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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy
located in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Astoria
Faith…We at SFACA strive to lead a way of life rooted in Christ through a
Catholic vision that provides inspiration and identity to all members of our
community, SFACA believes in the dignity of all human beings and supports a
Christian-laden environment that builds respectful relationships throughout our
school. Catholic teachings, principles, values, and social justice themes are fully
integrated into our curriculum and instructional activities to empower our
students to be leaders of tomorrow.
Service…SFACA has a strong desire to serve others. As socially conscious
individuals our students recognize the need for change. Through school-wide
service projects, they are making the world a better place. Our school community
has partnered with Heifer International, Water.org, City Harvest, and
Marguerite’s Pantry to make a difference in local and worldwide communities.
Excellence…SFACA believes that it is our responsibility to provide innovative,
research-based solutions to help children learn. In order to accomplish this, we
have shifted our focus towards the New Your State Next Generation Learning
Standards, the Five Core Clusters of Social Emotional Competencies, and the
Arts. At the beginning of each day, we ask ourselves, what do our students need
to know, what do our students need to be critical-thinkers, and what skills are
required for our students to become both personally and professional successful
in the future.
A Caring Community…because they grow up in a caring community, the
graduates of SFACA receive the rich Gospel values, extensive knowledge, and
essential skills that can enable them to become productive and influential citizens
in our worldwide community. In Affair of the Heart by Patricia Jordan, we
learned that “one winter morning in 1208, St. Francis of Assisi heard the words of
the Gospel not only with his ears, but with his heart, and it changed his life
forever.” It is our hope that for our students, an SFACA education will make their
lives and the lives of those they touch better in every community.
Rigorous Curriculum
Vibrant Catholic Identity
Dedicated Community Service
Leading Edge Technology
State of the Art STEM Lab
Yellow School Bus Service
Early Drop Off
After School Program
Band Program
Rising New York Road Runners Youth Program
Registration for the 2022-23 school year for Grades K through 8 is ongoing
Catholic Schools Week will be held January 30th to February 4th
Visit our website for Meet and Greet and Open House event information
Call 718-726-9405 or email info@sfaacademy.org
21-18 46th Street Astoria, NY 11105 www.sfaacademy.org
Our Lady of the Snows
Catholic Academy
“Turning today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders”
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy has been providing a quality Catholic education to its student for over 50 years. We provide a
program that fosters the spiritual, academic, social, and physical development of each individual student. Our teachers strive to bring out the
individuality in each student.
We believe in having a partnership with the parents/guardians, children, teachers, and school staff. Together we meet a goal of educating
the children, providing a safe environment, and having an awareness of God’s presence in our lives.
We strive to instill the idea of an inclusive society. Our students will be the leaders of tomorrow. We want them to be ready to face the
trials that life may bring. To have them grow to be compassionate and strong individuals is what we as a community accomplish through an
education as a Catholic academy.
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy offers a high quality education, which follows the NYS Common Core curriculum, at an
affordable cost.
We have high academic standards that our students are able to meet every day because they are encouraged to work their hardest and be
the best person they can be.
Our classrooms always have Internet access and SMART Boards, allowing the teachers and students to be engaged with the world without
having to leave the classroom. We offer a multitude of programs for the students, from an academic honors program to a music program to
an athletic program. This ensures that our children are well-rounded individuals.
As one of our alumna have said, “Going to Our Lady of the Snows has shaped me to be a strong individual. They allowed me to be who I
am while also showing me different paths I could take to grow and become a better person. It felt like a second home to me.
Every day that I walked through the school made me feel safe and cared for. The education they provided led me to become full of
knowledge that I know I will always use. I will be forever grateful to Snows for fostering a genuinely wonderful childhood for me, and
providing for me strong roots for the rest of my life.”
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