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Principal |
Dorothy Fanning email the principal |
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Awards |
Mid-Columbia Spelling Bee winners (2007), Science Olympiad- Regional and State participants (2007), VFW Essay Winners |
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Special features |
religious, before- and after- school care |
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Gender composition |
coed |
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Dress code |
Uniforms required: Students wear uniform pants November through March. April through June and August through October, students wear uniform shorts. Uniform shirts are light blue or white polo-style. Elementary girls may wear uniform jumpers year round. All students have the option of wearing the school approved uniform sweatshirts. |
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School Mission
- St. Joseph’s Parish School, a compassionate, Catholic community, in a tradition of academic excellence strives to:
Foster a Christian environment of family and friendship.
Educate children in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition.
Prepare children for leadership in church and society through a sound and challenging basic academic curriculum.
Enable a child to recognize his or her self worth.
Encourage a child to internalize the values of self-discipline, mutual respect, personal morality and social justice.
Nurture an individual’s natural desire to learn.
| Curriculum |
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Our preschool program is Montessori certified with 6 MIA certified teachers.
- Elementary curriculum includes, religion, math, science, reading/lang. arts, social studies, computers, art, p.e. and library. Students also participate in service projects.
- Middle School curriculum includes, religion, English, literature, science, social studies, computers, p.e, and math, as well as algebra, geometry and Wa. State History for high school credit. Students also participate in service projects.
- New, technology enhanced teaching stations are used in all grade levels.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, cross country, football, soccer, track and wrestling.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Science Olympiad (6th-8th graders); Mustang Musicians (6th-8th graders); Yearbook Club (6th-8th graders) and Children's Choir (1st-5th graders).
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, chorus and drawing/painting.
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Parent and Community Support
- Our parents participate in many of the school activities and community builders that we have each year. It is a key component that adds to the close knit community feel of our school.
| Technology and Facilities |
- This school offers wireless internet (wi-fi) access to students.
- This school was established between 1960-1969.
- No transportation is provided to this school.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: A new school wing is on the horizon. We are currently looking at designs to include a new library, computer lab, science lab, music room and several more classrooms, as well as new school office, staff room and conference room.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: We have a school gymansium with attached kitchen area, and locker room.
- Library facilities: We have a well maintained library with a high quality collection of books.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Measures used to evaluate applicants: interview.
- Of the students who applied for admission to this school for the current school year, 81-100% were accepted.
- Tuition: $3000-$3999
- 0-20% of students receive financial aid to attend this school.
- St. Joseph's School provides scholarships and/or tuition assistance to those students in need. There is an application process in order to establish available assistance. We encourage those who are in need to apply and not let financial status discourage them from receiving a quality, faith-based education.
- Students at this school enroll by choice.
- Less than half of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:20 am to 3:00 pm.
- Principal has been at this school for 2 years.
- Principal has 32 years of experience.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 02/12/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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