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St.
Cecilia School & Academy
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
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- rigorous academic programs
- racially and economically diverse
families
- incorporating educational best practices
- personal, group and liturgical prayer
- encouraging children to be thoughtful,
creative, and industrious in pursuing knowledge
- offering support and opportunities to
succeed in high school and college
- partnering with students and families
who are dedicated to working hard
- service in the neighborhood
- liberating and empowering learning
experiences
- lifelong learners
- fostering responsible citizenship
- the Nativity Miguel school model, which
includes an extended day and year, graduate support and
over 40 enrichment programs
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| We believe that each student is capable
of learning and that students can excel in academics and in
life regardless of societal influences, socioeconomic
status, or race/ethnic background. We strive to help each
child grow as a well integrated person, able to assume an
active role in the Church and in the world and one who loves
God, their neighbors and themselves. |
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
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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.
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Our Academy graduates
attend:
Enriched Learning
Opportunities
• 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. |
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