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While Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy has been in existence for over
80 years, you wouldn’t immediately know that as you walk through our hallways. Over the past decade, significant investment has been made in our classrooms to ensure that each student is learning in a modern, technology-enhanced environment. Additionally, RACA proudly follows the
ISTE Standards, a framework for innovation in education.
Classroom & Facility Highlights:
- SMARTBoard - every classroom from Pre-K through grade 8 has a SMARTBoard installed for interactive use by both the teacher and the students.
- Library – Each child in Pre-K through grade 8 visits the library weekly. In the library our students listen to weekly stories, have an opportunity to select books to bring home, and do research on projects.
- Gymnasium & Auditorium – In the last 2 years, RA Academy has refurbished our Gymnasium with brand new flooring, HVAC system and much more. This space serves as the home to our Physical Education classes where students learn through exercise, games, sports and much more. Beyond that, our students use this space for our monthly school-wide assemblies, holiday pageants, school plays and so much more. (Add photos of Gymnasium)
- STEM Lab - Our state of the art STEM Lab was refurbished in collaboration with Lab Learners in 2018. Through a grant from the Diocese of Brooklyn we furnished the lab with research grade equipment including microscopes, light and oxygen meters, triple beam balances and more. Students in kindergarten through grade 8 visit the lab weekly and work on the Lab Learner curriculum which provides students with hands-on inquiries. These experiments increase their depth of understanding and their ability to analyze data and problem solve.
- Computer Lab - Our Computer Lab is slated to be redesigned during the summer of 2022. Each student will have access to a laptop computer and will work on developing their knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite. Students will also work on their research and presentation skills, learn about operating on the internet safely and best practices for finding research sites. We are planning to include a STEM component to the lab.
- Art Room - Our Art Room is filled with materials and resources that encourage our students to think critically and abstractly, take chances and risks, experiment with new and different ideas, techniques and media, work together and ultimately have fun through the art-making process.
- Music Room - General Music classes will be offered daily for students in Nursery through Eighth Grade. Each level of instruction is increased in depth and rigor as students continue from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Activities in the classroom include singing, playing percussion instruments, movement activities, and many more. This curriculum when combined with effective instruction, enables students to achieve the overall goal for arts education in the state of New York.