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All Saints Catholic School enrolls over 400 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school, founded in 1996 by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, serves the community of Norman and surrounding area. It is supported by the four Cleveland county Catholic parishes - St. Joseph, St. Thomas More, St. Andrew, and St. Mark the Evangelist.

The school exists for four primary purposes: to teach doctrine, to develop community, to worship and to serve others. The curriculum at each grade level is comprehensive and integrates high quality academics with Christian leadership and living.

ASCS implements the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Core Knowledge Sequence. The school’s general curriculum includes religious education, language arts, mathematics, computer literacy, social studies, science, reading, penmanship, music, art, Spanish and physical education. ASCS is committed to providing appropriate and challenging educational programs to every student.

All Saints Catholic School:

is accredited by the Oklahoma Conference for Catholic Schools Accrediting Association and through reciprocal agreement by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. All Pre-K through Grade 8 teachers are fully certified.
students and staff members participate in weekly children’s liturgies and daily religion lessons.
students wear school uniforms signifying the spirit of teamwork and equality among all.
offers modern facilities with fully equipped technology, foreign language and science labs.
schedule: Monday - Friday 8:20 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Before/After Care - Before care, beginning at 7 a.m. is provided at no charge to our school families. Aftercare from 3:15-6:00 is available at an additional cost.
makes available a hot lunch program. The school participates in the Federal Lunch Program, providing free and reduced priced lunches to eligible families.
has a full range of activities including band, choir, scouting, athletics, academic team, Odyssey of the Mind, Mathcounts, 4-H, student council, yearbook staff, science fairs, spelling bees, geography bee and speech meets.

Philosophy

All Saints Catholic School seeks to develop God-given talents in students. The school offers an atmosphere that is respectful and stimulating. Educational lessons, religious experiences, service to community, athletic endeavors, and social interactions are hallmarks of the school. We wish to form happy, well-educated individuals. In learning by example the sacrifices parents and teachers make for them, students come to realize their potential, intellectually and spiritually. Our goals are to integrate a student’s academic experiences with the teaching of Christian values so graduates will enjoy faith-filled, meaningful lives.

The spiritual, intellectual, personal, social and physical development of the whole person is the focus of Catholic education. Staff members, as partners with parents, play significant roles in the educational process as they daily witness the meaning of mature faith and academic pursuits. The goals of Catholic education include teaching doctrine, building community and serving others. In such an environment, it is possible to create a vision and promote interaction where teachers and students experience together what it means to live a hopeful Christian life in our dynamic and developing society.

Mission Statement

All Saints Catholic School exists to teach children to know, love and serve God
through academic pursuits and service to others.

School Identity

Motto: "Christ's light shines through children."
Mascot: The Eagle
Flower: The Sunflower
Colors: Navy, Red, Ivory and Gold
Patron Saints: St. Joseph, St. Mark the Evangelist, St. Andrew and St. Thomas More

School History

All Saints Catholic School was established in 1996 by Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran as an Archdiocesan school. The school is supported by the four Catholic parish communities of St. Joseph, St. Mark the Evangelist, St. Andrew’s, and St. Thomas More. The current facility opened for the 1998-1999 school year. All Saints Catholic School is accredited through the Oklahoma Conference for Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCCSAA).

Admissions

All Saints Catholic School admits students regardless of gender, race, color, physical disability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

Siblings of students currently enrolled at ASCS are given first priority in admissions. Openings are then made available to children on the wait list and children of registered active members of St. Joseph, St. Thomas More, St. Andrew's and St. Mark the Evangelist parishes. Additional openings are filled by families belonging to Catholic parishes outside Norman, and by members of other faiths. Special consideration is given to students transferring from other Catholic schools. New students in Grades 7 and 8 may be admitted, especially those transferring in from other Catholic schools.

The annual registration fee is paid each February. The fee is non-refundable. Families not paying the fee by March 1st will lose their position for the next school year. Registration fees must accompany all admission applications. The check or money order will not be cashed until the child is formally admitted.

Pre-Kindergarten students must be four years old and Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1 of the school year entering. Students must be toilet-trained prior to entering Pre-Kindergarten at ASCS.

Family admission interviews are conducted in Grades 1-8. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students participate in a screening/observation session prior to admission. Incoming students at all grade levels are admitted on a probationary basis. ASCS does not administer admission tests for incoming students in Grades 1-8 but does review records from previous schools.

At time of application, all new applicants must submit a completed application, birth certificate, baptismal certificate (Catholic families only), immunization records, previous school records (Grades 1-8 only), IEP/ISP and/or evaluation (if applicable), custody agreement (if applicable) and $125 registration fee. Students will not be considered for admission until all items are available for review. All Saints Catholic School reserves the right to contact previous school/s for recommendation.

Tuition

Discounts are given for three or more children attending ASCS from the same household. A signed parish verification form is required to receive Cleveland County parish or area Catholic parish discounts.

Dress Code

The Catholic community of All Saints Catholic School is committed to the spiritual, educational, and developmental needs of children in an atmosphere of prayer, patience and understanding. A school dress code compliments the teaching of order and discipline, promotes learning in a less distracting environment, and encourages an atmosphere of "team." Students must, without exception, be in regulation uniform each day. If, for some reason, a student cannot be in uniform, he/she must bring a note from the parent to the office for approval. The school employee reserves the right to judge whether a student is in compliance with the dress code. In the event a parent feels that an exception is warranted for any reason, they are asked to speak with a school administrator.

The school uniform is available from Parker School Uniforms in Oklahoma City or through the Parker online store (School ID Code: OK724075). The ASCS PTO sponsors a uniform exchange during the summer months.