Description
St. Pius X School is a Catholic Elementary School under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New Orleans for children in grades PreK3-7. The school is geographically located in Lake Vista on the Lake Pontchartrain side of Robert E. Lee Blvd. It has served the Lake Vista community over 50+ years and is centrally located amidst large parkways, which provide easy access to both church and school.

Statement of Policy
St. Pius X School under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, admit students of any color, race, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students

School Mission Statement
In partnership with parents, St. Pius X School strives to empower each student with the skills,knowledge, and confidence needed to achieve academic excellence, high standards of morality, and the values of Catholic faith. Through our words, actions, and deeds, we encourage the St. Pius X family “to renew all things in Christ.”

Faculty
Faculty members have BA or BS degrees from accredited universities. Many have their Master's degrees.

Students
Small classes are maintained in all grade levels.

Accreditation
St. Pius X School is a fully accredited elementary school as declared by the Louisiana State Department of Education. In 2006, SPX received national accreditation by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. St. Pius X was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, No Child Left Behind by the United States Department of Education in 2007- the only school in Orleans Parish and one of three schools in Louisiana to receive this award.

School Year
The school year is divided into 4 quarters. The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. except on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. On these days, the school is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. for faculty meetings and/or Continuing Education.

Curriculum
The school offers a self-contained curriculum for grades PreK3-4 emphasizing multi-sensory and cross-curricula approach. The Middle School consists of grades 5-7 and is divided into departments. In grades 5-7 accelerated courses are offered in math and reading. Using Standards-Based Education, teachers align the curriculum with Louisiana Content Standards integrating with Catholic Identity Standards. The computer and library programs work with the entire academic curriculum to enhance research and computer skills. A science lab was created to promote scientific learning. All classes have the opportunity to have specialized instruction in the areas of art, music, library, computer, and P.E. Spanish is offered to students in grades K-7. Speech Therapy is available to students through the Archdiocese. Religion instruction, Christian values, and daily prayer are incorporated into all subject areas to nourish the spiritual development of the students. Each class plans its grade level's Mass to emphasize the importance of the liturgy. First Communion is focused upon through parent workshops. A Family Life Program (values, morality, and psychological development) is offered to students in grades 5-7, and a Safe Drug-Free Program is offered to students in grades K-7.

Extra-Curriculum
The school offers a variety of activities in which students may participate; namely, Field Day, Art/Music Fest, school newspaper, parish fair, musical concerts, band, plays, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, cheerleading, Boys' and Girls' Choirs, Altar Servers, after-school sports, Saturday sports, Vacation Bible School, Library Book Fair, Kidcam Summer Program, Scouts, Quiz Bowl, Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), Science Enrichment Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Builders Club, and art, music, and essay contests sponsored through various community organizations.

Accomplishments
St. Pius was selected by the Archdiocese of New Orleans to participate in the State Department of Education’s Total Quality Schools Management Program. The school's efforts were acknowledged in the nationally published magazine Quality Progress, in the Clarion Herald, in City Business, and by the Chamber of Commerce and Cox Communications. In 1994, the school was awarded $56, 500.00 from a state grant proposal, "Moving Math into the 21st Century." Numerous grants have since been awarded to SPX providing an opportunity to update the computer lab, laptop lab, library, and science lab that provide continuous opportunities for the expansion of knowledge in creating projects that incorporate research and writing. Classroom equipment and appearances now provide an opportunity for a technological multi-faceted approach to teaching to meet the needs of many types of learners. Our students have won District and City Championships in volleyball, basketball, indoor ball, and football. Students have placed in city contests in art, math, essay, and spelling. The Middle School won first place in the city's elementary quiz bowl (thirty-seven schools participated) as well as first and third places in the Middle School Math Tournament. The school choir and the band have received superior ratings at both the state and the district choir festivals. The Middle School students received the Most Outstanding Community Service Award in Orleans Parish from the Brown Foundation and was recognized for community service participation by the Kiwanis Club. Staff personnel received recognition from the following: the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, PA.; Cox Communications; Chamber of Commerce; the National Catholic Educational Association Principals’ Academy, Washington, D.C.; Archdiocese of New Orleans NCEA Distinguished Principal Nominee; Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education; Covenant House; Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers; DisneyHand Teacher Nominee; Greater New Orleans Catholic Library Association; and the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion.

Fees: 2008- 2009, Pre-Kindergarten 3 - 7
$150.00 non-refundable registration fee must be paid for each student at the time of registration or at the time of admission. An additional $15.00 fee will be assessed to each family for the Clarion Herald. A $300.00 non-support fee per student is assessed to families who are not registered, active, and supporting families of St. Pius X Parish.

Tuition: 2008- 2009, Kindergarten - 7
All tuition for the upcoming school year must be paid to the school in full by the designated date set by the school or at the time of admission. Tuition per student for registered, active, and supporting families is $4,000.00; for non-supporting families is $4,000.00; and for non-Catholic families is $4,450.00. For 2 or more students, a reduced rate is given.

Tuition: 2008- 2009, Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4
All tuition for the upcoming school year must be paid to the school in full by the designated date set by the school or at the time of admission. Tuition per student for registered, active, and supporting families is $4,600.00; for non-supporting families is $4,600.00; and for non-Catholic families is $4,850.00. For 2 or more students, a reduced rate is given.

Tuition Assistance
Assistance with tuition financing is available through First Bank and Trust.

Parent Organizations
Parents are invited to join the Mothers' Club (recipient of the C.C.S.C.C. “Club of the Year” and the City Council Proclamation for 50 years of Community Service) and the Men's Club. Opportunities are available for parents to volunteer in the school. For more information regarding the parish and school, visit the Men’s Club Website: www.spxmensclub.org.

After-School Care
For an additional fee, the school provides After-School Care services for students until 6:00 p.m. A registration fee of $10.00 per student is required, and an application form must be completed.

Before-School Care
There is no Before-School Care available. Teachers begin morning duty at 7:45 a.m.

Transportation
There is no school bus service available.

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