School Profile – Saint Philip Preparatory School

Principal’s name:

Barbara Zito

School Phone Number:

973-779-4700

School Fax Number:

973-779-0932

Email address for School Information:

debbie.neglia@stphilipprep.com

Website link:

https://stphilipprep.com

School Mission Statement:

We pledge that Saint Philip Preparatory School is a Catholic community dedicated to creating an environment that fosters the spiritual, mental and social growth of each child. Through a diversity of curriculum and culture the students will discover their unique talents and recognize them as gifts from God to be joyfully shared in the service of the Church and society.

Accreditations:

Cognia, Diocese of Paterson Star School, Blue Ribbon

Grade Levels:

Pre K 3

Three and Five Day Programs available

Pre K 4

Three and Five Day Programs available

K-8

8:05 am – 3:00 pm

Current Year Enrollment

300 students

Student/Teacher Ratio

Grades Pre K 3- K 7:1 (paraprofessionals is Pre K 3- K)

Grades 1 – 8 19:1

Average Class Size

Standardized Testing

NWEA MAP Growth

Applications & Tuition

Enrollment application can be found on line:

https://stphilip.org/re-registration/external-child-registration.php

If you have any specific questions, please contact our school office for detailed information on our application process and current tuition.

Academics

Our Catholic School curriculum meets all state regulations and guidelines. In addition, the diocesan guidelines require a strong religious education curriculum. We offer ability group instruction to challenge students and/meet
their needs. We also offer a Gifted and Talented Program, Kaleidoscope, that offers instruction at 2 grade levels ahead:

https://stphilipprep.com/academics/kaleidoscope-gifted-program/

World Language(s)

Spanish (Grades Pre K 3 – 8) Latin (Grades 6-8)

Technology

Computer Classes for Grades Pre K 3 – 8 . School provides Kindles for each student for Pre K 3 and 4. School provides a Chromebook for each student in grades K – 8

Fine & Performing Arts

Art Class (Grades Pre K 3 – 5) , Fine Arts Program for Middle School students. Drama Club for Middle School students that perform an annual musical.

Lunch Program

Pomptonian Food Services

Before/After School Care

Before care begins at 7:00 am. Aftercare provided until 6:00 pm

Transportation

No Bus services. Reimbursement available through many towns.

Athletics

Girls Basketball Teams (Grade 5-6 Team and Grade 7-8 Team)

Boys Basketball Teams (Grade 3-4 Team, Grade 5-6 Team and 7-8 Team)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPPathletics

Clubs and Enrichment

Student Council, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, TREP$, National Junior Honor Society and Yearbook

Community Service

Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts Confirmation Candidate Program

Social media

Find Us On:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stphilipprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st_philip_prep/

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.