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Thank you for considering St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School as the next step
in your child’s educational future. For 31 years, St. Vincent School has
provided a quality education to the children of the western Mobile suburbs. A
new Early Childhood Building has been added to better meet the needs of the
students at St. Vincent. As expansion continues, we will add an additional six
classrooms.
Over the years, our curriculum has changed to
include the best and most appropriate educational tools available. Although
curriculum methods may change, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School strives to
provide educational excellence with emphasis on the Gospel values. We endeavor
to shape students’ characters as well as their minds. This is achieved through
the personal and demanding attention of our dedicated faculty and through small
class sizes.
Some of our specific academic
program highlights include:
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Early
Childhood: The Early
Childhood program at St. Vincent is a link between home and school for our
youngest students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Students are given
the opportunity to develop their abilities through age-appropriate activities
in a nurturing environment. Students in the early childhood classes benefit
from the individualized attention made possible by small class sizes. The
early childhood program strives to instill in each child a lifelong love of
learning through fun-filled, exciting school experiences.
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Elementary: The Elementary School
Program is designed to build the academic skills which are the foundation for
all future learning. In the lower grades (1-3), students receive small group
instruction as they move around the various classroom learning centers. This
style of teaching makes learning personalized and rewarding and is enhanced by
small class size. The academic program in the upper grades (4-5) is more
challenging and demanding as students prepare to enter middle school.
Emphasis is placed on sharpening critical thinking and problem-solving skills
while developing specific knowledge. The program helps students to establish
a solid foundation of learning in the core subjects.
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Middle
School: The Middle School Program
challenges students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to explore their
talents, both academically and socially. During this time of rapid growth and
change, students are given opportunities to extend their academic horizons,
develop leadership abilities, and take greater responsibility for their own
lives. The academic program in middle school is structured to provide
opportunities for advanced studies which facilitate success in high school and
college.
The values of our Catholic tradition are reinforced through weekly student led
masses. Each class has the opportunity to plan and carry out the theme of the
mass. They perform the readings, take part in the offertory procession, and act
as altar servers. The religion program at St. Vincent de Paul includes the
instruction of the classroom teacher and is supplemented by visits from
religious personnel. It affords the opportunity to live and practice Christian
principles. The school uses the religion training begun by the parents in the
home as a basis from which to foster the spirit of Christianity.
It is my hope that you will consider making your child a part of the St. Vincent
de Paul Catholic School community. Please contact the office at 666-8022 for
more information.
Sincerely,
Mary B. McLendon, Principal
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