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Southminster Day School

1124 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216 -

School Notes Overview:

Southminster Day School, a private school, was established in 1967. It is a mission of Southminster Presbyterian Church. Our purpose is to give children of the community the finest background in their early formative years in a Christian atmosphere. We guide and direct the children’s growth in appreciation of spiritual values, social skills and attitudes, independence, emotional stability, self- expression, and good habits. We like to feel our children will increase “in wisdom and favor with God and man”. Southminster has a traditional academic program. We have a phonics-based reading program and follow the State of Alabama course of study. Emphasis is placed on developing study skills, a sense of responsibility, and proper conduct. Students receive instruction in Physical Education, Art, Music, Spanish, Computer and Religion. All students attend Chapel weekly for songs and a special message. Parents are invited and welcome to attend each week....

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School Overview:

	Southminster Day School
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Jefferson County, AL
Student Body
Total Students	224 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 20 students
	Kind - 46 students
	Grade 1 - 38 students
	Grade 2 - 39 students
	Grade 3 - 35 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Southminster Day School, a private school, was established in 1967. It is a mission of Southminster Presbyterian Church. Our purpose is to give children of the community the finest background in their early formative years in a Christian atmosphere. We guide and direct the children’s growth in appreciation of spiritual values, social skills and attitudes, independence, emotional stability, self- expression, and good habits. We like to feel our children will increase “in wisdom and favor with God and man”. Southminster has a traditional academic program. We have a phonics-based reading program and follow the State of Alabama course of study. Emphasis is placed on developing study skills, a sense of responsibility, and proper conduct. Students receive instruction in Physical Education, Art, Music, Spanish, Computer and Religion. All students attend Chapel weekly for songs and a special message. Parents are invited and welcome to attend each week.
Profile last updated: 02/24/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35216)	School Zip (35216)	(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,417 people	4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	52%	19%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$47,883	$37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	66% / 34%