St. Anthony of Padua School at a Glance

Description: St. Anthony of Padua School is a Catholic elementary school serving the children of New Orleans.

Mission: The mission of St. Anthony of Padua School is to provide educational excellence according to the Dominican

tradition in a multi-cultural, Catholic community with emphasis on Gospel values.

Enrollment: 207 students

Faculty: St. Anthony of Padua School has a stable faculty of dedicated educators which includes Dominican Sisters in administration and the religion program. Our staff includes a School Counselor and Speech Therapist.

Students: Average class size is 20 students.

Accreditation: State of Louisiana Department of Education

Awards: The National Exemplary School Award

The National Distinguished Principal Award

The NCEA Teacher of the Year Award

The Walt Disney Company American Teacher Award

School Year: Divided into 2 semesters of 18 weeks, each with 9 week reporting periods

Academics: The academic curriculum includes religion, reading, English, math, computer, science, social studies, music, spelling, handwriting, Spanish, physical education.

The Early Childhood Program, using Montessori Method, focuses on the individual and provides opportunity for advancement based on ability.

The Elementary School Program (grades 1-3) emphasizes basic academic skills. In grades 4 and 5, emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills and specific knowledge of core subjects.

The Middle School Program challenges students to extend their academic horizons, develop leadership skills, and take greater responsibility for their own lives.

The Technology Program offers instruction to all students. It provides broad computer skills and integration of academic subjects with technology.

Foreign Language (Spanish) is taught to students in grades PK through grade 7.

Co-curricular: Before and After School Care in a structured environment is offered to all students.

St. Anthony offers opportunities for spiritual growth through weekly liturgies and daily prayer.

Enrichment through ballet, sports, fine arts, band, keyboard, and recorder is offered.

Weekly sign language classes expose students to the basics of signing.

Catapult (Title One) provides tutoring to students who qualify for remediation.

Technology: St. Anthony has developed an exemplary technology curriculum which offers students one of the best computer-to-student ratios in the State. The school has multimedia learning stations in school libraries and science lab.

Athletics: St. Anthony is a member of the Catholic School Athletic League and offers flag football, basketball, volleyball, and softball.

Organizations: Student Council, Band, Ballet, Scouts, Choir, Quiz Bowl, Geography Bee, Altar Servers

Policy Statement: The schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Additionally, in compliance with the Title IX of the Civil Rights Act off 1964, no person in the schools of the Archdiocese shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity except as permitted under said Title IX.

This policy applies to all schools which are under Catholic Archdiocesan auspices.

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