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April 2007
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Thank you for considering St. Elizabeth School. I hope you decide to follow through with this application and we prove to be the school that can best meet your child’s educational needs.
Testing for the 2007-08 school year was held on January 20, 2007. Openings are limited. Testing is scheduled by appointment only. If you would like to have your child considered for enrollment in our school, please call or e-mail the school office for an application. It is essential that you return the completed application with the necessary documentation, and a $25.00 application fee.
Needed documentation:
1. Xerox copy of legal Birth Certificate
2. Xerox copy of Baptismal Certificate (Catholics only)
3. Copy of previous year’s report card and this year’s lst Semester Report Card. If your child is applying for Kindergarten, a Preschool Evaluation Is required.
4. Reference Report (enclosed) - completed by your child’s current school.
5. $25.00 application/testing fee (Non Refundable)
On the day of testing, your child will need to bring the following (Grs 2-8 only):
1. Two #2 pencils, sharpened
2. Scratch paper for math
We look forward to meeting with you and being of service to your family.
Sincerely,
Sr. Bernarda Sindol, O.P.
Principal
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Philosophy:"A true education aims at the formation of the human person with respect to his ultimate goal, and simultaneously with respect to the good of those societies of which, as a man he is a member, and whose responsibilities, as an adult, he will share." (Declaration of Christian Education, Vatican I)
In line with the above statement, our statement of Philosophy of Education follows:
St. Elizabeth School is a Catholic community dedicated to the formation of the whole child to meet the challenges of living in Christ. We strive for academic excellence through a curriculum that integrates Catholic truths and values. We foster caring, respect, compassion, diversity, and student responsibility in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ. We promote optimal learning through spiritual, intellectual, psychological, emotional, physical, and sociological development.
Mission:Our caring community provides quality education incorporating Catholic values, which enhances life long learning.
History:St. Elizabeth was es
tablished in 1964 under the Sacred Hearts Fathers and staffed by the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary. At present, St. Elizabeth is staffed by Franciscan Fathers, Dominican Sisters and lay instructors. The school has produced more than 1,200 graduates who have successfully entered the job force as graduates from Catholic high schools and universities. School Hours:Regular attendance and punctuality are encouraged. School begins promptly at 7:50 a.m. with a warning bell at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving before 7:30 a.m. should be enrolled in morning care or in the church at our daily 7:00 a.m. mass. School ends at 2:30 p.m. (Grades K-4) and 2:45 p.m. (Grades 5-8). The 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month are 12:00 p.m. dismissal days. The school calendar is prepared and sent home each year.
Office Hours:Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month when the office closes at 12:00 noon for teacher meetings.
Curriculum:Academic Programs:
Provides the student with a basic foundation in Catholic teachings and varied opportunities to develop a personal relationship with God. Students are required to participate in Religion classes and church services held during the school day.Religion –
Language Arts – Develops proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills which enable communication with others in standard English.
Mathematics – Develops "mathematical power" so students can apply math beyond the classroom.
Science – Enhances the discovery and appreciation of the natural environment and promotes the desire of inquiry and discovery.
Social Studies – Develop global awareness, good citizenship, etc.
Co-Curricular Programs:
Physical Education
Health/Human Sexuality
Speech
Music
Computer Literacy
Art
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Sports (Grades 5-8)
Junior Police Officers
Educational Excursions
Student Council
Hula Halau Yearbook Staff
Student of the Quarter
Praise Choir
Japanese
Altar Servers
Instruction:A variety of methods of instructional delivery are utilized in the classroom. They include direct teaching, whole group lectures and discussions, small group activities, hands-on learning activities and use of multi-media.
Financial Information:Total cost per student for school year 2007-08 is $4,000.00 (paid in full) or $4,150.00 (FACTS – partial monthly payment plan). In addition, a non-refundable, admission fee of $250.00 is payable upon acceptance.
Before and After School Care (Grades K-4):Before school care is provided by Kama’aina Kids from 6:00 - 7:30 a.m. in the Church Hall. The monthly rate is $40.00 per month. After School Care is provided from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. This monthly rate is $95.00 per month. Drop in service is $5.00 a day except for mini days which will be $10.00 a day.
Study Skills Program (Grades 5-8):The Study Skills Program is an after school service offered to 5th through 8th grade students. It allows students to do their homework in a supervised atmosphere. Cost is $85.00 per month. Drop in service is $10.00 per day.
Cafeteria:Food service is provided by a local catering company. Lunches served are prepared according to the federal food and nutritional guidelines to insure a healthy and balanced meal. We offer a milk/juice program.
WASC/WCEA Accredited