St. James School vs. St. Thomas Consolidated School
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School Overview
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Overview
St. James School is committed to providing the best possible Catholic educational program for all students.
We use a wide variety of teaching strategies to enhance the learning process.
Students who attend St James School have the opportunity to learn and develop in a positive, caring family environment.
Students are encouraged to discover their own gifts and uniqueness and to show an appreciation for other.
Among the quality catholic education we provide, we emphasize the dignity and self worth of each individual who enters St James School.
St. Thomas is the parish school of Holy Family, Notre Dame and St.
Ignatius parishes. In partnership with the family, we are dedicated to nurturing the personal development of the whole child.
Our mission is to instill Catholic value, foster self-discipline and promote academic excellence in the spirit of a caring and affirming community.
Nurturing the personal development of the whole child includes spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth.
Each student is accepted as a unique individual with gifts and limitations.
The staff will strive to help each child to recognize and develop his/her own gifts to the highest potential.
Saint Thomas is a Catholic School community that lives, exemplifies and fosters Catholic values and virtues.
The Theological virtues of faith, hope and love provide the firm foundation for Catholic values.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and 504 Plans
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Year Founded
1992
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Students Body
Total Students
168 students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
12
Kindergarten Students
21
9
Grade 1 Students
15
11
Grade 2 Students
16
22
Grade 3 Students
18
23
Grade 4 Students
14
19
Grade 5 Students
16
18
Grade 6 Students
14
9
Grade 7 Students
15
6
Grade 8 Students
18
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
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Average Class Size
16
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Navy blue or khaki bottoms, navy blue, white or light blue shirts)
(Navy blue or khaki bottoms, navy blue, white or light blue shirts)
Formal
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$1,975
Tuition Notes
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Parish rate $1975
out-of-parish $3375
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Book Club, Brown Bag Ministry, Choir, First LEGO League Team, Gardening, Plays/Musicals, Student Council, Students to Sisters, Writing Club, Yearbook Club
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