St. Dominic Continuation School vs. St. Peter School
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Overview
St. Dominic School of St. Anthony of Padua Parish is a State Recognized Catholic school in Quincy, Illinois and the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois.
St. Dominic has been providing quality Catholic education since 1963,.and presently serves students in preschool through 8th grade.
The faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence, and to teaching the spiritual and moral values of the Catholic faith.
St. Dominic students are challenged to use their time and talents to lead and to serve.
St. Dominic is recognized by the Franklin Covey organization as a Leader in Me School for implementing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into the curriculum and for providing opportunities for students to develop their full leadership potential.
St. Peter School provides a quality education built on Catholic values and teachings.
The mission of St. Peter School is to assist parents in their role as the primary educators of their children by providing quality education rooted in Catholic values and teachings.
Through the programs offered, St. Peter faculty and staff strive to challenge each student to reach full potential through spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical development so that he/she may become an intelligent, compassionate person who incorporates Catholic Christian values into everyday living.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1963
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Students Body
Total Students
163 students
479 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
68
Kindergarten Students
15
50
Grade 1 Students
12
44
Grade 2 Students
12
42
Grade 3 Students
20
40
Grade 4 Students
15
41
Grade 5 Students
16
62
Grade 6 Students
16
31
Grade 7 Students
20
42
Grade 8 Students
14
59
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
76%
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Average Class Size
16
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:20
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Students wear particular colors of tops and bottoms. Tops/shirts are to have collars. Bottoms include pants, skirts, jumpers, and shorts.)
(Students wear particular colors of tops and bottoms. Tops/shirts are to have collars. Bottoms include pants, skirts, jumpers, and shorts.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,600
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Tuition Notes
For families registered in a Catholic Parish: 1 child - $2600. Family Rate: $3725. Non-registered families/Non-Catholics have a higher rate.
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% on Financial Aid
20%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Admissions Director
Principal
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Builders Club, Karate Classes, Parochial Music Organization Band, Parochial Music Organization Chorus, Piano Lessons
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