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St. Mary School-----Big Enough to Challenge-----Small enough to care The St. Mary Early Childhood Program is designed to provide a stimulating growth experience in a safe, nurturing environment and to promote the development of each child to his/her fullest potential through an education program permeated with Christian spiritual values. Children are encouraged to develop their own uniqueness and abilities. An atmosphere is created to encourage and promote cooperation, sharing, respect, independence, and caring. Parent communication and involvement are frequent and ongoing. St. Mary School offers Early Childhood programs for children ages 3 and 4 years old and kindergarten. - Rising Stars PreSchool is for children age 3 by September 15 of the enrolled school year. Parents can choose a halfway 3-day or a 2-day weekly program. Classes are from 8:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. A teacher and an associate work with each class. Tuition assistance is available. - Shining Stars PreKindergarten is for children age 4 by September 15 of the enrolled school year. Parents can choose a morning or afternoon everyday program. Classes are from 8:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. and 12:15-3:15 p.m. A teacher and an associate work with each class. The program is free to families due to the Iowa PreSchool Program. - Kindergarten is for children age 5 on or before September 15 of the enrolled school year. The program is an everyday, fullday class that follows the regular Grades K-6 calendar. The program is built on student readiness and developmental experience. A teacher and an associate work with each class. Tuition assistance is available. St. Mary School offers a full curriculum program for Grades K-6. The class day is from 8:20 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. The curriculum for all students includes religion, reading, language, spelling, handwriting, Spanish, math, computer, science, social studies, physical education, music, guidance, and art. Daily hot lunch is prepared on site with free and reduced lunch available. Licensed teachers are employed, including a music specialist. Tuition assistance is available. Call the school office for further information 515-332-2134.
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