The mission of the Aquinas and St. Mary's Catholic Schools Community is to provide a Christ-centered learning environment, to prepare students to deal with future involvement in church, family, and civic relationships.
Educating the Whole Person
Religion is a very important part of the curriculum at Aquinas and St. Mary's. Our religion classes are taught by priests and trained lay people. Listed below are very important parts of our Religious curriculum:
Activities
Middle School
Academic Activities: Spelling Bee, Mathathon, Math Counts, Science Fair, Young Authors Conference, Mini-courses, Field trips
Service Activities: STARS Program, Class service projects such as visits to the local rest homes and others as needed in the community
Fine Arts Activities: Band, Vocal Music, Art, and Speech
Athletic Activities: Volleyball, Football, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Track, Wrestling, Aerobics, and Intramural Sports
High School
Academic
Activities: Math Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Brainstorm Team,
and
Service Groups: SOUL Club, Teens for Life Group, Student Council, National Honors Society, and STARS Program
Fine Arts Activities: Marching Band, Flag Corp, Vocal Music, Swing Choir, Drama Club, One Act Play, Fall Play, Spring Musical, Speech Team, Concert Band
Athletic Activities: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Boys and Girls Track, and Dance Squad
Parental Involvement
Tri-Councils:
Aquinas Middle and High School offer a unique form of conferences. Not only the parents are given the chance to meet with the child’s teacher, but the student is also invited to participate in the conference that takes place twice a year.
Home and School Association:
The Home and School Association is set up to provide a link between the parents and the teachers. All parents are considered members of the Home and School Association and are encouraged to attend all meetings and functions. The officers for this group are the parents themselves.
This council meets bi-monthly and is made up of parent representatives from all 13 parishes in the deanery. They discuss concerns that are brought up from the parents through these representatives or principal and then these are put on an agenda.
Aquinas & St. Mary’s Council of Administration:
This council is made up of parent representatives from both schools councils and serves in an advisory capacity to the administration for both schools on financial matters. The Council deals with the larger issues that affect the entire school system.
Volunteer Program:
Aquinas has a volunteer program that has supported the school since it’s beginning over 40 years ago. They perform tasks at the school to help it run smoothly. Please contact the school’s office if you would like to be a part of our volunteer program.
The Aquinas Booster Club is made up of over 500 paid memberships. The club raises the money for all athletic, drama, marching band, and speech expenses. The Club has also helped raise money for many items such as: a school van, choral risers, gym renovation, facilities up keep for athletics, athletic uniforms, fine arts, band uniforms, etc. Fund raisers include such things as: Gate receipts, pizza sales, Super Bowl Sunday Sub Sandwich Sales, Monarch Classic Basketball Tournament, Truck Raffle, etc. Single memberships to the Booster Club are $10, business memberships are $20, and family memberships are $100.
Finances and Tuition
An Aquinas and St. Mary’s education is an investment in the future of your child. One look at our Mission Statement shows you how important it is to us to provide each and every one of our students with a well-rounded education that is Christ-centered.
Below you will see the tuition for the 2007-2008 School Year. However, we would like to point out that it is a Lincoln Diocese policy not to refuse any child a Catholic Education because of inability to pay. Tuition assistance is available from the Guardian Angel Tuition Assistance Fund. Applications can be picked up in the office.
Tuition: Tuition for students of families who are registered
with a parish in the David City Deanery for 2007-2008 is as follows:
|
Grade |
Tuition |
Fee's |
Totals |
|
Pre-K |
$450 |
---- |
$450 |
|
K-5 |
$425 |
$125 |
$550 |
|
6-8 |
$475 |
$325 |
$800 |
|
9-12 |
$650 |
$350 |
$1000 |
Beginning with the 2007-08 school year tuition and fees will be handled through FACTS Tuition Management, and two payment options are offered.
1) Monthly Payments through FACTS over a period of 12, 11, or 10 months starting in June, July, or August. There is a $38.00 annual fee that parents pay with FACTS.
2) Payment in full in July or other approved payment arrangement. These arrangements must be made with the Superintendent and are only available for those with accurate payment history. (The $38.00 fee does not apply in this case)
Enrollment Numbers
Enrollment
as of January 9, 2008
|
Grade |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
|
12 |
15 |
10 |
25 |
|
11 |
13 |
20 |
33 |
|
10 |
14 |
17 |
31 |
|
9 |
17 |
18 |
35 |
|
8 |
14 |
22 |
36 |
|
7 |
16 |
13 |
29 |
|
6 |
22 |
13 |
35 |
|
Total |
112 |
114 |
226 |