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St. Dominic School A Place to Grow
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Memberships, Honors & Awards NCLB Blue Ribbon School of Excellence National Catholic Educational Association Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association Full Accreditation National Board Certified Teacher: Mrs. Mary White NCEA National Distinguished Teachers of the Year: Jan McReynolds, Jennifer Teepen, Mary White Ohio Buckeye Best Healthy School Gold Award Cincinnati Teacher of Excellence: Mrs. Mary White NCEA Distinguished Home & School Association Award Greater Cincinnati Outstanding Math Teacher: Mrs. Mary White American Library Association Catholic Library Association Arts Connection Charter School Words, Music, Opera! Participant Grants: Learning Links, HCESC Grants for Teachers, SC Ministries, SchoolNet, Theobald Foundation, Best Buy Teaching Grant, GCCTM Teaching Grant
Our pastor, Fr. Jim Walsh, was awarded the 2015 NCEA Distinguished Pastor of the Year for Region 6 (Ohio & Michigan).
Ms. Jan McReynolds 2006/07 NCEA Region 6 Distinguished Teacher of the Year Mrs. Mary White 2004/05 NCEA Region 6 Distinguished Teacher of the Year, 2014 Cincinnati Teacher of Excellence, National Board Certified Teacher Mrs. Jenny Teepen 2010/11 NCEA Region 6 Distinguished Teacher of the Year Our teaching staff has been recognized on the national level. Five of our teachers have been selected as the NCEA Teacher of the Year for Region 6 (Ohio and Michigan).
School Personnel 100% of Teaching Staff are Fully Certified 21 Classroom Teachers 1 Adv. Math/Reading Teachers 1 Music Teacher 1 Physical Education Teacher 1 Technology Teacher 1 Art Teacher 1 Administrator 1 Pastoral Associate 1 Librarian 2 School Secretaries 2 Kindergarten Educational Aides 1 Educational Aide 2 Preschool Aides 2 Playground Monitors 2 Lunchroom Monitors 2 Maintenance Persons 100% of Teaching Staff hold Bachelors Degrees 42% of Teaching Staff hold Masters/Doctorate Degrees
Auxiliary Services 100% of Auxiliary Services Staff are Fully Certified 1 School Psychologist 1 Speech/Language Specialist 1 Title I Reading Teacher 1 Intervention Specialist 1 School Nurse All Auxiliary Services positions are funded by the State of Ohio.
St. Dominic Preschool provides a developmentally appropriate program for children ages 3, 4 and 5.
Enrollment Kindergarten: 41 Students 1 st Grade: 43 Students 2 nd Grade: 41 Students 3 rd Grade: 45 Students 4 th Grade: 51 Students 5 th Grade: 46 Students 6 th Grade: 42 Students 7 th Grade: 39 Students 8 th Grade: 52 Students Preschool: 63 Students 400 Students in Grades K-8 Grades K-8 22:1 Overall Student:Teacher Ratio
There are a lot of characters around school on Halloween......and not all are Kindergarten students!
Learning is fun at St. Dominic School!
Graduation Rate & Scholarships 100% of St. Dominic 8 th graders graduate. 78% of the Class of 2017 entered Catholic High Schools. 36% of the Class of 2017 received Catholic High School scholarships.
Student Religious Life First Reconciliation First Eucharist Confirmation Daily Religion Classes Weekly Mass Prayer & Reconciliation Services Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Liturgical Cantors & Mass Servers Community Service Projects
The spiritual development of your child and an excellent academic program are our top priorities at St. Dominic School.
18 K-8 Classrooms* 1 Music Room* 1 Art Room* 1 Gymnasium 1 Advanced Math Classroom* 1 Science Lab* 2 Computer Labs* 1 Library* Facilities 1 Health Room 2 Lunchrooms 1 K-8 Playground 4 Auxiliary Services Classrooms* 3 Preschool Classrooms* 1 Preschool Nap Room 1 Preschool Large Muscle Room 1 Preschool Playground *Instructional areas with networked computers.
Girls on the Run train and run a 5K race with entrants from all over the tri-state area.
Continuous Improvement Academic Issues Committee Catholic Identity Committee Subject Area Curriculum Committees Professional Learning Communities State Accreditation Committees Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) Committee 100% of the teaching staff serves on one or more committees which meet on a regular basis after school hours.
Backstage at the annual First Grade Christmas Musical.
School Activities Accelerated Reader Accelerated Math Advanced Math: 5 th -8 th grades Advanced Reading: 7 th -8 th grades Art Club Art Show Blackhawk Buddies Character Ed Blackhawk Singers: 5 th -8 th Choir Christian Service Committee Continental Math League Eighth Grade Play Enrichment Programs Family Life Program Firefighter Phil Safety Program First Grade Christmas Musical Girls on the Run Junior Achievement Junior High In Control Programs Junior High Speech Evening Math Club Remedial Assistance Science Day Scripps National Spelling Bee Sixth Grade Performance St. Jude Math-A-Thon Star Reading and Star Math Student Council Yearbook
The Lords and Ladies of the 6 th grade Renaissance Fair
Parent Volunteer Opportunities PTO Board & Committees Homeroom Parents Classroom Volunteers Library & Lunchroom Helpers Parking Lot Monitors Junior Achievement Leaders Service Project Assistants Education Commission Athletic Association Coaches & Assistants Tiger, Cub & Boy Scout Leaders & Assistants Daisy, Brownie & Girl Scout Leaders & Assistants
Our PTO sponsors many events and activities for our students!
Teachers are all wet,... at the PTO Walk-a-Thon! including the Principal,...
Student Activities offered through the parish or outside organizations Daisy, Brownies, Girl Scouts Tiger, Cub, Boy Scouts Elder-Seton Grade School Band Spanish Class St. Dominic Athletic Association: Soccer, Football Basketball, Baseball Softball, Volleyball, Golf
Track & Field Everyone s Favorite Day
A DOZEN REASONS TO CHOOSE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 1. We offer an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence. 2. We partner with parents in the faith formation of their children. 3. We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed. 4. We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life. 5. We use technology effectively to enhance education. 6. We instill in students the value of service to others. 7. We teach children respect of self and others. 8. We emphasize moral development and self-discipline. 9. We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders. 10. We have a 99 percent high school graduation rate. 85 percent of our graduates go to college. 11. We cultivate a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective. 12. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all. National Catholic Educational Association
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Thank You for Visiting St. Dominic School. We hope to see your child enrolled for classes in the fall. Sincerely, Bill Cavanaugh Principal