St. Kateri School

Accreditation: Middle States Accredited

Founded: September 1958

Organization Affiliation: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Diocese of Rochester, NCEA,

Ages/Grades: PK 3-Grade 5...must be age 3 before 12/1

School Schedule: 8:30 until 3:00

School days in Calendar Year: 180

School Holidays: We take all school holidays and the summer months off.

School Size: 194 Students

Classroom Size: Average 15-23 students/class

Student/Teacher Ratio: PK3's-1/7, PK4s-1/8, K-5-12/1

Tuition: Parishioners-$3975, Non-Parishoners-$5410

Departments:

Not relevant

Curriculum:

New York State and Diocesan Curriculums used.

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100%

Support Services: West Irondequoit or BOCES provide Special Education Services, OT, Speech, Music Therapy, PT Diocese of Rochester provides Technology Services when needed

After School Programs: Yes

Computer Capabilities:

Lab with 20 Computers...weekly Computer Classes PK 4-Grade 5, Computerized Testing. Wireless laptops for teachers, computers in every classroom

School Championships:

NA

School Clubs:

Computer Coding Class, German Language Club, Science Club, Lego League, Drama, Chorus, Bell Choir

Admissions Deadline: No deadline

Philosophy/Belief Statement: Saint Kateri School strives to develop each child's relationship with Jesus Christ through quality education, Christian training and social growth. When faculty, staff and students lead Gospel centered lives, then Christian values permeate all subjects. We believe in a positive self-image for everyone where mutual respect and cooperation is fostered. Students are encouraged to develop spiritually, academically and socially in order to grow and help others to make the world a better place. We at Saint Kateri School strive to continue to develop each child's relationship with God by promoting a Christ-centered Catholic Academic Education focused on the Gospel Message of love, responsibility, and service to others. What you are is God's gift to you. What you become is your gift to God. We believe in educating the whole child. Therefore, we strive to provide the opportunities for each child to explore, discover and enhance their God given talents.

School History: Founded in 1958 as a K-8 school. It became a PK-6 school in 1990. In 2015 it became a PK-5 school. It is staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph and committed lay teachers. All are NYS Permanently Certified in their areas of expertise.