Donate Now! Visitation School is eager to welcome all students back on campus for in-person instruction, five days a week on August 26 while following social distancing guidelines. We are committed to educating the whole child and recognize that you, the parents and guardians, are the primary educators. Visitation offers an excellent academic experience at each level that is defined by high standards of achievement, close personal interactions with faculty and a clear sense of purpose. Fax: 610-539-3240 One special dimension of the Vis experience is the frequent pairing of students with younger and older partners. Here at Visitation School, our students are surrounded by high academic and personal expectations and positive examples of “being who you are and being that well,”—all in an excellent academic community filled with our Salesian tradition. Students and teachers at Visitation are part of a close, strong community founded on trust. Since 1883, Visitation BVM School has stood proudly on Lehigh Avenue as a Beacon of Hope in Kensington. Sprawling campus with outdoor classroom and learning lodge, excellent athletic facilities, Fine Arts Center and state-of-the-art STEM Center. The Secret Santa Shop will be virtual this year. Phone: 610-539-5572 Fax: 610-539-3240 Email: rectory@visitationbvm.org. VISTA Productions is hosting a Zoom Party for those interested in learning about the theater program. A Visitation education in more than just academic achievement; it's about growth and wholeness in mind, body and spirit. © 2018 Visitation B.V.M School | 300 E. Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | Tel: 215-634-7280 | Fax: 215-634-4062 |. 651-683-1700 | info@vischool.org, COED, THEN ALL-GIRLS: A PERFECT COMBINATION. Visitation senior Helaina Sislo was awarded the prestigious Graduate Women in Science award. Please click on the below links for information. This is an experience not just about academic achievement, but growth and wholeness in mind, body and spirit. We educate boys and girls from Montessori Pre-K through grade five and all-girls in grades six to twelve. I love the community here at Vis! Learn more about this school’s location and contact information, and explore other nearby schools. Overall, I love everything about Vis, but these are the events and moments that make my experience special. Our school is a welcoming and safe community for students in Prekindergarten through 8th grade that provides exceptional education in a faith-filled environment. Student/teacher ratio makes for small class sizes. We educate boys and girls from Montessori Pre-K through grade five and all-girls in grades six to twelve. Visitation BVM School Visitation has been serving the families of Kensington since 1883. We provide school information and parenting resources to help millions of American families choose the right school, support learning at home, and guide their children to great futures. Encourage school administrators to update your school’s profile. We find that with the right guides and friends, the most important lessons in character and kindness come naturally. | We provide a Catholic Education for students in Pre-K 3-8th grade. Throughout our 135 year history families of many cultures and languages have called Visitation home. I love seeing everyone come together to support Vis! Our school, affectionately known simply as Vizo or Vis, has grown with the neighborhood to ensure that we are providing what our student body needs most. Ad Choices. awarded in need-based financial grants annually. I can be confident about who I am when I'm around the girls in my class.". "I love how accepting the girls at Vis are. Email: rectory@visitationbvm.org, Monday - 9AM - 7PM, Tuesday - 9AM - 4PM, Wednesday - 9AM - 7PM & Thursday: 9AM - 4PM & Friday 9AM - 4PM, Sister Holy Family of Nazareth Past and Present, Parish Sons and Daughters Past and Present, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), Copyright 2019 by Visitation Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Catholic Website Design by Connecting Members. Visitation B.V.M School is a beacon of hope to the families of our diverse community. We are an independent Catholic school founded in 1873 by the Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary. Full of affirmation and expectation, this simple phrase beautifully captures the spirit of a Visitation education. Norristown, PA 19403-2665, Phone: 610-539-5572 GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Students are known, loved and challenged. ", "I love the Vis community. Your web browser does not support the