St. Lawrence Catholic School vs. St. Mary Continuation School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
At St. Lawrence School, we strive to teach as Jesus taught, instilling Catholic values that emphasize respect for the individual while fostering a love for learning and continuous growth.
In a positive and caring atmosphere, our staff is committed to developing the whole child, focusing on both the head and the heart developing judgment and critical thinking, with a strong sense of values.
This Christian value-based approach to education benefits both our Catholic students and our students of other faiths. Our students have numerous opportunities to participte in service projects and grades 6-8 are part of the service club which takes part in weekly service projects.
St. Mary's School is committed to providing the development of Christian values, academic excellence, social responsibility, personal growth and leadership according to the message of Jesus Christ as contained in the scriptures and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church; as well as adhering to the guidelines mandated in the current Indiana Curriculum Proficiency Guide and the Archdiocesan Curriculum Guides.
In an atmosphere of a safe and nurturing environment, emphasizing service to God and others we strive to educate the whole person spiritually, physically and intellectually.
St. Mary's School admits students of any race, sex, color, creed, national and ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of this school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin nor ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admission policies, athletic and other school administered programs or in hiring teachers and other personal.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2006
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1927
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Students Body
Total Students
172 students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
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Kindergarten Students
12
6
Grade 1 Students
22
8
Grade 2 Students
15
6
Grade 3 Students
10
6
Grade 4 Students
23
5
Grade 5 Students
18
16
Grade 6 Students
9
16
Grade 7 Students
14
7
Grade 8 Students
8
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
15
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,300
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Tuition Notes
This is for parishioners. Non-parishioners are $7,070
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Team, Art Workshops, Choir, Play, Speech Team
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