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St. Teresa School opened its doors in September 1957 to grades one through six.
The school has expanded over its fifty plus years and we now offer academic excellence for students in preschool through eighth grades.
Approximately 250 students attend our preschool through Eighth Grade.
Our kindergarten class is a full day program. St. Teresa School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The school received an exemplary review with a certification term of 6 years in 2015. The Diocese of Reno Curriculum Standards and Best Practices for Teaching Religion guide our religious education curriculum.
These documents provide a course of study that serves as a primary scope and sequence for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School.
The religious series, Blest Are We, is used in grades Kindergarten through 8th grades.
The school also uses the Common Core State Standards from Nevada in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Technology, and Physical Education as a base for our curriculum.
Our teachers reach well beyond the minimum state standards.
Emphasis is placed on religion, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Math Enrichment, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Program, Talent Show
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Annual Track Meet, Skiing Program
School Notes
To ensure a top level education and positive experience for our
students, St. Teresa uses the latest teaching methods:
Rotating middle school classes emphasize an integrated
curriculum that reinforces subject matter throughout all content
areas
Accelerated Reading and Mathematics programs
Electives are offered in the areas of art, music, sports,
technology, and drama
Art, music, drama, Spanish and physical education programs for
all grades
Eighth grade life skills training, focused on fostering
positive decision-making skills and self-esteem
Daily religious education focusing on Scriptures, Catholic
teachings and values and their application in student and family
life
Classroom buddies which partner elementary students with middle
school students to assist in social, religious and educational
activities, bolstering self-confidence and enhancing unity among
all classes in the school
Thanks to a grant received from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation, in
2008 we opened the E.L. Wiegand Knowledge Center which
includes:
State of the art science lab with 26 laptops, Promethean board,
incubator, telescope, Van Da Graff Generator, all inclusive science
kits for life science, physics, genetics and electronics, a
hydroponics lab and microscopes
Computer lab with 30 workstations and laptops.
Comprehensive library with 6 computers and software programs to
evaluate student reading levels and comprehension skills
Student computers in all classrooms and audio enhancers
available to enable students to hear instruction with minimal
distraction
Technology in the classroom: Grades 4 - 8 have 1:1 devices.
Every student is issued a Chromebook. Each classroom Kindergarten
through 3rd has a cart of ipads for each student.
My Access computer program is used to reinforce proficiency in
writing skills Interactive projectors in every classroom
Accelerated Reader used to assess reading level and
comprehension.
Document camera in Kindergarten and 1st grades
Approximately 250 students attend our preschool school classes
through Eighth Grade.
Smart Interactive Projectors or Smart Whiteboards in every
classrooms
Our kindergarten class is a full day program. St. Teresa School
is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)
and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school
received an exemplary review with a certification term of 6
years.
The school is on a traditional school year schedule. The school
year begins the end of August and ends within the first two weeks
of June. Instructional hours for all classes are from 8:25 a.m. to
3:05 p.m. School uniforms are required.
My wife and I love this school. Beginning with the pre-school and continuing in elementary school, our children are growing and learning, not only in traditional course work, but in being kind, considerate, and thoughtful young ladies. I attribute this to administrative and teaching staff who share these same values. This school is where parent involvement is not only very high, but expected by fellow parents, the principal, as well as the teaching staff. Where, as parents, we are given the opportunity and encouragement (by the principal and teachers) to make a significant difference in our children's education.
- Posted by Parent - Tyoun
52/19/2013
The quality of teachers at this school is amazing. They are highly certified and create a fun learning atmosphere. My children love going to school and have a great sense of belonging here. The families are all very involved and are included in all aspects of the school. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a highly academic, safe and supportive preschool- 8th grade experience.
- Posted by Parent - ginag
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