About Saint Sebastian School
Mission Statement | Philosophy | Distinctions | Curriculum | Facilities | Extracurricular Activities
Mission Statement
We, the staff of St. Sebastian School, want our students to know Jesus Christ and develop a relationship with Him, and the Father, and the Holy Spirit. We teach children the Catholic faith and instill in them the value of Christian decision making in a secular world. We also strive to help them develop a spirit of service to their community and world.
Philosophy
A quality education is our first priority. We believe that this is best attained, by stressing both respect for authority, and being a member of the larger community, which is the Church. Religious and secular education, are not isolated events. Rather, they can only take place with the partnership of both parents and educators. We expect parents to show their commitment to our faith, our Church, and our God by attending weekly Mass with their children. Our hope is that one day our students will look back on their time at St. Sebastian as a solid foundation in faith and education.
At Saint Sebastian School
Academic achievement plus physical and spiritual growth is the goal.
Students are taught to expect success because St. Sebastian School provides the educational foundation for achievement in life.
Excellence is demanded of all those who enter the halls of St. Sebastian School including every student, teacher, administrator, and parent.
Each student is challenged academically, spiritually, and athletically to be prepared for life's journeys.
Students are challenged by a demanding curriculum with special attention paid to the technology of today and tomorrow.
Saint Sebastian Distinctions
- God centered Catholic education
- Superior Iowa Basic Skills test scores:
- Students average nearly two grades above their current grade level.
- Eighth-grade students exceed many high school students in math and science.
- Disciplined and safe learning environment
- Certified Chemistry and Physics teacher for 7th and 8th grade science
- Nearly $3,000,000 in campus renovation/construction since 2000
- 132 computers, controlled internet access, and weekly computer class for all students
- Advanced reading programs
- State-of-the-art Science lab
- Two are classrooms and a pottery kiln with weekly class for all students
- Stage for student theater productions and musical performances
- Foreign language facility with weekly class for all students
- Accredited teach with teacher's aide per class for Pre-K through 3rd Grades
- Library with over 5,000 books plus hundred of educational CDs and videos
- Weekly religion class for all students
- Weekly physical education class for all students
- Weekly music class for all students
Curriculum
Center for Early Learning
- Half-day classes for 3 and 4 year old available in morning or afternoon
- Full-day classes for 4 and 5 year olds
- Emphasis on pre-reading, pre-writing, math, social, motor skills, and faith formation
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education required for all teachers
- Teacher/Student ratio is 1:14 or less
- Aftercare available until 6:00 P.M.
- Learn more about the Preschool
Kindergarten
- Full-day classes
- Emphasis on reading, math writing, social and motor skills
- Weekly computer class
- Weekly foreign language class
- Weekly art class
- Weekly music class
- Weekly physical education class
- Weekly library science class
- Aftercare available until 6:00 P.M.
Grade School
- Grades 1 through 8
- Daily classes include math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and language
- Weekly computer class
- Weekly science lab class
- Weekly foreign language class
- Weekly art class
- Weekly music class
- Weekly physical education class
- Weekly library science class
- Weekly religion class
- Aftercare available until 6:00 P.M. up to 6th grade
Facilities
Center for Early Learning
- Six classrooms
- Private Driveway for safe and secure drop off/pick up for all students
- Two multi-purpose rooms
- Playground and athletic field for recess
- Administrative offices
Grade School
- 22 classrooms
- Computer Lab
- Science Lab
- Playground and athletic field for recess
- Library
- Two Art classrooms
- Nurse's Office
- Guidance counselor's office
- Administrative offices
Byrider Recreation Center
- Full length basketball court with six retractable basketball goals
- 500 spectator capacity
- Physical education classes for all students
- Intramural facilities for basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer
- Three locker rooms
- Foreign language facility
- Two large meeting rooms
- Full service kitchen facilities
Zwisler Hall Multi-Purpose Building
- Full service kitchen facility and large student dining area
- Stage for concerts, theater productions, and assemblies
- Grand meeting room with convertible seating for up to 500
- Three additional meeting areas
Extracurricular Activities
- Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts
- Brownies/Girl Scouts
- Indian Princesses/Indian Guides
- School Band
- Science Olympiad
- Science Fair
- Reading Club
- Math Club
- Yearbook
- Hiking Club
- Athletic Teams
- Football (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Soccer (Boys and Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Track (Boys and Girls)
- Baseball (Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
- Drama Club
- Student Council
- Ski Club
- Youth Ministries
- School Choir
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