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About Us
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The construction of our school building was started in 1957 as a facility for CCD programs. One side of the main corridor contained four classrooms for this purpose. For two years, St. Isidore loaned space to the public school district as service to the community while plans were being made to open our Catholic school.
In September l962, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia provided a staff of four Sisters to open the school. The first eighth grade class graduated in 1967. The kindergarten was started by Mrs. Marguerite Slavonia in 1982. The new lobby was built, along with additional resource rooms and a classroom in the fall of 1987. Thirteen classrooms were added for the 1997-98 school year.
St. Isidore School actively involves parents in the educational process. The faculty and staff strive to challenge the full potential of each student. The subject areas have been enhanced with programs in art, computers, foreign language, physical education, and music.
The U. S. Department of Education in 1993-94 awarded St. Isidore’s the status of being a Blue Ribbon School. We were nationally recognized as a school of academic excellence, and we continue to promote high academic standards while providing a quality, caring, Catholic education for all our students.
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School Philosophy
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St. Isidore School is a Catholic elementary school that supports the belief that parents are the primary educators of their children. As facilitators of this process, we are committed to support and assist parents in preparing their children as Catholics for life in our complex, technological, and ever-changing world. We believe that this mission must focus and maintain our children’s growth toward becoming educated, ethical, caring adults. We place emphasis on academic excellence, providing opportunities for the students to extend their abilities to reason and think in creative ways to apply what they know to the world around them, and to work together for common goals. We recognize and respect the individuality and dignity of all members of the school community. Collectively we provide the tools needed for students to develop an awareness and application of Catholic principles, Gospel values, and spiritual growth necessary to prepare them for a life of faith-filled service.
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Mission Statement
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St. Isidore School is committed to providing a quality, caring, Catholic education to all our students..
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School-Wide Learning Expectations
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The St. Isidore curriculum and instruction are designed to provide students in Kindergarten through eighth grade the foundation of knowledge, characteristics, and skills in order to:
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Live religious, ethical lives that demonstrate their awareness and application of Catholic principles, Gospel values, and spritual growth and development;
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Be responsible citizens with a strong commitment to the stewardship of all God’s creation;
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Use their awareness of self to continue their lifelong learning and serve the communities to which they belong;
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Be able to think/process information, reason, and apply problem solving skills;
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Develop and maintain healthy habits of body and mind and live at high levels of fitness and wellness;
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Communicate clearly through oral and written word, technology, and the arts;
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Be productive workers with competitive work skills;
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Be informed decision makers.
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Application Information
The Following Are Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
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How many students are in each class?
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We have two classes per grade level. Grades 1-8 has 36 per class. Grade K has 18 per class ( with four sections - two a.m. and two p.m)
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What are the tuition fees?
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Tuition fees for 2006-07 are as follows:
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Tuition For
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In Parish
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Out of Parish
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1 child
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$5,545
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$5,630
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2 children
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$9,800
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$9,960
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3 children
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$14,690
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$14,945
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4 children
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$18,020
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$18,365
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What other admission fees are charged?
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Registration Fee
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1 Child
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$200
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2 Children
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$375
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3 Children
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$525
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4 Children
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$650
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What are the school hours?
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Regular school schedule
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7:50 AM. to 2:50 PM
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Grade K – AM
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7:50 AM - 11:30 PM
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Grade K – PM
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11:30 AM-2:50 PM
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Minimum Days
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7:50 AM - 12:15 PM
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Is there Child Care?
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We are very proud of our Kids Konnection. The facility is open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. when school is in session. There is a registration fee of $25.00 per family. The hourly fee is $6.00/ hour per student who are registered and $7.00/hour per student not registered.
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For more About Us, look at our Family Handbook for Policies and Procedures, as well as other areas on our website for more specific information.
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2007-2008 St. Isidore School Application (click here to download)