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ST. PIUS X SCHOOL 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 504.282.2811 504.282.3043 - fax www.stpiusxnola.org

Description
St. Pius X is a Catholic, co-educational Pre-Kindergarten 3 thru 7^th grade school that offers a comprehensive, challenging curriculum in a loving, faith- filled environment.  Nestled among the oaks and pines in Lake Vista, St. Pius X is big enough to prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s challenges and small enough, to offer students the personalized attention they need and deserve. All students have specialized instruction in the areas of religion, art, music, library, computer, physical education and Spanish.  St. Pius X strives to empower each student with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to achieve academic excellence.

Statement of Policy
St. Pius X Catholic School, under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, admits qualified 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 Catholic 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
The dedicated faculty members have BA or BS degrees from accredited universities.  Some have their Master’s degrees.  The faculty has an average of eleven years of experience in Catholic school education.

Accreditation
St. Pius X School is a fully accredited elementary school by the Louisiana State Department of Education. 
In 2006, St. Pius X 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 in Louisiana.
St. Pius X Catholic School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

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

Curriculum
St. Pius X offers a self-contained curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten 3 thru 4^th grades emphasizing multi-sensory and cross-curricula approach. The Middle School consists of grades 5-7 and is departmentalized with accelerated courses offered in math and reading. All students are able to explore their talents, both academically and socially, through art, music, library, computer, P.E. and Spanish. Title 1 (Catapult Learning) and Title III (Speech) are available to students through Orleans Parish.  Religion instruction, weekly Mass, daily prayers and the teaching of Christian values nourish the spiritual development of our students.

Technology
St. Pius X is equipped with three computer labs.  Each classroom is equipped with computers, an Interactive Whiteboard, projector, and Visual Presenter. The science lab is technology based with computers, graphing calculators and CBL probes. This technology and its access, provides students with a creative and innovative approach in various research and core curriculum projects.  By integrating technology in the teaching process to provide a multi-media approach, the needs of the varied types of learners are being addressed.

Community Service
Community Service is emphasized as an integral part of Christian service to the community. Helping Hands, our middle school service club, received the Most Outstanding Community Service Award in Orleans Parish from the Brown Foundation.  Last year, Covenant House and Lakeview Shepherd Center were their major projects.

Extra-Curriculum
The school offers a variety of activities in which students may participate:

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 $15.00 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.

Tuition and Fees: 2010-11 

Tuition for Pre-Kindergarten 3 (half-day)

·         $3,270.00 for each student who is a supporting family of St. Pius X Parish

·         $3,270.00 for each student who is Catholic, plus a non-support fee

·         $3,430.00 for non-Catholic students 

Tuition for Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4 (full-day)

·         $4,900.00 for each student who is a supporting family of St. Pius X Parish

·         $4,900.00 for each student who is Catholic, plus a non-support fee

·         $5,150.00 for non-Catholic students 

Tuition for Grades Kindergarten – 7^th

·         $4,300.00 for each student who is a supporting family of St. Pius X Parish

·         $4,300.00 for each student who is Catholic, plus a non-support fee

·         $4,750.00 for non-Catholic students

·         A reduced rate is given when a family has two or more students 

Fees for Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 7^th

·         $150.00 non-refundable registration fee

·          $15.00 fee for each family for the Clarion Herald

·         $300.00 non-support fee for each student who is not registered, active, and supporting family of St. Pius X Parish

CLICK HERE to visit our Admissions page for more detailed information.

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

Philosophy
Acknowledging that God is the center of all being, St. Pius X School is dedicated to a philosophy that is rich in Catholic beliefs and values. In cooperation with parents, the school strives to instill in students strong religious, moral, and social values for living by fostering a love of God and neighbor, a love of learning, a respect for virtue, the ability to think constructively, to reason independently, to accept responsibility, and to recognize the needs of others through Christian service. Hence, the faculty and staff of St. Pius X School endeavor to foster the development of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social behavior of the students. To achieve these goals, St. Pius X School strives to provide the students the atmosphere and materials conducive toward the realization of their potential while recognizing the need for service to others. A well-rounded religious program affords students and faculty active development as Christians. Spiritual growth is nurtured especially by participating in daily prayer, in weekly liturgies, and in the sacraments of the church. St. Pius X strives to assist through example and guidance in the formation of productive and patriotic citizens in a Safe Drug-Free Catholic academic environment.

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