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booksSt. Cecilia School currently educates approximately 230 students in Preschool through 5th Grade.  There are two sections of 1st and 2nd grade classes, with Kindergarten, 3rd 4th and 5th grade each with one section, bringing our average class size to 22.  Preschool classes are available for both three and four year old children.  A licensed classroom teacher staffs each class.  In addition, teacher associates assist in all classes preschool through 5th grade.  Ours is a Christ-centered environment where staff focuses on the whole child; spiritually, academically, artistically, physically and emotionally.  The quality of education received is supported by the high test scores students receive.  As measured by the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), our students in grades 3-5 demonstrate an average proficiency in reading of 97%, in mathematics of 97% and in science of 95%.  Graduates of St. Cecilia School go on to do well in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.

Our dedicated and experienced faculty and support staff encourages each child to develop their gifts and talents.  All students in St. Cecilia School are challenged to become lifelong learners.  This environment promotes each student’s feeling of self-worth and a willingness to love and care for others in the true spirit of Christ.

  • Enrollment of 235 students (2007-2008)
  • Average class size—22
  • Two sections classes in 1st and 2nd grade
  • Teacher associates in all classes preschool through 5th grade
  • Average proficiency in reading, math and science—96%

 

Enhanced Curriculum

  • Accelerated Reading
  • Daily Math
  • Daily Oral Language
  • Drop Everything and Read
  • Inquiry-Based Science
  • Literature Circles
  • Six Traits of Writing
  • Young Scientist Program

Value-Based Education

  • Daily All-School and Classroom Prayer
  • Religion Buddies
  • Sacramental Preparation
  • Service Projects
  • Student/Adult Prayer Partner Program
  • Weekly Catholic Liturgies

Extracurricular Activities

  • After School Art Enrichment Program
  • After School Chess Club
  • Band and Orchestra program for 3rd-5th grade students
  • Before or After School Foreign Language Program
  • National Geographic Geography Bee
  • Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl
  • Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee