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Margaret N. Hunsberger
I have only favorable comments regarding the education of my daughters at St. Louis. My name is Laura Hayes and my husband and I have two daughters, Sarah (15) and Emily (18), who both attended St. Louis School from 1st grade through 8th grade. We could not have asked for a better environment or better role models for our girls. An education can be obtained at any school but at St. Louis, they taught our girls to be responsible, caring, confident, compassionate people. I have no doubt that they will grow up to be successful young people who have a good heart and for that I credit the faculty at St. Louis. My oldest daughter just entered college this fall. She is attending Bowling Green State University and is majoring in Hospitality Management Administration. Prior to that, she had an immensely successful high school career at McNicholas High School. She was on the swim team for two years, National Honor Society two years, Kairos leader, Mardi Gras Court, and performed in numerous theatrical events as well as participated in the International Club, Thespian Troop and the Spring Musical. She is also ranked 2nd in her class academically. During the summer months, she volunteered numerous times at the Williamsburg Library and a no-kill shelter for animals in Amelia. I can’t emphasize enough how grateful I am that we had the opportunity to send our girls through parochial school, especially St. Louis. They truly do care about the kids that attend there and take their role as educators very seriously. After a short while, you realize you’re not just a student or parent, you’re part of the “St. Louis Family” for that is how you’re treated! For that, I am eternally grateful!
Grooming today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders Developing children’s capabilities is a shared responsibility between parents, the community, and certainly our educators. Alumni Laura Marlar values her Catholic education, which clearly “encouraged me to set the highest goals, as St. Louis School pushed me to put forth my very best.” This moral foundation, coupled with the strong family influence for community servitude, has inspired Laura to become very active in Youth Leadership within the St. Louis family and larger community. She is active as Church Youth Minister and a seasoned American Heritage Pioneer/Patriot Girl Leader. American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a nonprofit scouting organization dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. Her passion is fuelled by “a love for the kids to see them develop spiritually through activities that may take them out of their comfort zone and learning of new skills.” She reflects on the strong testimony when more Youth Group members show up for the St. Vincent de Paul mission packaging project than a routine social event. At the AHG Patriot and Pioneer levels, as well as her involvement with the AHG Heart Council, she aids the girls in learning and strengthening skills, such as conflict management, outdoor skills, and leadership. It is that ability to balance reaching within one’s skill sets and then utilizing them to reach out to serve others. “As a student, you are thankful for all that teachers did for you, but it’s not until adulthood that you realize the impact of those skills and value of a Catholic education”, inner discipline, and desires for high achievement. She relies on her past educational and Church experiences when developing and implementing curriculum with her third graders, as she currently teaches in a small Christian school. Looking at today’s economic hardships and lessons learned from the generations that survived them, it is crucial to invest in today’s leaders to groom the youth who will evolve as future community leaders. Society should applaud the Laura Marlars of the world, who take a passionate interest in today’s youth by sharing a futuristic vision, modeling the way, and enabling others to citizenship—these are leadership qualities recognized by experts, regardless of public or private schooling, that will lead to a stronger workforce and sense of community. Safely anchored by youth leadership provided by Laura Marlar, this St. Louis student experiences the guidance and support which is rooted in the values and mission of both St. Louis School and AHG.
Margaret N. Hunsberger
Based upon the criteria established by the No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools Program for private schools for the 2008-2009 school year, Saint Louis School is in the top 10 percent of all schools nationally for academics. Students are engaged in learning through such inventive techniques as the ""Hands-on Equations"" method of teaching Algebra to sixth through eighth graders, plus the ""Success Maker Math"" program that is utilized at all grade levels as a supplement to the math series. Excellent student achievement reflects the effectiveness of our school-wide, outstanding teaching methods. Providing opportunities for community service projects also enhance the values that students learn vicariously during their elementary years. Despite its small size, the school enjoys SmartBoards in every classroom, a fully-equipped 35 terminal computer lab, plus four computers within each classroom. The school has access to accelerated programs for math, reading and writing, online Rosetta Stone Language, EdLine for assignment and grading, and numerous new resources for students with special learning needs in any core area. Whether a St. Louis student also participates in LEGO league, piano, violin, scouting, sports, the faculty works in conjunction with students and families to nurture these talents, maximizing future contributions in our community.
St. Louis School was founded in 1957. St. Louis was built on sacrifice and a commitment to excellence, serving as a cornerstone of Catholic education in Owensville, Ohio. Stemming from its founding roots with the Ursuline nuns, St. Louis School prides itself in its faith foundation coupled with an excellent learning environment. Nurturing faculty and staff encourage core values of servitude, empowerment, and the importance of spirituality. Collaboration between the faculty, parents, clergy, and parish community strengthen these efforts as well. Building this foundation of faith in our students allows them to grow in competence as a whole person, striving to make a difference in our world as they reach out to others to share those talents. We are proud of our partnership between parents, teacher, and students, as this close personal relationship between the families and faculty creates a positive atmosphere for our students.
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION ST. LOUIS SCHOOL
St. Louis, a parochial school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, recognizes and supports the importance of parents as the primary influence in a child’s religious education. The education of our children grows from faith in Jesus Christ and a connection to various parish communities to which our children belong. We believe in emphasizing the development of the whole person and recognizing the dignity, abilities, and gifts of every child. Academic excellence is stressed in all curriculum areas.
Saint Louis School Mission and Belief Statements
Our mission at Saint Louis School is to provide quality religious and academic education, in partnership with parents, which instills Catholic beliefs, focuses on the whole child, nurtures our students and promotes community involvement and service.
Belief Statements
We believe Christ is the center of our school.
We believe it is our ministry to teach as Jesus did, and to provide an opportunity to develop christian values, experiencing them in community and living them out in service.
We believe that while parents are the primary educators of their children, faculty members, clergy,
as well as the parish community must work together to allow students to develop to their fullest
potential and become living, growing members of the family of God.
We believe the school climate should reflect an attitude of respect and partnership with students,
parents, teachers, administrators and the parish community.
We recognize the diverse needs and learning styles of each student and believe a student’s education
should involve the whole child and include spiritual, physical, artistic, technological, cultural
as well as academic opportunities.
We believe that our goal as educators is to prepare students to excel in their current and future
academic endeavors.
We believe we should integrate learning experiences and foster in the student a sense of
responsibility, self-discipline, self-esteem and a love of learning.
It is with great pride that we would like to make it known that Mrs. Martha Wetzel, our music teacher at St. Louis School during the 2004-2005 school year, has been recognized as a “Teacher of the Year”.
Positive Promotions held a “Teacher’s Make a Difference” Teacher of the Year contest. Martha was selected as the second place winner from nearly 300 nominees and was awarded a certificate and a $250.00 check to be used for the music department at our school. Her positive attitude, energetic teaching methods, her excellent rapport with the students as well as her co-workers and her willingness to give of herself in every area of the school has provided an outstanding tribute to the teaching profession.
We feel that Martha does not stand alone as an example of excellence in education in the Catholic schools system, but is a prime example of the dedication, sacrifice and high standards exhibited by those committed to the task of shaping young minds to create a better world for future of our country...
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Our kindergarten program is three full days per week. We also offer an optional Tuesday/Thursday program for enrichment and remediation, enabling kindergarten students to attend five full days per week.
Based upon the criteria established by the No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools Program for private schools for the 2007-2008 school year, Saint Louis School is in the top 10 percent of all schools nationally for academics. Where can you find a school with superior academics, SmartBoards in every classroom, individualized math and reading programs, a computer lab with 31 computers, innovative teachers, a faith-based curriculum, and a family atmosphere? Right in Clermont County at Saint Louis school! Students are engaged in learning through such inventive techniques as the _Hands-on Equations_ method of teaching Algebra to sixth, seventh and eighth graders, as well as the _Success Maker Math_ program that is utilized at all grade levels as a supplement to the math series. Excellent student achievement reflects the effectiveness of our school-wide, outstanding teaching methods. Over the past four years, students exiting our eighth grade classes have received nearly $30,000 in scholarship money. Saint Louis School is fully accredited through the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.
Saint Louis School offers:
Excellent academics that follow the Archdiocesan Curriculum
SmartBoards in every classroom.
SuccessMaker Math
Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Place
Championship Sports Teams
Art, Music and Physical Education
Computer Lab with 31 computers in addition to computers in classrooms
Sacramental Preparation
First Lego League
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls
Youth Choir
Piano and violin lessons
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION ST. LOUIS SCHOOL St. Louis, a parochial school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, recognizes and supports the importance of parents as the primary influence in a child_s religious education. The education of our children grows from faith in Jesus Christ and a connection to various parish communities to which our children belong. We believe in emphasizing the development of the whole person and recognizing the dignity, abilities, and gifts of every child. Academic excellence is stressed in all curriculum areas.
Please join us for our Open House on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 6:30 _ 8:00 p.m. to learn more about Saint Louis School.