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School Profile
School Mission
Utilizing a curriculum infused with the Gospel, the faculty and staff reinforce
the Catholic values instilled by the parents, the primary educators.
In a caring, homelike atmosphere, we are committed to developing the whole child
by:
- teaching the Catholic
faith as a way of life in which time, talent, and treasures are shared with God and others;
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fostering a healthy
learning environment where self-esteem, leadership and responsibility
are nurtured;
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providing a diverse,
integrated curriculum which develops strong basic skills;
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challenging students to become independent thinkers, communicators, and conscientious members of today's highly
technological society; striving to inspire an
enthusiasm for the long learning.
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Description |
St. Lawrence School provides a quality
Catholic education for students in preschool through Grade 6 in a safe and supportive
environment conducive to learning. |
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Enrollment |
200 students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. |
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Administration |
Mrs. Jody Williams, Principal
Rev. Daniel Gartland, Pastor |
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Faculty |
Principal, 10 classroom teachers, physical
education teacher, music teacher, counselor. Classroom Teachers -
75% have Master's
degrees and all are State Certified. |
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Students |
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 |
North Central Association (NCA)
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 |
Indiana State ranking of Exemplary Progress, highest ranking under the State of Indiana’s accountability system for K-12.
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Spiritual Growth |
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 |
State-approved curriculum: Language Arts,
Phonics, Math, Social Studies, Science, Penmanship, Art, Music, Physical Education,
Health, AIDS & Drug Education. Basics skills are reinforced through the use of computers.
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Enrichment |
Education Fair: Science, History, Media;
County Spelling Bee, National Geography Bee, Tri-Kappa Poetry Contest, Christian
Schools Spelling and Math Competition, Educational Field Trips, Annual Christmas and Spring
Music programs, choir, regional and state science, a variety of community activities.
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Technology |
Formal technology instruction one hour each week. |
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Special Services |
Student Testing Services and Speech Therapist
provided through GLASS, Community Health programs, Volunteer Tutoring in Reading
and Math, Purdue University School of Education's 'Special Friend' program.
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Extra-Curriculars |
Band, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Student
Council |
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Athletics |
Volleyball - Girls, grades 5 and 6
Basketball - Girls and Boys, grades 4, 5 and 6
Cheerleading - Girls, grades 5 and 6
Basketball Basic - Boys and Girls, grades K though 3
Track/Cross Country - Boys and Girls, grade 6 (at CC)
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Extended Care |
Busy Bee After School Care
St. Lawrence School
Monday—Friday 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Parents |
Parent Teacher Organization |
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