Saint Benedict Catholic School “Ora Et Labora”

Pray and Work

To love God and others through

academic excellence

 

Saint Benedict School; 12786 Illinois Street; P.O. Drawer 819; Elberta, Alabama 36530-0819

PreK3 - PreK4

The PK3 and PK4 classes are self contained and focus on the areas of beginning pre-reading, writing, math, social studies, science and language skills.  Development of social skills is a focal point as is learning proper classroom and school conduct.  Special classes including music, art, Spanish, physical education, and technology are also part of their curriculum.


K - Grade 5

Grade K-5 are self contained classrooms with each instructor covering the entire curriculum with the exception of the special classes which include art, orchestra, computer, choir, physical education, Spanish, and volunteer programs.


Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 are departmentalized for Math, Science and Language Arts.  Art, orchestra, computer, choir, physical education, Spanish, and volunteer programs enhance the curriculum.


School Principal

The Principal is the chief educational leader and facilitator.  She is responsible for maintaining a Christian environment conducive to learning.  The Principal is responsible for the day to day operation of the school.


Pastoral Representative

The Pastor representative is the spiritual leader of the school and the Christian educational community within the school.  The Pastor shares in the work of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese.  As a delegate of the Archbishop, the Pastoral representative is the administrative head of the regionals Catholic School.


Teachers

Teachers facilitate learning, model adult Christian behavior, and plan for engaging students in exploration, inquiry, and research.  They help to develop language and numerical literacy, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and social and moral values.  The Catholic school curriculum prepares students for responsible living, just stewardship, and respectful relationships with God, neighbor and self.


Teacher Assistants

The role of the teacher aide is to assist the classroom teacher.  Any inquiry regarding a student’s academic performance is the classroom teacher’s area.

Organization

  1.   Welcome

    

  1.   Principal  


  1.   Philosophy


  1.   Organization      


  1.   Uniforms  


  1.   Tuition 


  1.   Extended Care    


  1.   Emergency Closing     


  1.   Staff and Faculty


  1.   PTO