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Academics
The Saint Albert Elementary Program prepares students for a life of learning. Our caring faculty and staff work together to create a personal, supportive atmosphere where all students can achieve their full potential.
Beliefs
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We exist to teach the traditions and doctrines of the Catholic Church, and to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
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Parents are the primary educators, and Saint Albert partners with parents in the education of their children.
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Each child at Saint Albert, regardless of race, cultural heritage or gender, grows in self-esteem through the development of his/her talents, skills and interests.
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Saint Albert provides a warm, caring environment where children will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum, regardless of learning rate or style.
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All children at Saint Albert learn the value of human dignity, and the concepts of peace and justice to enable them to be involved participates in a global society.
Goals
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Create and maintain an atmosphere of love, respect and closeness to God within classes and school
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Appreciate each faculty member, parent and student as an individual with unique talents to contribute and specific needs to be met
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Foster community harmony by maintaining a positive, open attitude and accepting appropriate responsibility for work to be accomplished
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Display conduct and dress which affirms a commitment to accountability and Christian ethics
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Develop a program within each grade that will meet the spiritual, academic, social and personal needs of each students
Courses
| Religion, Language Arts (English, Penmanship, Reading and Spelling) Art, Library Skills, Mathematics, Music, Penmanship, Physical Education, Science and Social Studies |
Programs
| Talented and gifted program; resource program; extended care services; counseling and guidance; teacher aides provided at each grade level (K-6); special choirs; band; History Day; Chess Club; county-wide spelling bee; after-school Spanish programs; Math Club; Destination Imagination; Invention Convention; speech contests; church ministries; Student Council; Parochial Athletic League; Parent Support Group; strong testing program supporting outstanding student achievement; technology infused in curriculum; State of Iowa and North Central Accreditations. |
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