Immacolata Elementary School

About Immacolata Elementary School

2012-2013 Fact Sheet
285 students in 15 homerooms. 19 students per room average.
25 full and part-time teachers
School hours: 8:30 - 3:10
After school care available
Tuition for in-parish child: $4,575, for out-of-parish child: $5,300. Tuition reduction for siblings
Faith Christ-centered community that provides a caring environment emphasizing academics, moral values and self-discipline Weekly all-school Mass led by a different class each week Preparation for sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation Server and choir opportunities for students

Intellect
Academics Standard Iowa tests rank in the top 10% of test scores of all St. Louis Archdiocese school Gifted/enrichment program to enhance and complement classroom learning Full-time Learning Consultant 97% of graduates accepted at first-choice high school in the past 10 years; 100% of graduates accepted at first-choice high school in recent years

Virtue
Student Activities Athletics: offers competitive CYC sports teams including soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, track, golf, lacrosse emphasizing sportsmanship, cooperation and fellowship Extracurricular activities include service opportunities with student council, Junior St. Vincent DePaul Society, Girl and Boy Scouts as well as Equations, chess and student newspaper School traditions that promote school unity and community: Christmas pageant, talent show, campus beautification day, field day, mission carnival, spelling bee, Junior Achievement, family tailgate party , 6th grade breakfast with Santa, 8th grade graduation, Friday Night Lights.

Extensive parent partnership
Parents have a strong presence at Immacolata Catholic School. Parents are welcomed as active partners in their children's development through activities ranging from reading to lower-grades classes to coaching on the soccer field. Parental involvement plays a vital role in creating a strong foundation of faith, intellect and virtue both at school and at home.

Facilities
Smart boards, computers and audio enhancement in every classroom New building addition completed in 2008 offers five new classrooms, administrative offices and meeting rooms Computer Lab, Library, Art Room, Music Room, Spanish Room State-of-the-art playground completed in 2008 Soccer and baseball fields on campus Hot lunch program with a variety of daily options Through financial support and fundraising, Immacolata operates with minimal subsidy support from parish-at-large.