Lower School Campus Life - Alverno Heights Academy

Faith & Service

Alverno Heights Academy, as a Catholic school is committed to the religious and educational development of each child and to maintaining a sense of community and family spirit. We endeavor to graduate students capable of making choices to enrich their own lives and contribute to the lives of others.

Roar

At Alverno Heights Academy, our ROAR enrichment programs are offered to our lower school students, TK-8th grade. These classes are offered in 12 week workshops that focus on teaching students new life skills.

Buddy/Famiilies

Our middle schoolers engage in a buddy program with our lower school students. Our buddy system helps students to feel valued and supported, teach important social skills and create a caring mindset in the school.

Field Trips

The 7th and 8th grade exciting annual excursion week promotes international-mindedness as well as develops life-long learners of adventure and thinking beyond the classroom walls.

Mock Trial/
Speech and Debate

We believe that effective communication and strong leadership skills are essential qualities to teach our students, and our outstanding faculty inspire them to excel. Alverno Heights Academy's speech and debate and Mock Trial programs are led by outstanding faculty and professionals who teach students communication and leadership skills.

JAG Care

Jaguar Cub Care will provide extended care for children from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For those families interested in the program, the cost will be added to your tuition.There is a family registration fee of $75.00. The daily drop-in fee is $25.00.

Student Govenment

Student Council is a student-based civic organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students. The purpose of student council is to develop positive attitudes and to practice good citizenship. To provide a forum for student expression.

Art/Music

The visual and performing arts are an integral part of our curriculum. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through the Eighth grade, students are involved in a variety of arts classes that interweave skill development, creative thinking, and understanding of the historical and cultural context of the arts. Students are taught to develop and share their own creative voices through each assignment and activity.

Makerspace/COmputer Lab

Student Council is a student-based civic organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students. The purpose of student council is to develop positive attitudes and to practice good citizenship. To provide a forum for student expression.