Here We Grow

2006-2007

1) The school revised the kindergarten language arts curriculum, purchased additional reading materials for the lower grades, and purchased a significant number of books for the library. 

2) The school replaced 20 computers in the school, incorporated a new server, and significantly upgraded the equipment in the science lab. 

3) Significant additions were made to the plant including new furniture for the preschool, kindergarten and second grade; sidewalks to the front stairs of the building; a new phone system; a new fire alarm system; and fencing on the perimeter of the campus. 

4) A new web site was designed and implemented that serves the school community in a most valuable manner.

2007-2008

1. The school added a new security system including a burglar alarm and security cameras, 

2. The school offered English 1 as a high school credit to complement the Algebra 1 offered to talented eighth graders. 

3. The school founded a Literary Club and a Beta Club to offer students more outlets for extra-curricular activities. 

4. The school adopted a new social studies series. Texts are online for the convenience of the students. 

5. The school purchased a mobile computer cart for the use on the upper floor, added fourteen laptop computers to the cart, and installed a new wireless system on the second floor of the main building.

2008-2009

1) The school opened a 3,000 square foot addition to the Library building that included a new computer lab with thirty-five stations, a new teacher’s lounge and a book room or storage. 

2) The old convent was torn down to make room for the construction of a new primary facility with eight classrooms for the preschool, kindergarten and first grades. 

3) Five new StarBoards were installed in the main school building. Each StarBoard includes a ten foot screen, a video projector, and a computer to operate the system. 

4) A new Reading Series was purchased for the entire school. 

5) The school underwent its 10 Year Self-Evaluation Plan. Visitors to the school were most impressed with the progress being made and sanctioned the plans for the future as outlined in the Self-Evaluation.



2009-2010

1) The New Primer building was dedicated this year for the preschool, kindergartens, and first grades. The building was the first of several projects funded through the Generation to Generation Capital Campaign through St. Joseph Church Parish.

2) A new Language Arts program was adopted and implemented for the fall of the year. 

3) The school added two additional teachers as the second and fourth grade homerooms were doubled. 

4) New air conditioning systems that provide a very quiet atmosphere for teaching were installed in the second grade classrooms in the main building . Walls were refurbished in both classrooms and new lighting was installed in one of the classrooms. These renovations greatly improved the classroom environment for the second graders and will be used in addtional classrooms in the main school building as funds become available.

5) The opening of the new building and the growth in the student body required the purchase of additional furniture. Also, five StarBoards were installed in the new primary building. These are excellent teaching tools for the classroom.

6) The new playground is now up and being enjoyed by the students. It opened in early January much to the delight of the children.