About Saint Sebastian School
Schedule a Tour | Mission Statement | Philosophy | Distinctions | Curriculum | Facilities | Extracurricular Activities
Schedule a Tour
If you are looking to experience a quality learning environment in a warm, friendly, and deeply rooted community atmosphere, look no further than St. Sebastian Parish School. To schedule a tour, please call (330) 836-9107.
Mission Statement
St. Sebastian School is dedicated to Christ and committed to excellence in education. We honor the Catholic Christian traditions of the past, work to develop our talents today, and prepare for Christian service in the future.
Philosophy
A quality Catholic education is the priority at St. Sebastian School. Parents, as primary educators of the children, and teachers, as professional educators, respect the teachings of the Catholic Church, demonstrate Christian living, and are committed to faith formation.
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 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 art 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 teachers with teacher's aide per class for Pre-K through 3rd Grades
- Library with more than 5,000 books plus hundred of educational CDs and videos
- Daily religion class for all students
- Weekly physical education class for all students
- Weekly music class for all students
Curriculum
St. Sebastian Center for Early Learning
- Half-day classes for 3 and 4 year-olds available in morning or afternoon
- Full-day classes for 4 and 5 year-olds
- Emphasis on pre-reading, pre-writing, math, social and motor skills, as well as faith formation
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required for preschool teachers
- Teacher/Student ratio is 1:14 or less
- Aftercare available until 6:00 daily
- Learn more about the Preschool
Kindergarten
- Full-day classes
- Emphasis on reading, math, writing, social and motor skills
- Weekly classes include: computers, foreign language, art, music, physical education and library
- Daily religion class
- Aftercare available until 6:00 daily
Grade School
- Grades 1 through 8
- Daily classes include: math, reading, writing, science, social studies, religion and language
- Weekly classes include: computers, foreign language, science lab, art, music, physical education and library
- Aftercare available until 6:00 daily (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
- State-of-the-art 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 seating capacity
- Physical education classes for all students
- Intramural facilities for basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer
- Three locker rooms
- Foreign language classroom
- 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
- Youth Ministries
- School Band
- School Choir
- Science Olympiad
- Science Fair
- Yearbook
- Student Council
- Reading Club
- Math Club
- Hiking Club
- Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts
- Brownies/Girl Scouts
- Indian Princesses/Indian Guides
- Drama Club
- Ski Club
- Athletic Teams
- Football (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Soccer (Boys and Girls) Download the registration form for DD soccer
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Track (Boys and Girls)
- Baseball (Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys