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WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL WEEK. Queen of Angels Catholic School Roswell, Georgia. Kathryn B. Wood, PhD Principal. School Facts. Elementary/Middle School – K-8 504 students, 63 Faculty and Staff, 332 families Located in Roswell, Georgia, 20 Miles north of Atlanta.
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WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL WEEK Queen of Angels Catholic SchoolRoswell, Georgia Kathryn B. Wood, PhD Principal
School Facts • Elementary/Middle School – K-8 • 504 students, 63 Faculty and Staff, 332 families • Located in Roswell, Georgia, 20 Miles north of Atlanta. • 27 teachers, 11 paraprofessionals, a media specialist, guidance counselor, nurse, cafeteria staff and custodial staff. The administrative team consists of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Business Manager and Development Director. • ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) and ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis and Religious Education) • We share a one hundred acre campus with a high school, a Church and a Retirement Home.
Purpose of International week • A school wide (K-8), week long, volunteer driven program • Created 5 years ago to help students embrace the faith and cultures of other countries. • Provides teachers with academic enrichment for students without adding to teacher workload or draining funds from the school budget. • We focus on 5 countries (varying each year) that encompass the ethnic diversity of the school community as well as the world.
Summary Points • School wide cross curricular experience • Students become literate in the customs and cultures of other countries • Promotes successful collaboration between the school and parents. • Parents are recognized for their hard work within the school community and in national organizations.