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School Profile
School Mission
St.
Mary's Elementary School works in partnership with families, the community, and
the Church to provide a nurturing environment for students in kindergarten through
grade three. The school is a center where teachers and staff, in cooperation
with families, guide the child's early development in faith, academics and self-esteem.
St. Mary’s School accomplishes this by:
- Instructing the children in Catholic doctrine,
preparing them for liturgies and the reception of the sacraments, and providing opportunities to live
their faith.
- Developing the child's potential by offering an academic curriculum strong in the
fundamental skills with attention given to individual needs.
- Assisting children to grow in self-esteem and
self-discipline within an environment based on mutual love, respect, and parental support.
Description
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St.
Mary Cathedral School provides a quality Catholic education for students in kindergarten
through Grade 3 in a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
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Enrollment
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165
students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
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Administration
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Mrs
Jody Williams, Principal
Rev.
Dan Gartland, Pastor
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Faculty
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Principal,
11 classroom teachers, physical education teacher, music teacher, resource room,
computer lab, counselor, Title I and enrichment. Classroom Teachers - 50% have Master's
degrees and all are State Certified.
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Students
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Student/teacher ratio is 21:1. Students come from the surrounding parishes in the
Greater Lafayette area. Open to non-Catholic students.
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Accreditation Memberships
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AdvancEd
First Class Accreditation by the State of Indiana
Member of Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA)
Member of National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
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ISTEP+
Performance
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Indiana State ranking of Exemplary Progress, highest ranking under the State of
Indiana’s accountability system for K-12.
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Daily Schedule
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Classes begin at
8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 3:00 p.m.
Morning Kindergarten:
8:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
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Spiritual Growth
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Religious instruction in the Catholic Faith, daily prayer, Holy Mass twice a week,
Sacramental Preparation in liturgical celebrations, Altar Servers, Family Life program,
and Service Projects.
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Curriculum
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State-approved curriculum: Language Arts, Phonics, Math, Social Studies, Science,
Penmanship, Art, Music, Physical Education, Substance Abuse, and AIDS Education. Basics
skills are reinforced through the use of computers.
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Enrichment
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Spanish,
Education Fair: Science & History, Media;
Field Trips, Educational Contests, Music, Choir, Special Assemblies, Christian Schools Spelling and Math Competition, Annual Fall and Spring Music programs.
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Technology
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Computer Lab with 24 student IBM computers and 2-3 IBM computers in each classroom. Curriculum includes
keyboarding, MS Application exposure, Kidspirtation, Kid Pix, Internet use and safety.
Automated Library System.
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Special Services
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Student Guidance
Counselor, Greater Lafayette Area Special Services, Speech Therapist,
Health Programs
and Testing,
Parent Volunteer Program, Remedial and Enrichment Programs, Rainbows
for God’s Children, Title I Reading.
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Extra-Curriculars
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Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
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Athletics
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Intramural Basketball
— Grades 1-3 Boys & Girls
Soccer—Boys and
Girls through local Soccer programs
Little Gridiron
Football—Grade 3
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Transportation
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No Catholic School
System bus system. The Lafayette School
Corporation provides public school bus transportation in some areas of Lafayette.
Call (765) 449-3293 for more information. Carpooling assistance is provided by the
school office by providing names of families living in your general neighborhood.
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Extended Care
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St. Mary’s After School Care at St. Mary School
Monday—Friday 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
YWCA and YMCA provide
bus service to and from St. Mary’s for their after school programs.
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Parents
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St. Mary/St. Boniface
PTO. Projects are fundraising and social in nature including the Fall Festival,
movie nights, teacher appreciation luncheons, etc.
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