Why Choose St. Alphonsus Catholic School?
Rigorous Academics and High Test Scores:
- High-school level literature classes
- Over 80% proficiency in reading, 92% proficiency in math, with nearly 100% of students at or above grade level in both subjects
- Students learn Spanish beginning in Kindergarten
- Vigorous encore class instruction which includes Phy Ed, Art, Music, Spanish, and Library
- All classrooms are updated with the latest technology, including smart boards and chromebooks. We have a 1:1 student to chromebook ratio
- Our students are routinely accepted to private high schools in the area, including St. Thomas More, Divine Savior Holy Angels, Marquette University High School, and more
Student Support:
- We employ a Director of Teaching & Learning, who is able to work with students on an individual and group basis to provide learning support services to students who need it, working on reading & math. She also helps facilitate STAR testing and Iowa testing for all students
- Work with area school districts to provide additional learning support, speech pathology, and other support as needed or required by student IEPs
- We also strive to include everyone’s talents and interests through differentiation of instruction so that creativity is fostered and individual needs are addressed
Robust Extracurricular and Student Development Programs:
- Band
- Orchestra
- Forensics
- Junior Forensics
- Battle of the Books
- Athletics – cross country, volleyball, basketball, track
- Chess Club
- Coding Club
- Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
- Rosary Club
- Children’s Choir
- Drama opportunity
Whole Child Education in a Faith-Filled Environment:
- Nurturing a Christ-centered culture through weekly liturgies, prayer, religious instruction, and a life-long love of learning rooted in Catholic values and the conviction to follow them
- Play-based 3K & 4K which also includes Encore classes like music, Phy Ed, and library time
- Small class sizes which allow teachers to focus on each student to promote his/her own unique talents and needs
Morning Care & Cougar Care After School Programming:
- Provides an exciting and enriching before & after school program in a safe & caring environment
- Homework support, outdoor play time, games & activities