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Saint Peter's School Essential Info |
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Academics St. Peter’s School, which is fully accredited by the Minnesota Non-public School Accreditation Association, is committed to academic excellence. Its academic program includes the same subjects as the Delano Public School (reading, math, science, etc.), but also includes religion. To ensure a complete education for students, the school employs specialists for physical education and music. Teacher aides and volunteers help to ensure every child is allowed to learn, grow and develop at their own pace. If St. Peter’s students require special services, such as speech therapy, they are eligible for any and all supplementary educational and recreational services and programs offered through ISD #879 (Delano Public Schools). Each year, St. Peter’s students are tested in grades 2, 4 and 6 in several content areas, including reading and mathematics, through the Metropolitan Achievement Tests. The average St. Peter’s student score between 2000 and 2004 was 93% average or above average in these two areas.* 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.** 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. *** * Metropolitan Achievement Tests (MAT) summaries 2000 – 2003 for St. Peter’s School. ** Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) summaries 2000 – 2003 for Independent School District 879. *** Data based on 7th and 8th grade A, B and Principal’s honor rolls and St. Peter’s graduating classes 2000 – 2004. Religion, Faith and Discipline Religion, like other curriculum at St. Peter’s School, is developmentally appropriate. Lessons, worksheets and activities are targeted to the age and understanding of the children in the classrooms. Kindergarteners spend approximately 20 minutes per day and 1st – 6th grades spend approximately 30 minutes per day studying religion. St. Peter’s School offers formal instruction in faith and morals. Sacramental preparation is an important part of what the children prepare for and learn about in each grade. While St. Peter’s School provides a Christian environment and the Catholic faith is reflected in that, students do not have to be Catholic to attend. Community St. Peter’s School has a community atmosphere, featuring an extensive network of parents and volunteers who are dedicated to the education of each child. As a parent of a St. Peter’s student, you will have many opportunities to volunteer and be involved in your child’s education. The students at St. Peter’s School participate in community service activities throughout the year to reinforce Christian values. The service extends beyond the usual Christmas-time food shelf drives to include choral performance and luncheon to thank Veteran’s and regular interactions with pre-school children at Cherub Corner. The classes also collect toys for families at Christmas and sing carols at the local nursing home. As well as send phone cards to military service members through out the year. Each year the chorus performs their spring musical at the local community center for senior citizens and proud parents who may have missed the regular performance. Tuition For the 2007-08 school year, tuition for members of the churches of St. Peter and St. Joseph is $2,200 per full-time student. Half-day kindergarten is offered for $2,000 per student. Tuition for non-members is $3,100 for full-time students, and $2,900 for families choosing the half-day kindergarten option. The parish supports the families and students at the school by subsidizing tuition for parishioner’s children. The actual cost to educate a child at St. Peter’s School for the year 2007-08 is $5,657. The parish invests $2,147 per child. The balance is covered by fundraising and other income. Families are welcome to pay full tuition if they wish. Scholarships are available. Tuition assistance and a payment plan are offered. |
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St Peter's School 763-972-2528 204 S River St. Delano, Minnesota 55328 |
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