John F Kennedy Catholic School

About John F Kennedy Catholic School

Being a stewardship parish, Our Lady of Victory, encourages everyone to be good stewards of their time, talent, and treasure. Many respond with sacrificial giving through the church envelopes and support the mission of educating our children. Families that have gone before us have paid for the school building, and our dedicated teachers view their work as a gift back to God. Many parishioners give 5 - 10% of their family income to the parish and its mission of Catholic Schools.

Accordingly, the actual cost to educate a child at JFK is approximately $4,100 per student, which is significantly less than needed in the Davenport public schools. The parish invests nearly $1,200 in the education of each child. Tuition, fees, fundraisers, and other sources combine for the rest. There is a registration fee of $100 per child with a family maximum of $200. Rates and fees are re-examined annually. Tuition rates for 2012-13 are the following:

Registered and participating members of Our Lady of Victory:

First child: $2,550 or $212.50 per month

Second child: $2,040 or $170.00 per month

Third child: $1,530 or $127.50 per month

Fourth+ child: Free

Registered and participating members of another Catholic parish:

First child: $2,850 or $237.50 per month

Second child: $2,040 or $170.00 per month

Third child: $1,530 or $127.50 per month

Fourth+ child: Free

Families not registered and participating in any Catholic parish:

First child: $4,080 or $340.00 per month

Second child: $2,040 or $170.00 per month

Third child: $1,530 or $127.50 per month

Fourth+ child: Free

Payments can be made annually, semi-annually, or on a monthly plan. The 10 month and 12 month payment plans are very popular.

Victory Vouchers: By using Victory Vouchers (like gift cards) at local grocery and retail stores, a family can reduce its tuition by 2% of the value of the voucher purchases thanks to the stores donating a portion of the voucher sales back to the parish. The more a family uses Victory Vouchers to make their purchases, the more a family's tuition bill will be credited. Some families save $150 - $210 per year with Victory Vouchers.

Iowa Education Tax Credit: Families can receive a credit of up to $250 on their Iowa income taxes.

Grants and harship assistance: No parish family will be turned away from JFK due to a lack of financial resources. Parish grants and assistance are arranged by the family with the pastor and/or parish administrator.

Scholarships: Several $500 scholarships are available to 7th and 8th graders and students attending Assumption High School.
Yes, students of any religion or parish, race, ethnic background, and gender are welcome. Students of religious traditions other than Catholicism are treated as part of the family and participate in many of the religious activities. Some of our most active families are non-parishioners.

Full day kindergarten classes follow the same schedule as students in grades 1-8.

The parish sponsors Guardian Angel Preschool for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Guardian Angel Pre-school offers an academically enriching, age appropriate introduction to school with certified teachers. The program for three year olds is from 7:45-10:15 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Four and five year olds can meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 7:45-11:20 or in one of our Monday-Friday programs: M-F mornings from 7:45-10:15 or M-F afternoons from 12:15-2:45 (11:45-1:45 on Weds). Five year olds should attend one of our five day programs.

Rates: $1,375 for 3 year olds

Free for Iowa four year olds (state subsidized)*

$1,665 for five year olds

Sibling discounts ($1,100 for a 3 yr. old and $1,330 for a 5 yr. old) are also available.

*Dependent upon renewal of state funding.

Our Early Childhood Learning Center for 3-5 year olds also offers a full day educational and child care arrangement and is led by a teacher with an early childhood teaching license. This service can be combined wtih a pre-school program or used strictly as child care. It currently operates from 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Rates for ECLC only:

OLV parishioner: $135 per week for 50 weeks

Non-parishioner: $160 per week for 50 weeks

Rates for Pre-School and ECLC combination:

OLV parishioner: $135 per week for 50 weeks AND $370 for 3 yr old PS per year or $0 for the 4 yr old PS* or $610 for 5 yr old PS/year

Non-parishioner: $160 per week for 50 weeks AND $370 for 3 yr old PS per year or $0 for the 4 yr old PS* or $610 for 5 yr old PS/year

*Dependent upon renewal of state funding.

Summer only child care goes through the 4th grade.

Rates:

OLV parishioner: $150 per week

Non-parishioner: $175 per week

The ECLC is closed two weeks during the summer. Per diem rates are also available during the school year with rates ranging from $37 to $47.
Yes, JFK has a uniform policy that describes what is and is not acceptable attire. In general, boys and girls can wear collared polo shirts in red, navy, and white colors, and dress pants in navy and khaki colors. Girls can also wear the plaid jumpers or skirts. The detailed policy is available under \"Policies and Forms\" on our website.
Students have the option of hot lunch that is cooked on site ($1.95 in 2011-12) or bringing their own lunches. Families can also participate in the federally subsidized free or reduced lunch program. Hot lunch menus are published monthly and available under the \"Calendars\" section of our website.
Yes. The teachers meet Iowa state certification standards with BA or BS degrees in education and continue to take classes to better themselves. Many staff members are also members of Our Lady of Victory and currently have or have had their own children at JFK.
Yes. The general rule of thumb is about ten minutes of homework per grade level per night. On some nights, there is more homework, and, on other nights, there is less. Special projects also require work outside of school, and reading is always encouraged.
The school is an integral part of the OLV parish. Specific school organizations include the Home and School Association, the Athletic Club, the Band Boosters, theater, and the Board of Education. There are opportunities for coaching, tutoring, and assisting in the lunchroom, on field trips, during retreats, and with service activities.

The Family Tuition Plan
The Family Tuition Plan is designed to make it possible for every interested Catholic family to choose a K-12 Catholic school education regardless of financial barriers. The Plan is also available for members of other religious traditions. Parents sometimes forego a Catholic school education for their children after analyzing family budgets and fearing that tuition costs may eventually become difficult to manage. The goal of the Family Tuition Plan is to alleviate these fears by providing tuition assistance.

The Family Tuition Plan considers each family's size and total income, weighing these factors against family tuition requirements. The plan helps both low-income and middle-income families at those times when the K-12 tuition needs are the highest. Over $100,000 in financial assistance has been awarded to families of children at JFK and Assumption High School. It is the goal of the Family Tuition Plan to allow all families an opportunity to select Catholic schools for their children. The Family Tuition Plan provides a great opportunity for both our families and our schools!

Why We Chose JFK
Dean and I love JFK because of the high academic standards and the uniforms (two girls and NO fighting in the morning over clothes!) but mostly because they are learning that they belong to and are loved by this faith community.

Beth and Dean Lemons
How to Enroll, Take a Tour, or Obtain More Information
Please call the principal, Chad Steimle, or school secretary, Laversa Carlin, at (563) 391-3030 or the parish office at (563) 391-4245 or stop by our school office at 1627 W. 42nd Street, Davenport, Iowa any school day between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. during the summer). You can also e-mail us at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com or laversa.carlin@olvjfkmail.com. Appointments may also be made for tours or other information by contacting Kathy and Randy Peterson, parents of current JFK students, at (563) 388-5192.