St. Augustine Catholic School

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: St. Augustine Catholic School

 

St. Augustine Catholic School (SACS) is a private, co-educational Catholic parochial school in Memphis, Tennessee. As a ministry of St. Augustine Catholic Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that emphasizes the development of the whole child (mind, body, and spirit) based on Catholic values and academic excellence.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School (Diocese of Memphis)

  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee (South Memphis Area)

  • Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 6th Grade

  • Enrollment: Approximately 87–122 students

  • Core Mission: The school community believes that all children are unique gifts of God and strives to provide a foundation that encourages and enables them to develop to their highest potential in self-discipline, respect, academic skills, and knowledge, rooted in Catholic values.

  • Accreditation: Accredited by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows the standards set by the Diocese of Memphis.

  • Focus: Elementary education with a strong emphasis on Catholic identity, values, and foundational academic skills.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

SACS is distinguished by its strong Catholic identity, community partnership, and holistic development focus:

  • Christ-Centered & Sacramental Life: Catholic faith and values are central to the school experience. Students participate in daily religion classes, weekly Mass, and learn about the sacramental life of the Church.

  • Development of the Whole Child: The philosophy centers on the development of the whole child—spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical—providing opportunities for growth in all aspects.

  • Community Partnership: The school emphasizes a strong partnership between the faculty, family, parish, and community to provide a supportive and comprehensive educational foundation for its students.

  • Small Class Sizes: Maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio (around 15:1), which allows for personalized attention and individualized instruction in core subjects.

  • Extracurricular and Enrichment: Offers a variety of extracurricular activities to showcase student talents, including Christian service projects, Academic Olympics, Honor Society, Spelling Bee, Science Olympiad, and fine arts programs.

  • Mission of Service: The school is part of the broader mission of St. Augustine Church, fostering a commitment to worship and service in the local Memphis community.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106
School Office Phone (901) 942-8002
Website St. Augustine – Home

Recess Policies

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  1. How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?

 

 

Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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St. Augustine Catholic School in Memphis TN

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