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Thank you for your interest in Saint Theresa School. Selecting a school that is a perfect fit for your child is one of the most important decisions you will be making as a parent. By integrating spiritual values with strong academics, an education at Saint Theresa School not only empowers the mind, but also enhances the spirit and enriches our children’s lives. Our faculty is committed to working in a partnership with you to educate your child both spiritually and academically.

Saint Theresa School is certified by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Elementary Education. We have an elementary and middle school program that encompasses Kindergarten to eighth grade as well as a certified Pre-school program for ages 3 and 4. Before and after school programs are available to our students outside of school hours. Saint Theresa School has a lot to offer and is a Christ-centered School of Academic Excellence. We hope that you consider the extraordinary educational and spiritual opportunities offered at our school.

We partner with parents We set high standards for student achievement We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life We use technology effectively to enhance education We instill in students the value of service to others We teach children respect of self and others We emphasize moral development and self-discipline We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders We cultivate a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

Faith based service projects for each grade 1:1 with Chromebooks for Middle School (Grades 6-8) Classroom sets of Chromebooks for 4th & 5th Grade Google Suite for classroom work and assignments 2 carts of 30 iPads each for KG - 2nd Grade Smart Boards in every classroom LabLearner hands-on science classroom for K-8th grade Instructional support team including CAIU for speech, remedial math, reading and guidance SEAL Program (Students in Enrichment and Advanced Learning) available for primary grade students Specials taught weekly: library, physical education, music, Spanish, art, computer Piano & Drum Lab Computerized library with over 10,000 books and reference materials Hot lunch provided by The Nutrition Group Full time school nurse on staff Online access to grades and assignments Parent alert system via phone, email and text

HIGHLIGHTS

Saint Theresa School has a School Board of Education. It is comprised of 9 elected members who are parishioners of St. Theresa and are usually parents or guardians of current St. Theresa School students. The purpose of the Board is to assist the Pastor and Principal in the governance of the parish school. The Board has various sub-committees in place to help assist in the overall operation of our school. The St. Theresa School Board of Education meets every other month. Check the school website for current times and updates. All are welcome to attend.

Our PTO (parent teacher organization) sponsors various fund-raising activities to support family oriented activities and to fulfill various student/teacher/staff needs. The PTO meets every month. Check the school website for current times and updates. Any parent with a child at St. Theresa School is welcome to attend the meetings and participate on any of the sub-committees.

SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION

Rev Kyle Sahd, Pastor Rev. Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar Mr. Matthew Shore, M.Ed., Principal Ms. Jackie Conard, Director of Development Ms. Sharon Evans, Secretary Mrs. Jennifer Paradine, Financial Bookkeeper

The cost to educate a child at St. Theresa School is $5,945.00 a year. In order to make a Catholic education more affordable at STS the Parish provides the school with a subsidy of over $500,000.00 per year. This subsidy and the various school fundraisers help to make the tuition at St. Theresa School affordable. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

2019-2020 TUITION

Rates for Members of a Catholic Parish:1st child (K-8th) | $4,7502nd child (K-8th) | $7,8003rd child (K-8th) | $9,800Each additional child (K-8th) | add $2,000

Rates for Non-Catholic:1st child (K-8th) | $5,5002nd child (K-8th) | $4,900Preschool 3 year old program | $1,650Preschool 4 year old program | $1,850

We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Saint Theresa School provides student support to those children who are in need of services. Services provided to St. Theresa School students by staff at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) include: remedial math, speech and language therapy and counseling for individuals or small groups. Additional support services are available to our students by staff at St. Theresa School. An intensive instruction learning support teacher for grades K-5 is available for those students found to be performing significantly below grade level in math and/or reading. An intensive instruction learning support teacher for middle school (grades 6-8) is available. For detailed information on our various learning support services, please see our school website under “Student Services”.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Saint Theresa School has a standardized dress code for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The official uniform supplier is Flynn and O’Hara. For detailed information on the uniform, please see our school website and click on “About” then “Policies and Procedures”. Gym uniforms are also required. Flynn and O’Hara is located at 869 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Area districts provide busing for Saint Theresa students in grades K-8 in accordance with Act 372 providing transportation to students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who attend non public schools. If you have a question, please contact the school office.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Saint Theresa School offers a variety of scholarship and assistance options to our families. Scholarships are available through:

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Neumann Scholarship Foundation (applications due every year in April)

Bridge Foundation

Marie Carr Scholarship Fund Bravo Foundation Smart Money Gift Card Scholarship Program

If you would like more information on how to apply for these scholarship opportunities, please contact the school office at (717) 774-7464.

Transfer Grant: $1,000 for a new family’s first year & $500 for the second year (grades 1 - 7)

LAB LEARNERIn 2014, Saint Theresa School installed LabLearner! LabLearner includes a fully equipped in-school laboratory. It teaches science by doing science. Mathematics is woven into each investigation that students perform as well as in the analysis of experiments. Students use equipment such as spectrophotometers, multimeters and microscopes just to name a few. LabLearner is utilized by all our students in K-8th grade. Students engage in hands on experiments performed in a laboratory setting as well as lessons that are integrated into their own classrooms. Experiments and classroom lessons use metacognitive tools that prompt students to use numerous learning and thinking strategies. LabLearner aligns with the Pennsylvania Science, Technology, Engineering and Math standards (STEM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

TECHNOLOGYSaint Theresa School is proud to provide an excellent technology program for both students and teachers. The classrooms are equipped with Wi-Fi accessibility, teacher computer and a connected SmartBoard Technologies. The Middle School is 1:1 with Chromebooks; 3rd - 5th Grades have classroom sets of Chromebooks; Kg - 2nd classrooms have 2 carts of 30 iPads each to share. We also have a fully equipped Computer Lab for other whole class instruction with laptops. We are a Google School using Google Classroom to integrate technology across the curriculum. All devices are connected to the Internet via the Harrisburg Diocese WAN. The school technology infrastructure is fully networked, state of the art, with both wired and wireless networking. Students have access at school and home to many online educational programs including Discovery Education, Razz Kids, Reading Eggs, World Book Encyclopedia, Keyboarding, IXL, Go Math and our Reading Series. In addition, our library catalog is online for all students to view our catalog at anytime, at home or school. We also offer family account (grade, attendance, class, and parent alert) information through our online system.

AREAS OF STUDY Religion Mathematics Accelerated math courses Language Arts Accelerated language arts courses Science Social Studies Music Physical Education Spanish Computer/Technology Art Library Cursive Writing

In using best practices in education, we meet the minimum requirements based on Common Core State Standard for mathematics and English/Language Arts, and in many cases exceed them.

Basketball Track Cheerleading Soccer Volleyball Girls on the Run Band Choir Dinner Theater

(musical production) After Hours Band Music lessons Piano Lab Drum Lab Science Fair Scouting programs School newspaper Field trips

ACTIVITIES & CLUBS Spelling bee Geography bee Religion bowl Events for the entire family Prayer Services Attend Mass as a school family Math Counts Yearbook Quiz Bowl Missions Club Respect Life Club Student Council Marian Club Altar Servers Science Explorers Art Enrichment STEM Projects

The Before School Program runs from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for those students in grades 1 through 8. Students sign in upon arrival with the Before School Staff person. The charge for the Before School program is $3.00.The After School Program runs from dismissal to 6:00 p.m. (The program is not in session on early dismissal days). Students report to the gym and sign in with the After School personnel. The After School Program fees are:

Dismissal to 3:45 p.m. | $3.003:46 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. | $5.004:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. | $10.00

Students participate in free play in the gym until 3:45 which time they report to the cafeteria for a snack. Following snack is a 30-40 minute period for homework and quiet study. When weather permits the students then go outside to the playground area. Billing for the Before and After School Program is done on a monthly basis and prompt payment is expected. For further information please contact the school office.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Saint Theresa’s Preschool program strongly believes in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. As Christian educators, we recognize the distinct and unique individuality of each child and provide a God-centered approach to the spiritual, emotional, physical and social development of each student.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

PRESCHOOL HOURS4 Year Old SessionMorning session: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:15 am – 11: 15 amAfternoon session: Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 12:00 – 3:00 pm

3 Year Old SessionSeptember to DecemberMorning session: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:15 am – 10:45 am

January to MayMorning session: Tuesday/Thursday | 8:15 am – 11:15 am

ANNUAL PRESCHOOL TUITION FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR$1,650 for the 3 year old program $1,850 for the 4 year old program

PRESCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE Arrival and free play at centers Circle time Group activities Letter recognition, sounds,

practice writing Colors, shapes Stories Show and Tell Group craft Snack Recess

PRESCHOOL REQUIREMENTSChildren must be of age (3 or 4) by October 1st of the current school year. All children must be potty trained to enter Preschool.

CURRICULUM INCLUDES Religion Science Social Studies Art Motor Skills Social development

The Little Saints Academy offers our “littlest” Saints with ancillary hours before and after the official school day. Children who are registered in our Preschool program or Kindergarten class have the opportunity to attend Little Saints Academy Monday through Friday form 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The philosophy of the Little Saints Academy is to provide a loving and nurturing environment for your children to grow academically and religiously. Our students MUST be enrolled in St. Theresa School in order to register for the Little Saints Academy. See the school website for further details on this program.

LITTLE SAINTS ACADEMY

PRICING FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEARThe hourly charge for Little Saints Academy Daycare is $8.50 per hour (for preschool students only). If your preschool child is in daycare for more than seven (7) hours per day you will be charged the flat rate based on the number of days used. See the chart below for the weekly charges:

3 YEAR OLD 4 YEAR OLD5 DAYS A WEEK $200 per week $180 per week4 DAYS A WEEK $185 per week $160 per week3 DAYS A WEEK $165 per week $140 per week2 DAYS A WEEK $120 per week $115 per week1 DAY A WEEK $60 per week $60 per week

1200 Bridge StreetNew Cumberland, PA 17070School Office: (717) 774-7464Fax: (717) 774-3154Email: stsoffice@sainttheresaschool.orgWebsite: www.sainttheresaschool.orgVisit and like us on Facebook!Experience the Saints Difference!

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

Our son wakes up excited about going to school every day. He loves his teachers, his classes and we love the excellent and faith-based education he is receiving.

The environment is very nurturing and warm. STS is committed to academic excellence with a solid Catholic foundation.

St. Theresa School promotes a true “family” environment for our children. The teachers and staff go out of their way to personalize educational opportunities and engage not just the students, but parents in the learning and development process. We feel so good about the academic and value-based education that our children receive from the amazing team at St. Theresa School.

It’s more than a school, it’s a family.

Three of our children from preschool have gone through STS. We are confident they are prepared for life and eternity.

It’s a great place to learn! Teachers are very caring and nurturing. Students grow in a positive atmosphere of respect, integrity and values.