Greetings SFC Patrons, Partners, Visitors, and Believers,
It is with great joy and excitement that I welcome you to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. St. Francis Catholic School is a grateful, private PK-6 Catholic Elementary school in the Dubuque Archdiocese. Our school serves approximately 200 wonderful students annually with an average of 25 students per grade. Grades PK-5th have two sections each allowing for class sizes of approximately 13 students per class resulting in optimal learning for each student. In 5th and 6th grades, assisted learning interventionists provide differentiated instruction in literacy and math and creates an effective, desirable student to teacher ratio.
St. Francis Catholic School is geographically located in central Iowa in Marshalltown. In partnership with our Parish, families, and community partners we continue to build upon a strong Catholic Christian school tradition since 1878 that places significant value and priority on; Faith & Service, a Safe & Disciplined Environment, & Academic & Character Growth & Development. St. Francis Catholic School educators instruct from the Archdiocesan content standards and benchmarks in Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Students are also enriched with Religion, Art, Music, PE, Title I, Assisted Learning, Gifted & Talented, Technology, weekly Mass and a plethora of other experiential learning opportunities. Ultimately, St. Francis Catholic School students graduate 6th grade with a wholistic, well-rounded educational foundation which will prepare them for the future.
In order to continue the excellent tradition, St. Francis Catholic School in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Dubuque has engaged in a strategic planning effort. This plan will build upon the current strengths of St. Francis Catholic and develop new directions for areas needing improvement. Our vision for St. Francis Catholic School is to be dedicated to serving the local Church, our faith community, and our broader community.
SFC has devised a strategic plan with essential goals set around four key domains; Mission & Catholic Identity, Governance & Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.
St. Francis Catholic School will focus on these 4 Essential goals and year two objectives all aiming at continual improvement. With the greatest integrity and responsibility, we will all work together to remain stewards of St. Francis Catholic School and enact this strategic plan and maintain the quality that has been built by the founders of our Churches and Schools. May God bless you and may God bless SFC!
Peace be with you.
Mr. Eisenbarth