GENERAL INFORMATION 2009-2010

Location:

1900 Floweree
Helena, Montana, USA

Grades:

K-12

Founded:

1996
1998: Moved to current (Floweree) location

Affiliation:

Independent Private School

Curricular Emphasis:

Classical School

Religious Emphasis:

Roman Catholic

Student/Faculty Ratio (Total School):

16:1

Academic Calendar:

Two Semesters

Physical Plant:

Main Building: 18,000 sq. ft.
(14 Classrooms, offices, kitchen, and Gymnasium)

St. Joseph Annex: 960 sq. ft
(School Library)

Site: 3.482 acres

Religious :

Mass is offered at the school once a week.

Dress Code/Uniform:

Boys: Khaki pants, blue polo shirts or button down dress shirts. Navy sweater or St. Andrew sweatshirt.
Girls: Knee length, Woodland plaid jumper or skirt. White collared blouse or polo shirt or turtleneck.

Khaki walking shorts, optional in May and September, non-chapel days.

More details here.

2009-2010 COSTS

Tuition Schedule:

First Child from one Family: $3500/yr
Second Child: $2,650/yr
Third Child: $2,000/yr
Fourth Child+: Free of charge
High School (9-12)  Additional $250 surcharge per family

Registration Fees:

$100 deposit (applied toward tuition) 

Yearly Fees (Book/Art/Science/P.E.):

$295/child
( $245 if paid by June 15; $275 if paid by July 15)

Total:

(For 1st Child) $3595 (K-8); $3845 (9-12)
(For 2 children) $6240 (both K-8); $6490 (one or both in 9-12)

Average Tuition Increase:

3% from 2008-2009.

Scholarship:

Scholarships funds are available to aid families to afford the school.
Families should apply in June for the school year beginning August.
Form available here.

2009-2010 ENROLLMENT

Elementary (K-5):

86

Middle School (6-8):

48

High School (9-12):

33

Total K-12:

167

Deadline for Admissions:

Preferably by June 15 for Fall

ACADEMICS

Average Class Size:

Elementary and Middle School: 14
High School: 8

College Admission Rate of Graduates:

100% (Based on those who sought higher education)

Accreditation:

Pending

Courses Offered:

English, Speech, Algebra, Euclidean Geometry, Earth Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, World History, Western Civilization, American History, 20^th Century History, American Government, Physical Education, Logic, Fine Arts (Choir, Music Appreciation, Art, Drama), Latin, Spanish, Religion

Available Student Activities:

Choir, Skiing days, Swimming, Organized Sports (Soccer through Vigilante League), Roman Catholic Challenge; drama clubs; service learning; student government.

FACULTY (2009-2010)

Full-time faculty:

12

Part-time faculty:

5

Student-faculty ratio:

10:1

Student to full-time faculty ratio:

14:1

Elementary/Middle School student to faculty ratio:

13:1

High School student to faculty ratio:

11:1