower elementary classes, and other forms of technlogy, such as Neos, document cameras, etc.
The Aquinas Middle School Program at the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a unique, national award-winning “House” program consisting of four small Christian learning communities: Joseph House, Neumann House, Seton House, and Xavier House.
These small Christian communities of 6th, 7th and 8th graders nurture & develop their Catholic faith while actively engaging one another in exploring social justice issues relevant to life in the 21st century.
Click a grade level or subject to view the curriculum.
Pre-K 3
Pre-K 4
Transitions
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Aquinas Middle School
Aquinas Middle School Religion
Spanish
Physical Education and Health
Art
Music
Technology