Focus 2018

SCOTT COUNTY K-12
ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC
JOHN F. KENNEDY CATHOLIC
LOURDES CATHOLIC
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE
FAITH IN EDUCATION

Scott County Catholic Schools
Scott County Catholic Schools have been a proud
part of the Iowa landscape since St. Margaret’s School
was established on the campus of Davenport’s Sacred
Heart Cathedral in 1859.
Much has changed since then, however, many things
remain the same, including a dedication toward
developing the whole child – mind, body and soul.
Built on the legacy of generations of students and
families, Scott County Catholic Schools embrace the
very best standards of Catholic education in the 21st
century. Our schools encourage students to open their
hearts to the Lord, their minds to learning, and their
talents toward service to others.
Scott County Catholic operates five interdependent
schools: four elementary schools serving students in
preschool through 8th grades, and one secondary
school serving students in 9th through 12th grades.
A brief overview of each school follows, but for those
of you who may be unaware of Iowa’s support for
nonpublic schools, here are a few “good news items”
that are specific to our great state!
Family Tuition Plan: Families who feel a Catholic school
education may be beyond their reach are encouraged
to apply for tuition assistance through the Family
Tuition Plan. Applications are evaluated based on
family size and income as they align against
the backdrop of total tuition requirement.
A single application may be completed for the entire
family – including students attending both elementary
and secondary Catholic schools in Scott County.
The application is available at assumptionhigh.org\
familytuitionplan.
A significant portion of the Family Tuition Plan is
funded by the Mississippi Valley STO, a grant program
made possible by Iowa’s Educational Opportunities
Act. Need that surpasses MVSTO funding is provided
by generous donors. To learn more about how your gift
to the MVSTO could qualify for a 65% Iowa Tax Credit,
go to www.mvsto.org
Iowa Tuition & Textbook Tax Credit: Iowa residents
may claim a 25% direct tax credit on the first $1,000
of eligible costs (including nonpublic school tuition)
associated with educating each of their K-12 children
(up to a maximum of four.)
Transportation to School: Iowa is one of very few states
in the country where public schools are responsible for
transporting non-public school students of residence.
Minimum distance requirements must be met. Public
school districts may choose not to transport, instead
paying a state prescribed stipend to a non-transported
child’s family.
Textbooks: Non-public schools receive textbook
funding that is equal to their public school counterparts.
This really helps contain tuition
costs, since non-public
schools do not bear
the full cost of textbooks.

All Saints Catholic School
Mission
All Saints Catholic School community
shares a common goal of preparing
children for lifelong learning and
Christian service. We are committed
to nurturing each child's spiritual,
intellectual, social, moral, emotional
and physical development. All are
encouraged to utilize their God-given
gifts in an atmosphere that challenges
them to strive for their unique potential.
All Saints Catholic School, located on the campus
of Holy Family Parish, is a shared mission of five
Catholic parishes: Holy Family, Sacred Heart
Cathedral, St. Alphonsus, St. Mary’s, and St.
Anthony’s. This unique educational partnership
values knowledge, excellence, persistence, love
and service. Each and every day, students engage
in an intimate experience with the nuts and bolts
of school life, and faculty and staff go above and
beyond to ensure that Gospel values permeate
every aspect of the school experience.
At All Saints, instruction is guided by a very
experienced team of teachers continually
searching for new ways to insure that each student
in our diverse learning community learns at a rate
commensurate with their abilities. Maintaining
time-tested programs is just
one key to ongoing success.
Another key benchmark of
our success is in the
development of each
student’s readiness to
explore possibilities, to
meet the challenges of
life, to extend oneself
to others by doing the
work of Christ, and to
always rise to
their potential.
Students participate in daily prayer and religion
classes as well as weekly Mass. Technology at All
Saints has become an integrated part of everyday
learning, with interactive whiteboards, iPads, and
laptop computers available in each classroom.
Spanish is taught by a certified teacher K-8, and
a full time counselor is part of our staff. Students
are encouraged to participate in extracurricular
activities such as Band, Chorus, Newspaper, Swing
Choir, Science Club, Chess Club, Mock Trial, Visual
Arts, Foreign Language, and Athletics.
All Saints is honored to be one of only two Catholic
Schools in Iowa to be linked on a national level with
the Latino Enrollment Institute at the University of
Notre Dame. All Saints earned this
honor in light of its ongoing
increase in Latino enrollment. All
Saints is family bound by faith,
where all students, parents, and
staff are valued.

John F. Kennedy Catholic School
Mission
Our mission is teaching children
to become disciples of Christ by
living Gospel values, nurturing
gifts and talents, and pursuing
academic excellence.
Fueled by nearly 40% growth in enrollment over
the last ten years, JFK is one of the largest PS-8th
grade Catholic schools in the Diocese of Davenport.
With enrollment records in daycare as well, the $4.4
million investment in school and parish additions and
improvements since 2011 are being well utilized.
Acting as an extension of the family, staff members
challenge students to realize and reach their true
potential both academically and spiritually. Religion is
not reserved for special occasions; faith is thoroughly
integrated into daily routines as a part of our school’s
identity. Students participate in multiple daily prayers,
weekly all school Masses, Adoration and Reconciliation,
religion classes, and monthly service activities.
Through a partnership with the Department of
Education and Mississippi Bend AEA, JFK is a leader in
differentiated instruction.
Multi-tiered systems of
support allow students
of all levels to
receive the
help and
enrichment
they need.
As all JFK students are talented and gifted in their
own way, each student is required to complete TAG
activities including research paper writing, public
speaking, and STEM related endeavors.
With a 1:1 student to computer ratio in grades 5-8 and
computers and tablets in each classroom at
other grade levels, JFK students make
regular use of technology for research,
composition, practice, and presentation.
A whole new wireless network was
installed in the summer of 2016 to meet
the technology demands of the future.
JFK offers a wide variety of student
activities including band, newspaper,
mock trial, scouts, First Lego League,
student council, Creative Crusaders for
arts and crafts, and athletics. A
variety of age specific musical,
theatrical and talent performances are
also developed throughout the school
year, allowing each student the
opportunity to shine.

Lourdes Catholic School
“Fruit of the Spirit” awards are given to 20+ students
and staff monthly based on the demonstration of
different “fruits” such as Love, Joy, Peace, Patience,
Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and
Self-Control.
Every grade level participates in at least one service
project such as Coats for Kids, Shoes for the Shoeless,
donations for Ronald McDonald House, and many more.
Parent volunteers are a special strength of the Lourdes
community, and there are several opportunities for
parents to volunteer throughout the year.
State accredited and established in 1919, Lourdes
has a long commitment to excellence in faith-based
education. Enjoying an average class size of 18, all
Lourdes teachers are fully credentialed by the State of
Iowa, and most hold multiple subject endorsements.
Lourdes also employs a special education teacher to
serve students with Level 1 individualized educational
plans. As one parent said, “At Lourdes, we’ve found
teachers who create individualized learning experience
plans for every child, no matter their learning style. The
teachers truly care about the kids.”
Students consistently score above local, state, and
national averages on the Iowa Assessment Tests.
Spanish instruction starts in kindergarten, and Lourdes
grads are typically placed in Spanish II in high school.
Classrooms are equipped with
Smartboards, iPads, document
cameras, and student laptops,
and the recently updated
technology lab provides a
classroom setting for lessons
in coding, keyboarding, digital
movie making, and more.
In an effort to provide a well-rounded education, a
wide variety of extracurricular activities are offered
including intramural sports for K-8 students, Scouts,
Robotics, Mock Trial, Chess Club, Choir, Band, and
Academic Club.
Mission
Lourdes Catholic School is dedicated
to providing an outstanding foundation
for the spiritual, intellectual, emotional,
technological, and physical needs of
all individuals, preparing students for
the future, while fostering a challenging
environment of educational excellence.
The Middle School science
lab was newly remodeled in
2017. Lourdes students live
their faith every day in a
variety of ways including daily
religion classes, Prayer
Buddies, and helping plan and
participate in weekly liturgies.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
Mission
St. Paul the Apostle Parish
builds a community of disciples,
strengthened by word and
Sacrament, to celebrate, live
and share the Good News
of Jesus Christ. In furthering
the Parish mission, St. Paul
the Apostle School provides
a Christ-centered academic
environment designed to
promote the total development
of the child by instilling the
values of our Catholic faith,
family, and life-long learning.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
has a history of offering a high
quality, Christ-centered elementary
school on its campus since 1926!
St. Paul the Apostle School strives to
develop the whole child by instilling the
values of faith, community, and life-long
learning. Students are called to give
back to God and His people by using
the talents and gifts which God has
bestowed. Our goal is for students to
possess knowledge and understanding
of Catholic teachings and gospel values
– informing action through service to
others.
Discipleship, stewardship, and family are
hallmarks of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic
School. Our dedicated faculty and staff
seek to help students by providing quality
learning environment and supporting high
student expectations. Frequent opportunities
for family involvement contribute to the
ongoing success of each student, and serve to
emulate relationships that honor Jesus, Mary
and Joseph, the original Holy Family.
At St. Paul the Apostle School, students
develop critical thinking and problem-solving
skills as well as effective listening and speaking
styles. Students have regular access to the
types of technology that bring value to the
learning process.
In September 2011, St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic School was designated as a National
Blue Ribbon School based on academic
achievement. This level of academic excellence
is the result of a partnership between parents,
students, teachers and the larger parish
community.

Assumption High School
Mission
Our mission, as a Catholic educational community, is to
prepare students academically, spiritually, and morally, for the
opportunities and responsibilities of the future.
Assumption challenges each student to reach
their academic potential in preparation for life
beyond high school. Students develop critical
thinking skills and learn to reason scientifically,
mathematically, and historically. Above all,
students are encouraged to become faithbased,
self-directed, life-long learners.
The majoirty of AHS teachers have advanced
degrees in education or their instructional
content area. This allows our course
offerings include ten AP courses and
64 college credits – all offered on the
Assumption campus at no additional
cost! A learning resource center
is also available for students in
need of additional academic
support.
Faith development, as well
as civic and personal
responsibility, are fostered
both in and out of the
classroom. All AHS students
document a minimum of 80
community service hours
prior to graduation.
Assumption is an optimum
size to encourage student
engagement and a sense
of community. A wide
range of athletic programs
and extracurricular activities,
as well as 24 student clubs,
provide diverse opportunities
for student involvement.
Each Assumption student is provided a laptop,
allowing students to obtain instant access to
real-time information and real-world skills.
Teachers regularly incorporate technology
into their lessons and classroom activities, and
students have access to their laptops both in
the classroom and at home.
In addition, every Assumption student
participates in a seminar course each semester.
This technology-based experience is a powerful
tool that prepares students for
the variety of learning and
communication experiences of
college and career. Assumption
is proud to be the first
high school in the area
to offer a computer
programming and
game design course.
With rare exception,
the ACT test is taken
by all upperclass
students. The results
demonstrate AHS
student scores that
consistently rank
above Iowa and
national averages.

Getting In Touch
Scott County Catholic operates five interdependent Catholic schools:
four elementary schools (PS-8) and one secondary school (9-12).
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Assumption High School
1020 W. Central Park Avenue • Davenport
(563) 326-5313 • www.assumptionhigh.org
A co-educational, interparish high school
serving students in grades 9-12.
2
Teddy Bear Club
(located on the Holy Family Campus)
1341 W. Pleasant Street • Davenport
(563) 322-6648 • hfteddybearclub@gmail.com
A licensed child care center with 2, 3, and 5 day options
for 3 year old Preschool, and Day Care for 3-5 year olds.
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All Saints Catholic School
1926 Marquette Street • Davenport
(563) 324-3205 • www.ascsdav.org
A comprehensive K-8 with morning and
afternoon 4 year-old Preschool options.
Extended Day and Before and After Care
programs also available.
John F. Kennedy Catholic School
1627 W. 42nd Street • Davenport
(563) 391-3030 • www.olvjfk.com
A comprehensive K-8 with morning and
afternoon 4 & 5 year old Preschool, and
two, three, and five day options for 3 year
old Preschool. Extended Day and Before
and After Care programs also available.
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St. Alphonsus Early Childhood Education Center
2626 Boies Avenue • Davenport
(563) 323-3204 • st.alphonsuscenter@mchsi.com
A comprehensive early childhood center offering a
certified morning 4 year old Preschool with wrap around
care and licensed daycare for infants and children aged
6 weeks through 12 years. Transportation to and from
school available.
St. John Vianney Preschool
4097 18th Street • Bettendorf
(563) 332-5308 • preschool@sjvbett.org
A certified Preschool offering a 5 morning program for
4 year olds and 2 and 3 morning program options for 3
(and young 4) year olds.
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Lourdes Catholic School
1453 Mississippi Boulevard • Bettendorf
(563) 359-3466 • www.lourdescatholic.org
A comprehensive K-8 with five Preschool
enrollment options. Extended Day and
Before and After Care programs available
to all PS-8th grade students.
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Villa Maria Childcare Center
(located on the Assumption High School Campus)
1020 W Central Park Avenue • Davenport
(563) 449-5543 • villamaria@assumptionhigh.org
A year round licensed Day Care center for infants and
children aged 6 weeks through 5 years.
5 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
1007 E. Rusholme Street • Davenport
(563) 322-2923 • www.saintpaulcatholic.org
A comprehensive K-8 with 3 & 4 year
old Preschool and half day Transitional
Kindergarten. Extended Day and Before
and After Care programs also available.
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