Awards & Honors 

  • A 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
  • Govornor Thomas Edison Award for STEM Education 5 years in a row
  • A STEM designated school by The State of Ohio
  • Principal Anthony Rohr awarded the Diocese of Cleveland, Christ the Teacher Award

 

Key Distinctions

  • A Faith-Based, Whole-Child approach
  • Award winning faculty with continual professional development
  • High Achievement, High Growth on all subjects
  • Accredited teachers with aide Pre-K through 3rd grade

 

Faith-Filled Education 

  • Weekly mass participation at St. Sebastian Parish Church by all students grade K-8
  • Daily Religion classes
  • Sacramental Prepartion is included for First Communion (Grade 2) and Confirmation (Grade 8)
  • Eucharistic Adoration
  • Students attend Retreats, have visiting Missionaries and Faith Speakers 

 

Technology and Innovation Focus

  • Many forms of technology including over 200 ipads, Google Chromebooks, laptops, SMARTboards, state-of-the-art Computer Lab, BEAM Audio devices throughout the school and multiple mobile computer labs enabling students to utilize technology in the classroom
  • One to One Chromebook program for students in grades 5 - 8
  • Ability to view your child’s grades, homework, attendance records, progress reports, report cards, and schedule on Progress Book
  • Innovation Lab
  • SMARTboards in every classroom including brand new SMARTBoards in both kindergarten classrooms
  • STEM classroom experiences in all grades, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
  • State-of-the-art Science lab
  • One Call, the Bloomz app, and Progress Book (an on-line parent grade book and information portal), are used for parent communication

 

Educating the Whole Child

  • Our School Garden is an outdoor classroom where students and teachers come together for lessons and experiments on gardening, nutrition and science
  • Separate Junior High wing for 7th and 8th graders
  • Tutors are available for every grade level
  • Enrichment programs available for grades 4-8
  • Friendzy, a Faith Based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Program
  • Weller, our School Therapy dog, is there for extra emotional support for all students
  • Early Learning Center Preschool features half-day and full-day curriculum. Ratio of teachers to students is 1:14 or less.
  • Foreign Language program includes weekly Spanish classes for grades K-8
  • Fully equipped art room with weekly mixed media art classes
  • Dedicated Music Room with weekly music classes and Winter & Spring Music Programs
  • Physical Education facility includes a fully equipped gymnasium
  • Library offers over 9,000 books and is fully computerized with on-line offering for parents
  • Athletic program includes CYO sports and active Booster Club program

 

Strong Sense of Community

  • Scholarships and financial aid available for every student
  • Financially strong Parish Foundation that has contributed millions of dollars to our school for upgrades, renovations and repairs over the past several years
  • The St. Sebastian Spectacular annual fundraiser raises funds to directly benefit our Students and Teachers
  • Parent-run Volunteer Groups (Home and School Association, Booster Club, Socials)