REVISED April 26, 2007

Why Choose Saint Leonard School?    

Saint Leonard School offers a solid Catholic foundation, which fosters Christian values and a strong sense of community.  A dynamic, proactive principal, along with dedicated teachers committed to academic excellence, are reasons Saint Leonard is a wonderful learning environment for your child.  

Educational Strengths and Highlights

Outstanding math program enabling students to proficiency out of freshman level algebra.

Annual recipients of the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence for the past 15 years (requiring a 3.5 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale for grades 4-8).

Standardized test scores consistently above the national average .

99 % acceptance at private secondary schools (all students this year were accepted at the schools of their choice).

Before, during, and after school tutoring programs.

2006 first place trophy for regional science session, competing at the high school level.

Qualified for IJAS state science fair for the past 10 years.

Comprehensive high school level language program for our Jr. High students.

Full/partial high school scholarships granted to our students for the past 14 years.

Technology committee keeping abreast of on-going changes.

A new “state of the art” computer lab.

Fine arts curriculum including music and art.

A strong, active alumni community which provides funding for educational program enrichment.

Extracurricular Activities

Children’s choir and band programs.

Student Council.

Largest Scouting program in the area, drawing enrollment from local schools.

Sports program funded by the Saint Leonard Holy Name Society.

 

Additional School Services

Morning drop-off service for the safety of our children.

Before and after school extended care program.

Uniform exchange program to help defray annual costs.

Saint Leonard School Committee that works with the pastor and principal in the governance of our school.

Saint Leonard Parent Association which sponsors social events throughout the year.

Long Range Planning Committee to address future needs of the school.

 

Fundraising

Continual fundraising efforts to maintain a solid school capital fund for future improvements.

Special fundraising programs to help offset tuition.