Holy Apostles School FAQ

How are you a Catholic School?

How do the students reflect Gospel values?

What is taught here?

How often do students go to mass?

Is there financial assistance available?

What activities can the students participate in outside of school?

How can parents get involved?

Tell me about the school?

What is the Curriculum like?

Tell me about your staff?

Is bus service available?

Is there before and after-school care for our children?

Are there Uniforms?

 Is there a lunch program?

When are the children in school?

Where are you located?

How are you a Catholic School?

Where do we begin? Both the Parish and School’s missions are to bring the Gospel values into the lives of our families. From daily prayer to regular liturgies, our students experience the need for worship in their lives. In conjunction with the Religious Ed Program, students in Second Grade receive instruction in and reception of the sacraments of First Communion and Reconciliation. Religious imagery abounds in the building; from a centrally positioned Church to prayer corners scattered throughout the classrooms. The teachers are here because they believe that all children deserve the respect of God’s love. Our teachers model by actions, not just words.  All teachers must maintain Religious Certification on an annual basis to keep their heads as strong as their hearts. (Back)

How do the students reflect Gospel values?

Our students are expected to know basic beliefs of the Catholic faith. It is not proselytized, but taught. Our students perform Christian service like: visiting the elderly, working a soup kitchen, and after-school tutoring for other students. All of our students also raise thousands of dollars per year for others through activities such as donations on uniform-free days and other fund drives. We also expect our students to be proactive in treating each other with respect. Students are taught how to avoid bullying and how to intervene and speak out for others.(Back)

What is taught here?

Our value-based curriculum offers Religion, Reading, Math, Science, Spelling, Phonics, Handwriting, Social Studies, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Computers. Pre-Algebra and Algebra are offered in the Middle School. (Back)

How often do students go to mass?

All-School masses allow students to go to mass once a week, usually on Wednesdays. We encourage families to attend services on Sunday. Mass times are available here.  We are able to use one Mass time per week as instructional time in religion. Religion is taught on a daily basis, but is lived every moment. (Back)

Is there financial assistance available?

The parish supports the school and families may receive additional assistance based on need. Students will not be turned away because of financial need.  Holy Apostles Parish does not want any parish family to not be able to attend our School. Scholarship monies have been set aside to assist families with tuition payments. Contact Fr. Don if you need assistance.  (Back)

What activities can the students participate in outside of school?

Some of the student activities include: Boy’s and Girl’s Scouting for grades K – 8. We have band in grades 4-8. Students in grades 5 – 8 may participate in athletics such as volleyball, basketball, and track. The Middle School has many opportunities like: Choir, Forensics, Math Club, Newspaper Club, Peer Mentoring, Computer Club, Chess, Science Club, and Student Council.

Girls and boys in grades K-8 have the various Scouting programs. We bring in an after-school Art program for the younger grades. Starting in grade 4 - 8 we offer a band program. Sports programs start in grades 5-8. We have boys and girls league volleyball, basketball, and track. Starting in the Middle School 6-8 we offer co-curricular programs like, Choir, Math Club, Computer Club, and Forensics Club. See our web site for more information. There is an active Student Council. (Back)

How can parents get involved?

They are so many ways a parent can get involved that we have two separate pages on that information alone. Parent organizations include the School Commission and the Home & School Association, our PTA. Other activities include: aiding, class trip chaperones, our summer Parish Festival, and various other committees and groups. Our parents are very creative in finding ways for new families to get involved. (Back)

Tell me about the school?

We are a 4K - 8 Catholic school with a traditional approach to education. The basics are covered on a daily basis and yet we keep up with modern approaches to learning. Our enrollment is just over 410 students. There are two classes per grade. The average class size is 24 students with class sizes topping out at 27. (Back)

What is the Curriculum like?

Holy Apostles School has value-based curriculum with a traditional approach to learning.  The School provides quality instruction for all grades K5-8 in the following subjects: Religion, Reading, Math, Science, Language Arts, Spanish, Social Studies, Music, Art, Physical Ed., and Technology.  (Back)

Tell me about your staff?

All of our teachers are all licensed by the State in the field they teach in. Five staff members have Masters degrees. Our teachers have had between 3 years and 40 years of teaching experience. Three teachers have been here for over twenty years. We have specialty teachers in Music, Physical Education, Art, Spanish, a Reading Specialist, and Technology. (Back)

Is bus service available? 

Bus transportation is provided through the New Berlin and West Allis Public School districts for those families residing within the established busing boundaries.  Contact the school office for more information. (Back)

Is there before and after-school care for our children?

Yes, we offer an After School Program for our families every year. This program starts immediately after the school day and continues till 6:00 PM. They use the Parish facilities. The costs and requirements are similar to other local programs. Other options include using Children’s World. There is free busing to and from these places if you live in New Berlin. There is no before school care available. (Back)

Are there Uniforms?

Yes, in accordance to our school mission and philosophy we are to learn in a compassionate atmosphere. A uniform helps set the appropriate atmosphere. Boys are expected to wear navy blue uniform pants with a white, red, or navy polo-type shirt. Girls can wear the same color shirts with pants or a uniform skirt or jumper.  Complete expectations are in the Parent-Student Handbook (pdf, 1.9Mb). (Back)

 Is there a lunch program?

Yes. We are very proud of our Hot Lunch Program. Cost per child, which receives federal funds, is $2.40-2.50 per lunch, milk included.  Milk only is 30¢. About half the students take Hot Lunch.  Our Kindergartners always bring their lunch. Lunch is split into four shifts: Kindergarten, middle school, intermediate grades, and primary grades. Free or reduced lunch is available to qualifying families. (Information is given to all families in August.) (Back)

When are the children in school?

School starts at 7:40AM and ends at 2:25PM. Our school basically follows the New Berlin School Calendar. As an accredited school, we maintain 180 days of school per year.  (Back)

Where are you located?

We are located at 3875 S 159th St. in New Berlin. Our school sits behind Holy Apostles Church at 16000 W. National Avenue.  (Back)