Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Koinonia" mean?
"Koinonia" is a Greek word meaning "Fellowship in the Holy Spirit."

What is the average Koinonia class size?
In 2008, the average class size in K-8 is 16 students. The high school average class size is 24 students.

How well prepared are Koinonia students for college?
Koinonia graduates have continued their education at many different universities, including Notre Dame, Seton Hall, Rutgers, Villanova, Christendom College, Cooper Union, Providence College, Benedictine College, University of Pennsylvania, Holy Cross, Kean University, The Fashion Institute of Technology, the Franciscan University at Steubenville, Dartmouth, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York University, and many others.

Furthermore, the SAT scores of Koinonia students are consistently above the national average. In 2007, the average national score on the SAT was 502 for Verbal and 515 for Math. The average score of Koinonia students was 598 and 594, respectively. Learn more about Academic Achievement at Koinonia.

What are the course offerings at Koinonia?
Koinonia offers a full curriculum for the college bound. Service opportunities are also integrated into the curriculum.

What are the faith opportunities at Koinonia?
Students at Koinonia participate in religious education every day. K-6 classes use the Faith and Life curriculum. 7-12th grade students are taught a curriculum based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Holy Scripture, and papal teachings. The entire school attends First Friday Mass each month. Twice a week students gather to pray the rosary, and three days a week the student body gathers for charismatic prayer. The sacrament of Confession is available on a weekly basis.

We are excited to announce that a Eucharistic Chapel will open on campus in the winter of 2008, which will allow students to regularly participate in Eucharistic adoration.

What does KA cost to attend?
Tuition at Koinonia Academy is comparable to other Catholic schools. For specific tuition queries, please contact the school at (908) 668-9002.

How can parents get involved at Koinonia?
The Koinonia Parents Advisory Committee (KPAC) provides many opportunities for parents to support the work at Koinonia through various committees and events run through the year.

How do we book the Koinonia Academy Concert Choir for a concert, retreat, or visit?
The choir is available for a variety of performances and/or ministry opportunities throughout the year. For information, contact Director Tom Appert at (908) 868-4976 or via e-mail at tom.appert@gmail.com .