Ascension Catholic School

Where Faith, Family and Academic Excellence are United as One

 

Letter from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in Ascension Catholic School, where faith, family, and academic excellence are united as one!  We employ a challenging, faith-based curriculum to help students reach their personal and academic potential. Our faculty partners with families to create a positive, supportive environment that values the individual contributions of each community member.  During their time at Ascension, students learn the importance of hard work, self-discipline, and service to others.  Our graduates leave Ascension ready to make a difference in the world while confidently succeeding in St. Louis’s most rigorous college preparatory high schools.

If you are a prospective parent interested in joining the Ascension Family, please explore our website and feel free to contact me with any questions.

- Ms. O'brecht, Principal

"The girls that come from Ascension to Villa Duchesne have a strong foundation in faith, academics, and a work ethic that serves them well as they grow and mature through their high school years. Your girls come to Villa with open hearts and open minds ready to share and develop the gifts that God has given to them. They are leaders in the classroom, in the Chapel and on the playing fields, as well as in other areas like Service Learning, Theatre, Show Choir, Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society and our International Exchange Program.These girls move forward from Villa Duchesne and attend some of the best colleges and universities in the nation and experience great success there as well."

Therese Hagemeister Director of Enrollment Management, Villa Duchesne High School

"Our Ascension graduates arrive at SLUH ready for the challenges and rewards of our Jesuit formation, including rigorous academics, expansive co-curriculars, and Catholic character development, Ascension's partnership with us is a powerful one, as its graduates are focused, mindful, and balanced. We are delighted with the strong young men that Ascension produces every year."

Fr. Ian Gibbons, S.J. Principal, St. Louis University High School

"Students from Ascension Catholic School embody the characteristics of a De Smet Jesuit Spartan. They are examples of men for and with others who consistenly get involved with co-curriculars like campus ministry, digital media, robotics, theatre and athletics while maintaining an average grade point of 3.5. (Note: Some students are well above a 4.00 GPA)." 

Tim Sullivan Director of Admissions, De Smet Jesuit High School

"As a graduate of Ascension School, I was not overwhelmed compared to my peers freshman year. I had no problem balancing school work with a fall sport. I have been a member of National Honor Society, an active participant in several clubs, on Student Council, and a varsity athlete. Thank you Ascension for starting my drive for academic achievement!"

Emily Ascension Class of 2014 / Cor Jesu Class of 2018

"Ascension prepared me on all different levels! They taught me hard work ethic, how to stay organized, and how to really study independently."

Lizzie Ascension Class of 2018 / Villa Duchesne Class of 2022

"Ascension undoubtedly helped me prepare for high school. It allowed me to test into 3 honors classes. A lot of the material I am currently learning in honors biology, I have already learned in my science class at Ascension. My english class as Ascension helped me with writing class skills, and with all of the writing i have to do now, I feel ahead of the rest of my class. Overall, Ascension prepared me for high school extremely well."

Taylor Ascension Class of 2017 / St. Joseph's Academy Class of 2021

"As I've started high school, I have come to realize how lucky I was to have such an amazing head start. All the teachers I had at Ascension pushed me to succeed. I feel like I was well prepared and well cared for at Ascension!"

Ben Ascension Class of 2017 / SLUH Class of 2021

Come see why your family should be a part of our Ascension family

Admission Information

Quick Facts

  • School Hours: 7:45am - 2:55pm
  • Elementary School: Grades K-5
  • Middle School: Grades 6-8
  • Preschool available through The Little School
  • Class Size: Maximum of 30:1 (current 18:1) 
  • After Care: The Club at The J next to the Ascension Campus
  • Lunch: Daily hot lunch program provided by Food Service Consultants
  • Playground/Lunch Duty: Parents will sign up for five lunch/recess duties or have the option to buy out.
  • Full time School Nurse 
  • School Counselor: Available four days a week
  • School Uniform: Just Me Apparel ,  PE Uniform (Grades 3-8): Fischer’s Sports - Chesterfield Valley
  • Used Uniform Sale: Offered twice a year

Tuition & Fees

2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Tuition:

  • 1 Student $6,457
  • 2 Students $10,329
  • 3+ Students  $13,552

Non Parishioner Fee:

  • $500 per year per family 

Registration Fee:

  • Registration Fees: 
  • $350/child if paid by check by Mar. 10, 2023
  • Credit card accepted with transaction fees                         
  • $450/child if paid by check after Mar. 10, 2023  
  • Credit card accepted with transaction fees                      

 

Scholarship Information

Scholarship information for the 2023-2024 School Year

Registration

To register your child for the 2023-2024 School Year, call the school office 636-532-1151 X3001 or contact admissions@acsk8.org

After registering a new child via Sycamore, please mail the following documentation to admissions@acsk8.org within 48 hours:

After School Care

After school care is offered by the Jewish Community Center - Marilyn Fox Building, right next to our campus.  More information on this program can be found on their website:   

The Club at the J

 

 

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