The mission of St. Dominic School is to develop Christian leaders by providing a Roman Catholic education that continues the life long process in which the child forms and lives principles according to the example and teachings of Christ top

Religious Education:

Religious education of students is an important part of every school day. Students participate in the celebration of the mass twice a week, have various other prayer experiences and learn about their faith in daily classroom instruction. top

Accreditation:

St. Dominic School is accredited by the State of Kansas. It is currently in Cycle II of the QPA process. The school has identified the areas of reading comprehension, math computation and writing as areas of improvement. Students in various grades participate in the Kansas assessments in math, reading, writing, science , and social studies. In addition, all students take the Comprehensive Test
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Music:

Music is held twice a week for half an hour per class. In addition to learning about music, the music for the mass is practiced and students are encouraged to lead the singing at mass in the 6th grade choir. Students in the 5th & 6th Grade have the opportunity to learn a musicl insturment in the afterschool band program.

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Library:

Students utilize the library throughout the week for checking out books. On Friday each class spends half an hour learning library skills and being assisted by Mrs. Blackburn, the librarian. A $15 fee per family at enrollment time assures that our library will continue to grow with the interests and needs of the students. top

Technology:

Students of St. Dominic School have access to computers in both their classrooms and a computer lab. Each classroom has 3 to 5 computers for student use. In the classroom students use technology for Accelerated Reader testing, academic enrichment and writing. Students work on technology skills twice a week in the computer lab. Multimedia projects are also done in the lab. All computers in the school have access to the internet via a wireless connection.program. top

Students participate in physical education twice a week for half an hour each time. In Grade K through 3 movement concepts are the main emphasis as well as the use of these concepts in games. Grade 4-5-6 learn sport skills and play modified games using these. Twice a year the Fitnessgram is given that tests students in 6 areas of fitness and indicates whether their scores are in a healthy or unhealthy range depending on age. top

Pre-School:

Preschool is offered on Mon/Wed morning for 3 years olds. 4 years olds can enroll in Mon/Wed afternoon class or a Tues/Thurs afternoon class. For more details contact the school office. top