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A Typical Day

Explore a City Academy student’s typical day by scrolling through the timeline or selecting a particular time of day.

7:00 a.m.

City Academy opens for breakfast and before school programming including Chess Club.
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7:15 a.m.

The principal greets every family, every morning. She builds student character by encouraging firm handshakes and eye contact with teachers and classmates to start the day.

7:55 a.m.

City Academy students gather to recite "My Pledge of Allegiance to Me" by Edna J. Hanks Pipes. Typically, one class is chosen to lead and the school repeats each line.
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8:05 a.m.

“Morning meetings” convene in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade classrooms to promote enthusiasm and cooperation for the day ahead.

9:00 a.m.

Specialist classes begin as upper school (2-6 grade) students move in small groups to art, science, mathematics, physical education/health, Spanish and music.

10:00 a.m.

All students enjoy morning snack and recess.

11:20 a.m.

Lunch is prepared in the school kitchen and served family style in four different shifts. Teachers, staff members and student teachers each host a table.

12:00 p.m.

Music classes rotate between general music and violin lessons. All first through sixth grade students participate in the Suzuki Method of violin instruction.

3:30 p.m.

School day ends, extended day activities begin with 15 minutes of play followed by homework club for second through sixth grade students.
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6:00 p.m.

City Academy closes.

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St. Louis, MO 63115

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