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Saint Peter's School FAQ |
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Q. How much is tuition? A. Yes. St. Peter’s School students are required to wear approved uniform attire, as follows: Girls and Boys: White oxford style or tailored shirt Red, hunter green, or white polo shirt (short or long sleeved) Red, hunter green, or white turtleneck shirt Navy pants (dark stitching only – twill or corduroy) Walking shorts, navy or school plaid (Sep.-Oct. and April-May) Navy cardigan or V-neck sweater Navy or white socks School sweatshirt (can be worn along or with school approved shirt beneath) Girls only: School plaid jumper School plain skirt or navy skort Q. Is bus transportation to St. Peter’s School available? A. Bus transportation is provided by Independent School District #879 (Delano Public Schools). St. Peter’s School students take regular public school bus routes to the Delano Elementary School. A shuttle bus from the Delano Elementary School parking lot delivers St. Peter’s School children to and from St. Peter’s School. Q. Is St. Peter’s School accredited? A. St. Peter’s School is accredited by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association. The school submits annual reports to this agency in order to meet association standards. Q. Does St. Peter’s offer all-day or half-day kindergarten? A. St. Peter’s School offers flexible options designed to meet the needs of your child and family. Our kindergarten program is designed as a full-day program, but we’ll work with you to accommodate the developmental needs of your child to include half-days if necessary. Q. How do St. Peter’s students compare academically with students in the public school? A. Each year St. Peter’s students are tested in grades 2, 4 and 6 in several content areas, including Reading and Mathematics. The test is called the Metropolitan Achievement Tests. The average St. Peter’s student score between 2000 and 2004 was 93% average or above average in Reading and Mathematics.* The Delano public school students are tested in grades 3 and 5 in similar content areas. The test Delano public school students take is called the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA). During the same period of time (between 2000 and 2004), the average Delano Public School student scored 82% at average or above average in Reading and Mathematics.** * Metropolitan Achievement Tests (MAT) summaries 2000 – 2003 for St. Peter’s School. ** Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) summaries 2000 – 2003 for Independent School District 879 Q. How do St. Peter’s students compare academically after they move to the public school? A. Statistics show that the education St. Peter’s students receive during the critical formative years of K-6th grade prepares them to continue to excel academically in the Delano Public School system. (On average, St. Peter’s students make up an average of 10% percent of the 7th grade class in the public school). 58% of children attending public school achieve the B honor roll or better. ** 66% of children attending St. Peters school achieve the B honor roll or better. ** ** Data based on 7th and 8th grade A, B and Principal’s honor rolls and St. Peter’s graduating classes 2000 – 2004. Q. Is there a fundraising commitment for parents? A. Yes. A portion of the St. Peter’s School budget comes from fundraising. We depend on our school families to do their best to meet goals set by our CORE parent committee. Q. Does my child have to be Catholic to attend? A. No. St. Peter’s School provides a Christian environment and the Catholic faith is reflected in that, but students do not have to be Catholic to attend. Q. Is there a hot lunch program? A. Yes. Hot lunch is transported from the Delano Public School and served five days a week. Menus are provided by the month, and students may opt to bring cold lunch if they wish. Milk is available for purchase with cold lunch. Q. How large are the class sizes? A. St. Peter’s School has established 25 students as its maximum per classroom. An aide will be secured for the kindergarten class if enrollment exceeds 20. Q. Are any extra-curricular activities offered? A. Yes. School Chorus is offered for grades 3-6. Chorus meets after school every Tuesday until 3:45 p.m. The Chorus sings at certain Sunday Masses and also presents an annual Spring Musical. In addition 5th and 6th grade students are given the opportunity to begin band in conjunction with the Delano Middle School. A bus shuttles St. Peter’s School band students to and from the Delano Middle School twice a week. Finally, St. Peter’s School students are notified of opportunities to participate in extra-curricular sports and academic activities offered through the Delano Public Schools or independent organizations. Q. What are the school hours? A. The school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Q. Do the children attend Mass during the school week? A. Yes. Students attend Mass on Friday. Classes take turns participating in the Mass by reading petitions and readings, taking up gifts, leading the songs, and altar serving. Q. Is there First Communion preparation through the school? A. Yes. Second graders are instructed and prepared for Reconciliation and First Communion during their daily religion classes at school. Your child does not need to attend additional religion classes to prepare for these sacraments. Q. Is the school building safe and secure? A. Yes. The school is inspected each year by an outside agency. Their role includes inspecting the school, identifying safety concerns and suggesting solutions to remedy them. St. Peter’s School is also required to have emergency evacuation and contingency plans in place as part of the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) accreditation. The school has recently installed a keyless entry system to secure the facility during operating hours. Teachers, staff and parents will have access during the school day through electronic keypads. Q. What if my child needs a special service, such as speech therapy? A. St. Peter’s School students are eligible for any and all supplementary educational and recreational services and programs offered through ISD #879 (Delano Public Schools). Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns they may have with the classroom teacher or principal. Eligibility for education services is based on teacher referral, testing and assessment. The teachers at St. Peter’s School are eager to help each child reach his/her full potential and encourage parental input and involvement in determining whether a child would benefit from any special program. Parents interested in receiving more information can speak with their child’s classroom teacher, the principal, or request a copy of an informational brochure available in the school office. |
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St Peter's School 763-972-2528 204 S River St. Delano, Minnesota 55328 |
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