Cascia Community
The seal of the school is derived from the seal of the
Augustinian Order.
The main element of the seal is the heart which is
symbolic of God’s Love for each of us and the love we are called to share with
each other.
The book is the Scriptures—The Word of God. We are called
not only to read the word, but to know it and to live it.
The cross is the symbol of our salvation in Christ; it is
a sign of hope even in the midst of suffering and death.
The miter (hat) and crosier (staff) are symbols of St.
Augustine in his role of bishop. St. Augustine’s
philosophy of education is the basis of our philosophy at Cascia Hall. His
words still guide and direct us.
The cincture (belt) reminds us of the role of Augustine as
a founder and member of a religious community. The Augustinian priests and brothers who administrate Cascia Hall still
wear cinctures as part of their religious habit.
The words under the seal “Veritas, Unitas and Caritas”
i.e. “Truth, Unity and Charity” are not just words; they are the core values of
Cascia Hall that we hope are inculcated into every aspect of our school. (On
some seals of the order, the words “Tolle Lege” i.e. “Take Up and Read”
represent the words that Augustine heard during his conversion to take up the
Scriptures and live them).
The date, 1926, indicates the year Cascia Hall opened its
doors for the first time.
Summer Reading Lists
Emergency Notification System
In an effort to create better communication in times of crisis and distress in our
community, we have chosen a company, Connect Ed, to provide us with a new
emergency notification system.
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at Cascia Hall Preparatory School, allowing the pursuit of knowledge in an open, honest, and responsible manner.
New School Partnership Announced
Cascia Hall has agreed to be a partner school with Zigong No.1 Middle School in Sichuan, China.
What's Cooking in 2007/2008?
The UPDATED Cascia Hall Cafeteria Menu and Price List are now available online!
Dress Code
K. Renee Uniform Shop offers new and refurbished uniforms, full alteration services, and lay away. Their blazers are machine washable, and they carry the shoes required by the school in the store. They are located at 5557 East 41st Street in the Highland Plaza Shopping center.
Pre-participation Evaluation
A current Pre-participation Evaluation must be provided each year by all new students entering Cascia
Hall for the first time, all Middle School Students, and all Upper School students who plan to participate in
extracurricular athletics. The “Evaluation” must be completed by your personal physician after May 1.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2007-08 Academic Year for all Grades is $9,500. If tuition is paid by the semester,
the carrying charge is $100. If tuition is paid over ten months, the carrying charge is $250. Additional costs include textbooks, uniforms, meals, and transportation.
Fees, which are limited and subject to change.
Financial Aid Application
Financial Aid Awards are made by the Financial Aid Committee of the Board of Directors, and are
based on demonstrated need. Approximately $300,000 is distributed annually to assist families with
tuition. For those applying for financial aid, the average award for the 2007-08 academic year was approximately half the
tuition. Requests for financial assistance will be considered as long as funds remain
available.
Community Service Report Form
As a requirement for graduation from Cascia Hall, Upper School students are required to complete 100
hours of community service. The purpose of this requirement is to instill in the students the values of service
and concern for one’s neighbor, school, and community. The requirement also provides opportunities for the
students to live out Cascia Hall’s core values of Truth, Unity and Love and thus experience the joy and
satisfaction of giving of one’s self.
Towers Yearbook Goes Digital!
The Towers yearbook continues breaking new ground in our 80th Anniversary year with an exciting new way of designing our yearbook! It will be designed and created using Jostens’ new “Yearbook Avenue”, a new online program that will allow our staff to work from school or home!
Assignments Online
Several Cascia Hall instructors use "Teacher Web" to publish assignments and homework for students online. Links to those teachers' assignments and homework are published here for your convenience.
Support The Cascia Hall Library
Renew magazine subscriptions, make new magazine
purchases, or send magazines as gifts online at any time of the year. Enjoy the convenience of completing multiple
renewals at one time with one payment. The Cascia Hall Library will automatically receive 40% of your purchase
price. Your chances of winning the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes are close to zero. Your chances of helping Cascia Hall’s library by ordering your magazines from this website are
100%.
Library Links
Links to research materials and websites made available by the Cascia Hall Library.
KAIROS
If you're a past, present, or future "Kaironian", we invite you to visit our new bulletin board set up just for you.
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