The U.S. House of Representatives could vote soon on legislation governing elements of a schools disciplinary policy and practice.
The bill (HR 4247) would affect all public schools and private schools whose students or teachers benefit from any federal education program (about 80 percent of Catholic schools, for example). The measure represents an unprecedented and unwarranted degree of federal regulation of religious and independent education.
The impact of the earthquake in Haiti will be felt for years, especially in the life of the Catholic Church. The cathedral, many parishes, Catholic schools and other church buildings have been destroyed. Pastoral programs will also need to be rebuilt so that the Church in Haiti will continue to be a place of sacramental life.
We put a good deal of thought into where our children attended grade school. We explored all of our options: public, private, Catholic and other...
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Small school…big possibilities At St. Al’s School in Bridgetown big possibilities await the students and families who discover the excellence, innovation, tradition and community that are the hallmarks of our school community.
Parents and students are drawn by St. Al’s small size, strong academic program, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. These create a positive learning environment for children and a comfortable sense of community for their families. Children are nurtured to develop to their spiritual, academic and social potential, learning by experience the values of discipline, responsibility, morality and leadership.
Further enhancing the learning objectives: - Catholic faith and values permeate the curriculum and classrooms - State-of-the-art computer and science labs - Mobile laptops for students - Classrooms equipped with Interactive Whiteboards - Expanded and automated library - Community service participation at all grade levels - Diverse range of extracurricular offerings - Kindergarten program with full- or half-day option - Cafeteria serving hot lunches daily - State-funded auxiliary services provided by specialists in reading, math, speech pathology, and school psychology
98% of Catholic high school students graduate
98% of Class of 2009 continued their education
64% of Class of 2009 received scholarships, in excess of $173 million
75% of Catholic elementary students enter a Catholic high school