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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.
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