St. Cecilia School & Academy
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| Our Philosophy: Through education we strive to love God, our neighbors and ourselves. Our Vision: St. Cecilia School is a Catholic elementary, Christ-centered urban school helping to prepare its students to proclaim the Good News and to translate Gospel values into action. The education received is important both for the individual, in promoting the dignity of human life, and for society, in actively pursuing peace and justice. These skills and virtues are necessary for effective service to the community, and for the development of a well-balanced person. Therefore, as a faith community, we see that our Vision is to provide an atmosphere in which each child can develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Our Mission: In order to accomplish our vision, St. Cecilia is committed to: |
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 “Success is Found Within” Christian Family Environment • Family involvement an important part of the school life • Daily experiences of Mass and prayer • Community events, an exciting part of the school year • Student community service • Open to all faiths • Tuition assistance available • K thru 8 Safe Neighborhood School • Promoting positive and healthy relationships • Video security system • Zero tolerance for violence • Rooted in the neighborhood for over 100 years Successful Nativity/Miguel Model • Extended school-day & year • Free, summer camp experience • Guided homework • 25 Weekly Enrichment Classes taught by outside professionals • Financial and educational support in high school • For grades 6,7, & 8 Our Successes • Iowa National Test scores up 16% in past 2 years • 65% of Academy students on honor roll, May 2008 • High schools our students attend: St. Louis University (SLUH), Nerinx Hall, Christian Brotheres College (CBC), St. John Vianney, Incarnate Word Academy, Bishop Dubourg, St. Elizabeth's Academy, Rosati-Kain, St. Mary's & Notre Dame High Schools. College Prep Curriculum The St. Cecilia Academy day begins at 7:15 am with breakfast and concludes at 4:30 pm. A primary objective of the school is to provide an academically challenging and highly structured learning environment, providing for the social, moral and emotional development of each student. Students pursue a rigorous academic program with the expectation that they will be accepted into parochial, public or private college preparatory high schools and hopefully college. The instructional day begins at 7:40 am and ends at 2:00 pm. St. Cecilia chosen for the 2009-10 Adopt-A-School program.....Read More> |
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• Challenging and creative curriculum • After school programs • Weekend field trips • Retreats and learning trips Diverse Cultural Experience • Celebration of all students’ cultural traditions • Unique multicultural learning experience • Translation for non-English speaking parents • ESL program Financial Support The average cost of primary grades private school tuition is $8,000 per year and $12,000 for the academy. Because most of the students attending St. Cecilia come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds their tuition is 80% subsidized. Your donation will go towards filling the gap between what our students' parents can afford and the financial assistance St. Cecilia's must meet. Adopt A Student You can specify that you would like to give the gift of tuition for a student, even by name. The student who receives your generous gift will send you a personal update so you can hear about their progress. many donors build a relationship with a student that becomes mutually beneficial throughout both their lives. Other Assistance Our 6th, 7th and 8th grade academy program is generously funded by the ACCESS Academies foundation. |
| Nativity/Miguel Model First embedded Nativity / Miguel School in the country. One of 64 Nativity/Miguel Schools To find out more about these schools visit: www.nativitymiguelschools.org |
How You Can Help NowVOLUNTEER! Contact us today to volunteer. We need lots of talented people: bilingual speakers, and helping hearts. Ask yourself "how may I help?" SPREAD THE WORD! We invite you to take a look around our website and ask your friends to come see us too. Please visit our church website also! |