Ascension of Our Lord School has been a beacon of hope to the Kensington community for over 100 years. Our mission is to remain strong in our Roman Catholic faith as we face the challenges of our ever-changing society. The concern and dedication of our faculty and staff promotes a safe and nurturing learning environment that provides for the spiritual academic, moral, and social development of our students.

• Jesus Christ is the reason for our school's existence.

• God is present in all of our children and, as such, we should encourage all children to develop their God-given talents.

• A Catholic school educates children spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

• All faculty, staff members, students, and parents should be treated with dignity and respect.

• All children are capable of learning, but all children do not learn in the same way.

• Children need to feel safe in the classroom in order to have an effective learning environment.

• Parents should take an active role in their child's education.

• Communication between parents and teachers is essential for a successful partnership between home and school.