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SAINT
NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROFILE 2008-2009
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Mission
Statement
We
are a welcoming and caring community that strives to enhance lives
through Gospel values in the Catholic Christian tradition, and academic
excellence in a positive, peaceful environment of respect, care
and service. Saint Nicholas School offers 'Excellence in Education'
developing the 'uniqueness and creativity' which exists in 'each
child!'
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School
Philosophy
Saint
Nicholas School is located in Struthers, a suburb of Youngstown,
Ohio. It is the Parish Elementary (K-8) School for Saint Nicholas,
a Roman Catholic Parish, which was established in 1865. Saint
Nicholas School is an educational institution in which Catholic
teaching, worship, and social concern are integrated into the
experience of the community, thus forming a complete educational
background.
Catholic
Education
Invest
in a "Catholic Education" at Saint Nicholas School, which offers
"Excellence in Education" and develops the "Uniqueness and Creativity,"
which exists in each child! Together, following the teachings of
Jesus... "We Can Make a Difference" in the lives of our children.
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STUDENT
ENROLLMENT
GRADES K-8
Total - 152
Boys - 76 Girls - 76
FACULTY/STAFF
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Principal
Full-time Teachers - 9
Part-time Teachers - 6
Office Manager - 1
Receptionist - 1
Auxiliary - 4
Nurse - 1
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AREAS
OF STUDY
All students receive instruction in Religious Studies, Mathematics,
Reading, Science, Social Studies, English/Language, Spelling,
Health, Art, Music, Physical Education, Issues Class, Computer,
Band, Extended Reading and Tutoring Program and Kindergarten
Screening.
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SCHOOL
YEAR
Saint Nicholas School is divided into 2 semesters of 18 weeks,
4 reporting quarters of 9 weeks, with interim reports at 4
1/2 weeks, 178 instructional days. The
total number of days in the school year is 189. Our school
day is 7:55 - 2:30 p.m.
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SCHOOL
TRADITIONS
Spirit Day
Sports Banquet
Grandparents Day
Catholic Schools Week
Book Fair
Educational Contests
Pet Fair
Halloween Parade
Educational Field Day
Skate Connection Programs
Spelling Bee
Seasonal Treats
Socials
Buddy Day
Bowl-a-Thon
Spirit Rally's
Honor's
Assemblies
Rock-a-Thon
Spaghetti Dinner
Jump Rope for Heart
International Dinner
Open Book Night
Plays and Musicals
Open House Conferences
Appreciation Day
Jr. High Peace Gathering
Santa's Workshop
Veteran's Day Tribute
Relay for Life
Law Day
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RELIGIOUS
CURRICULUM
Daily Prayer
Student Stewardship Ministry
Liturgies
Retreats
Prayer Gathering
Celebrated Holy Days
Sacramental Celebration and Preparations (Penance, Eucharist
and Confirmation)
Altar Serving Ministry
Prayer Corner Station
Gospel Sharing
Community Service
Mime Passion: The Journey
May Crowning
Parent Retreat
Stations of the Cross
Lenten Soup
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CLUBS
AND ACTIVITIES
Student Government
Moms and Dads Organization
Book Fair
D.A.R.E.
Student Steward Mission
Band
Service Projects
Year Book
Sunshine Club
Brownies
Junior Achievement
Tutoring
Monitor Club
Brownies
English Festival
"Volunteers" Thank You
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| ATHLETICS
Football
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Track
Soccer
Intramurals
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| TEACHER
IN-SERVICE
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Catechesis
Retreat
Marketing
Technology
Mapping
Grant Writing
Assessment
No Child Left Behind
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| ACCREDITATION
Saint
Nicholas School is fully accredited by the Ohio Catholic School
Accrediting Association and the Diocese of Youngstown.
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For
Further Information
Father Bernard Bonnot, Pastor
Father Kevin Peters, Associate Pastor
Mr. Peter Pirone, Sr., Principal
762 Fifth Street
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Phone: 330-755-2128
Fax: 330-755-9949
E-mail - ygnnicholas@doy.org
Web address - www.stnicholasschool.com
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