St. Peter's Catholic School (Columbia)
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Faculty
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Curriculum & Instruction
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School Culture & Spiritual Life
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Does your school offer any faith-based after school programs, like Rosary or Adoration club?
How does your school cultivate the virtues of chastity and modesty?
Do you use a dedicated virtue formation program or incorporate virtue instruction in the school schedule?
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Do you have sacred art in classrooms?
Do you offer parent formation opportunities?
What is your smartphone and smartwatch policy?
Father Gary Linsky, Pastor; Kylie Skotniski, Principal
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Parochial
1851
1035 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
9017.52
Catholic parishioner 2,000
Sibling 500
VISION STATEMENT
Children throughout the Midlands will have access to an education anchored in the Catholic faith and traditions that prepares students for life-long learning and discipleship.
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Peter’s Catholic School, a ministry of the Basilica of St. Peter since 1852, offers Early Childhood 2’s (hereafter referred to as EC2) through 6th grade students an academically challenging education in a safe, nurturing and globally diverse environment that prepares students for a life of faith, virtue, and excellence.
BELIEF STATEMENTS
1. We believe that the mission of Saint Peter’s Catholic School, a ministry of the Basilica of St. Peter, is to provide to EC2 through 6th grade students of the South Carolina Midlands an education that is academically excellent, SACS accredited, and anchored in the Catholic faith and traditions.
2. We believe that education is a lifelong process, and we are dedicated to providing students with a strong academic foundation delivered in a manner that inspires their intrinsic desire to learn.
3. We believe it is our responsibility to recognize and encourage the development of each child’s unique talents and abilities.
4. We believe that rigorous academic and personal expectations will increase individual student performance.
5. We believe that students learn in different ways and must be provided with a variety of instructional approaches that support their learning.
6. We believe that positive self-esteem enhances learning by engendering success. Therefore, we are committed to creating an environment of success based on trust and mutual respect among students, staff, teachers, administration, and parents.
7. We believe that a safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
8. We believe that education, self-knowledge, and spiritual well-being are the keys to becoming a useful citizen of the world.
9. We believe that participation in daily prayer, weekly Mass and the Sacraments is essential to the knowledge and growth of our Catholic faith.
10. We believe that our goal, as a community, is to become Disciples of Christ.
11. We believe that children of all faiths and races are welcome to learn, grow and achieve academically and spiritually as valued members of our community in Christ.
Analyzing religious knowledge and academic assessment data as well as parent surveys
ESTF (Education Scholarship Trust Fund) in South Carolina
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade
Both
Yes
Yes
Catholic
State-certified teachers
University of South Carolina, Walden University
Diocesan & School Based Mentor Program
Monthly
Each Semester
Sophia Institute
1
No
ARK, MAP
No
No
Scholastic
No
Yes
IXL
Classical, College Prep, Cultivation of Virtue
More than 1 hour
No
Yes
Rotary
1
Occasionally
Yes
Adoration, Examination of Conscious, Group prayer time in class, Group prayer time prior to beginning of school day, Private prayer time
Yes- Jr. Legion of Mary
Capella Pueri
Virtue = Strength Program
Yes
Yes
Virtue = Strength Program
Yes
Follows SC state law- No cell phones or personal devices unless of medical need as stated in a 504 plan
SC - Charleston