HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Formerly St. Anthony Catholic Community School

540 N. 7th

Pocatello, ID  83201

(208) 232-5763

 

 

Dear Interested Patron:

 

           Thank you for your interest in our school.  We have included information with this letter in regards to tuition rates, school philosophy, and class curriculums.  We hope this information will help you in making your decision to send your child(ren) to our school.

 

          Catholic Education is a unique alternative to the public and private systems of education.  From the very beginning, students in our Preschool Program are taught that they are wanted at Holy Spirit Catholic School, accepted because they are a creation of God and part of the human family, and loved because they are gifted by God who makes each creature a unique being.  The education process is not accomplished in isolation.  It is initiated, promoted, and performed in concert with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and concerned people.

 

          Students live in this world with other people and need to follow rules and regulations that govern behavior.  Codes of performance are established and explained to the students.  As a part of the Catholic School community, students learn that order is necessary for them to accomplish the tasks of education.  Students learn that they must also discipline themselves so they can achieve their own goals.  One emphasis is on teaching each student how to become a contributing member of the community by wisely using their own special talents and gifts for the mutual benefit of society.

 

          Our primary concern is the needs of our students and the means whereby to meet those needs.  To achieve success in these endeavors, it is essential that we have a united effort among students, parents, teachers, and administrators.  Pledging our mutual support and asking God to bless and guide us, we will continue to strive for quality education at Holy Spirit Catholic School.

 

          Please feel free to contact our school with any further questions you may have.  Our doors are always open, so please feel free to visit our school.

 

Sincerely in Christ,

 

Holy Spirit Catholic School

Faculty, Principal and School Board  

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Formerly St. Anthony Catholic Community School

 

 

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

 

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL formerly St. Anthony Catholic Community School, has been helping to develop the minds and hearts of its students since 1951.  This rich legacy of caring for our children through a sound Catholic education has resulted in hundreds of well rounded, productive men and women.

 

Although our school has been underutilized in the past, we are proud to say that today our classrooms are filling up, with waiting lists for several grades.  This is a real testimony to the dedication of our teachers, administrators and parents who help in so many ways.  We offer a Three Year Old Pre-school three days a week, two half day sessions of Four Year Old Pre-School, a Full Day Kindergarten, and grades one through six.  We also offer on-site Child Care for younger siblings of students, plus Before and After School Programs.

 

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

 

The goal of Holy Spirit Catholic School is to help each student develop to their fullest potential.  Academic excellence coupled with spiritual growth, is our priority.  We believe in emphasizing the “6 R’s”:  Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Responsibility, Respect and Religion.  Our curriculum also includes Social Studies, Language Arts, Foreign Language, Science, Music, Art, P.E. and Health.

 

 

THE CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE

 

Parochial schools like Holy Spirit are one of the few alternatives to public education available to our community’s children.  We believe the reinforcement of Christian values within the school environment is essential in strengthening the ethical code parents instill in their children at home.  Our mission, as we head into the 21st Century, is to ensure the religious and scholastic development of tomorrow’s Christian leaders.

 

 

GOALS OF HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

 

  1. Foster personal development according to Gospel principles.

 

  1. Develop basic skills, technological proficiency, and good study habits.

 

  1. Tap the full potential of each student.

 

  1. Enable each child to feel the joy of accomplishment.

 

  1. Develop respect for God, themselves and others.

 

 

 

2006 FALL ISAT SCORES FOR HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATH

2nd GRADE

3rd GRADE

4th GRADE

5th GRADE

6th GRADE

 

Proficient

185

202

211

218

224

 

Holy Spirit Catholic School

181.1

199.3

214.8

215.8

222.4

 

Pocatello's District 25

178.9

192.9

204.8

212.6

220.6

 

State of Idaho

180.2

194.7

206

213.7

221.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING

2nd GRADE

3rd GRADE

4th GRADE

5th GRADE

6th GRADE

 

Proficient

182

193

199

204

208

 

Holy Spirit Catholic School

181.3

201.5

208.3

213

218.4

 

Pocatello's District 25

176.5

191.9

201.6

209.6

214.5

 

State of Idaho

177.8

192.8

202.2

209.1

214.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE

2nd GRADE

3rd GRADE

4th GRADE

5th GRADE

6th GRADE

 

Proficient

184

194

201

208

212

 

Holy Spirit Catholic School

182.9

198.1

213.6

213.4

217.5

 

Pocatello's District 25

177.5

193

203.4

210.7

215.4

 

State of Idaho

179.3

194.7

204

210.4

214.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL

GENERAL INFORMATION

2007/2008

 

**Registration fees must be paid in full to guarantee your spot.  Completed registration forms must be returned to the school office prior to the first day of school.  The school must also have a copy of your child’s birth certificate and current immunization records.

 

**Tuition that is paid in full by June 8, 2007 will receive a 5% discount.  Tuition that is paid in full by July 31, 2007 will receive a 4% discount.

 

**Tuition not paid in full prior to the beginning of the school year, is collected through FACTS, a tuition out-sourcing company.

 

**If you make a referral to our school and they enroll, your tuition account will be credited $200 per family.  There are no limits for this referral credit.  

 

**Each family enrolled in 3 or 4 year old preschool are required to give 10 hours of service to the school per school year or pay a $150 service fee. Each family in grades K-6 are required to give 20 hours of service or pay a $300 service fee.    A fee of $15.00 will be assessed for each hour not completed. 

 

**Scholarships are available for grades one through six.  Applications can be picked up in the school office.  Scholarships are based on financial need and are not to exceed more than 50% of the tuition.  Registration fees are not included in scholarship money and must be paid.

 

**Students in kindergarten through sixth grade attend Mass on a weekly basis and on Holy Days of Obligation.

 

**Students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade are required to wear a uniform consisting of khaki or black bottoms, a red, white or black collared top and a red school sweater.  Sweaters can be purchased in the school office.

 

**The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.  Students are allowed into the school building at 8:00 a.m. and must be picked up by 3:15 p.m.   On Early Release days school is dismissed at 1:00 p.m.  Hot lunch will be served on Early Release days.  

 

**Hot lunch will be served Monday – Friday.  Tickets can be purchased in the school office.  Hot lunch tickets with milk are $2.00.  Milk only tickets can also be purchased for .25.

 

**The school offers a “Before and After School” program.  Please contact Shauntel Mark OR Lisa Brian at 232-2802 for more information regarding this program.

 

**The school is currently enrolled in the following fund raising projects:  Campbell Soup Labels, Boxtops for Education, Tyson Food Labels, Crème o”Weber - these programs consist of collecting labels from these products and giving them to the school to be redeemed for cash or merchandise.   Albertson’s Community Partners, Smith’s Earn & Learn, Schoolcash.com - consists of using cards when shopping at these businesses which then results in the school receiving a percentage of all sales based on these cards.  We also collect used ink cartridges and toner cartridges for cash rebates.

 

**The Parent Teacher Club (aka PTA) meets bi-monthly in the evenings.  Parents are strongly encouraged  to attend.