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"Catholic Schools
Dividends for Life"

Our Philosophy

The goal of Saint Rose of Lima School is to provide an atmosphere of growth where students can develop spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.

  1. Spiritually
    • To integrate Catholic values and the Catholic faith into our daily lives.
  2. Academically
    • To endeavor to provide a strong foundation of academic and Spiritual disciplines through a variety of teaching and learning methods that strive to meet the individual needs of the children under our guidance.
  3. Emotionally
    • To accept ourselves and others as gifts from God, to provide guidance for the child through the stages of individual development, and to provide assistance to any child that may be encountering difficulties in his or her life.
  4. Socially
    • To guide each child to respect the needs and differences of every person and to foster an awareness of individual responsibility to self, the community, the nation, and to the world.
  5. Physically
    • To emphasize the importance of keeping the body healthy and to learn to love and respect the body as a Temple of the Holy Spirit.

Thus the school strives to educate the whole child in a Catholic setting following the prescribed curriculum of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

We create a family spirit which is characterized by an atmosphere of love, respect, affirmation, forgiveness, and celebration. Because the school and the church share with families the responsibility for guiding the child's development, close communication among teachers, students, and families is strongly encouraged. Therefore the individual characteristics and abilities of each student are the object of every teacher's attention and concern. Consequently, faith, community, and service are the basis of all expectations and evaluation.

Because the school and church share with the parents the responsibility for guiding the child's development, close communication between home and school is strongly encouraged.

We create a family spirit which is characterized by an atmosphere of love, respect, affirmation, forgiveness, and celebration.

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Accreditation

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools.

Curriculum

St. Rose of Lima School follows the recommended curriculum of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese in all subject areas. The concepts, skills, and /or topics of each subject are taught in sequence.

Textbooks are selected by the administration and faculty to address the particular needs of the students. Students must pay a replacement fee for damaged or lost textbooks.

The religion curriculum is of primary importance and permeates the day. It is not only a subject taught but also a way to live. Children participate in liturgies, para-liturgies, service and living in a caring Christian community. All children are expected to participate in all aspects of the religion program.

Special topics of social concern, e.g. substance abuse, sex education, and bullying are integrated into the curriculum throughout the grade levels. Other extended curriculum opportunities are offered through special programs, guest speakers, projects, and contests during the school year.

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Education Objectives

The educational objectives of St. Rose of Lima School flow from the belief that the child, within the context of the family, is the focal point of all of our efforts.

We, as a staff, strive:

  1. To assist the child in acquiring those values necessary for Christian living.
  2. To provide the child with opportunities that will help him/her meet the challenge of Christian living.
  3. To develop a sense of responsibility in each child.
  4. To help the child achieve success as well as excellence in learning.
  5. To adapt lessons to the individual needs of each child.
  6. To give the child a feeling of "at-homeness" within the context of academic discipline.
  7. To have each child experience self-worth as a member of God's Family.

Registration

Members of St. Rose of Lima Parish may enroll their children in this school. Nonparishioners and non-Catholics are also welcome to enroll their children, but their tuition rate may be assessed differently than the rate assessed to St. Rose of Lima parishioners.

Kindergarten students enrolling must be 5 years of age on or before September 30. First grade students must be 6 years of age on or before September 30.

When registering for school, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, social security number, immunization records must be presented. All Kindergarten students will be tested before entrance to school.

Since we view our pre-school as a feeder to our school, please note that students who are already in our Pre K 4 program will be given a spot in our kindergarten class automatically. Also, Pre K 3 students will be given places in our Pre K 4 program.

Admission of a student to any class is dependent on whether there is space available. If there is an opening in a class, new students applying for admission will be registered with priority being given to students as follows:

  1. Parents with children attending St. Rose School will have first option to register new students.
  2. St. Rose of Lima parishioners who wish to enroll their first or only school age child.
  3. Approved Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Holy Rosary parishioners who wish to enroll their first or only school age child.
  4. St. Rose of Lima parishioners who have children in other schools (except high schools) but wish to send a child/children to St. Rose School.
  5. Approved Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Holy Rosary parishioners who have children in other schools (except high schools) but wish to send a child/children to St. Rose School.
  6. Catholic parishioners other than from St. Rose, Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Holy Rosary
  7. Non-Catholics.

Classrooms are limited to 30 students.

If you would like further information, please contact our School Principal.«

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School Council

A School Council exists for the purpose of promoting Saint Rose of Lima School.

Members of this council are selected by lot or appointed by feeder parishes and organizations representing the school community. The council is an advisory group.

If you have any comments, questions, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact our School Council President.«

2009-2010 School Council Representatives

  1. Representative Members
    • Alan Gburek
    • Cindy Boslet
    • Paula Scaramozzino
    • Ann Betar
    • Tanya Neumeyer
  2. Elected Members
    • Bill Bettwy
    • Caryn Fraundorfer (Filling George Baker's term)
    • Bob Yahner
    • Kim Irwin
    • Dede Sheedy
    • Mark Condrin
  3. Non-voting Members
    • Fr. Saylor
    • Fr. Spishak
    • Pat Ronan
    • Diane Himes

Athletic Association

The School's Athletic Association coordinates our sports program. All parents of student athletes are encouraged to become involved in our Athletic Association.

Saint Rose of Lima School operates a wide variety of athletic teams which are funded by the Athletic Association through fundraisers. The total cost of providing athletic programs for our youth exceeds $5,000 annually and is funded solely by the fund-raisers held and the generous support of the friends and families of our students.

Football, basketball, and volleyball are provided for boys in Grades 4 - 8. Baseball is available for boys in grade 8 and Ice Hockey for boys in grades 7 - 8. Basketball, cheerleading, and volleyball are provided for girls in Grades 4 - 8.

All volunteers who would like to join the children of Saint Rose at parties, field trips, special events, lunchroom duty, etc., must be current with "Virtus - Protecting God's Children" « Program. This also includes all parents/relatives who are or would like to become coaches, assistant coaches, OM coaches, etc. There will be no exceptions.

Volunteers are a vital part to the continued growth and development of the Athletics Association, here at Saint Rose of Lima, School; without which, our children would not be able to fully appreciate life's blessings.

We encourage you to become a part of our team, further fostering a Christian atmosphere by generously giving of your time and talent.

Athletic Forms for coaches, parents, and students are available on the "Calendars and Forms Page." «

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Home and School Association

All parents of students who attend Saint Rose of Lima's School are members of the Home/School Association.

Attendance at these meetings is strongly encouraged.

The chief function of these meetings is informational and to give support to the school.

Parental interest and support of all Home and School activities is very important.

Home/School Committees

  1. Homeroom Parents
    • Each class is to have at least two Homeroom Parents. Their responsibilities include helping with parties, working with the Home/School Officers, possibly assisting teachers on Field Trips, etcetera. Seventh grade parents must Chair or provide a Chairperson for the eighth grade dinner and party.
  2. Public Relations
    • The Public Relations Committee continually seeks new members. Knowledge or experience in Public Relations is not necessary to become a part of this group .. just willing hands and hearts! If you do have experience or expertise, please join and help us along.
  3. Fundraising
    • A new committee; more information to follow, as it is made available.

Technology Committee

This committee meets monthly to discuss and implement advanced technologies as it relates to the school and students. Members include: Father Saylor, Pat Ronan, Marty Dombrowski, Bernie Watt, and Pattie Fromknecht.

Any interested school parent or guardian is welcome to attend. Please check the School Monthly Calendar« for the next scheduled meeting or contact the School Principal.«

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