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School Profile
School Mission
St. Boniface fosters spirituality and academic excellence in a distinctive Catholic
Franciscan environment with high expectations for students in grades four to six
by developing the whole person and facilitating the success of all students.
St. Boniface School accomplishes this by:
- teaching Catholicism as a faith to be lived.
- providing a core curriculum program of studies.
- recognizing each individual's ability.
- assisting students to grow in confidence.
Description
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St. Boniface School provides a quality Catholic education for students in Grades 4 through
6 in a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
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Enrollment
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128 students in grades 4 through 6.
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Administration
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Sr. Lenore Schwartz, Principal
Rev. Timothy Alkire, Pastor
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Faculty
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Principal, 6 classroom teachers, physical education teacher, music teacher, art teacher, resource
room, computer lab, counselor, Title I. 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 19:1. 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.
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Spiritual Growth
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Daily
religious instruction in the Catholic Faith, daily prayer, Holy Mass twice a week,
Sacramental Preparation, active participation 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, Handwriting,
Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Lab and Substance Abuse & AIDS Education.
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Enrichment
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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 16 student IMac computers.
Curriculum includes keyboarding, software application
exposure,
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 and part-time Resource
Teacher,
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, Boy Scouts, Band
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Athletics
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Volleyball
— Grades 4-6 Girls
Little Gridiron Football—Grades 4-6 Boys
Cross
Country — Grade 6 with CC Jr. High Team
Basketball — Grades 4-6 Boys & Girls
Soccer—Boys and Girls through local Soccer programs
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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 @ St. Mary School available to St. Boniface students.
Monday—Friday 2:50 - 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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