John Paul II Catholic School Elementary Preschool

We embrace and integrate technology.

• Students participate in computer class once a week in our 32-station lab.
• A second computer lab consisting of 30 laptops can be used by teachers for class lessons outside of computer lab time.
• ACTIVboards (interactive white boards) are revolutionizing the learning process building on students’ love of technology color and interactivity. ACTIVboards are used in grades 3 through 8 and Music Class.
• Our Chalkwaves video library is available in each grade to supplement the text books introduce a new topic or summarize information.

We have multiple resources to enhance a students learning.

• Our auxiliary staff includes a psychologist a speech pathologist a reading specialist and a math specialist.
• Our MIT (Minds In Training) program pairs participating students in the lower grades with a higher-grade student for tutoring – a partnership that benefits both children!
• A variety of additional materials and tools augment the curriculum: Accelerated Reader Chalkwaves ACTIVboards.

We hold noteworthy accreditations.

• Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
• National Catholic Educational Association

We maintain high standards.

• Our academic standards meet – and often exceed – state standards.
• Our students regularly score in the top 20th percentile on nationwide standardized tests.
• Our graduates have consistently done well on high school entrance exams earning over tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year.
• Our goal in all areas of learning is to fully develop your child’s potential.

We use standardized testing to refine our efforts.

Grades 2 4 6 and 8 take Terra Nova standardized tests each fall. We use the feedback from these tests to adjust curriculum for continuously improving performance. An archdiocesan writing assessment is administered to grades 3 5 and 7 annually.

Academic competitions give students a chance to shine.

Geography Bee Gr. 4-8 Quiz Bowl Gr. 5-8 Spelling Bee Gr. 4-8 Bible Bowl Gr. 6 Math Counts Gr. 6-8

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Child Ages:

3 years - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Ohio Department of Education Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association National Catholic Educational Association

Preschool:

Yes