Lourdes Catholic School

Lourdes Catholic School

Elementary School - Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Classes are held Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Lourdes Catholic School strives to provide a faith-filled and outstanding learning environment where each student is encouraged to put his/her faith into action, to develop skills for a successful life, and to achieve his/her personal best. In addition to the core subjects, students attend computer, music, art, library, Spanish, and physical education classes. The school has air-conditioned classrooms, a state-of-the-art computer lab, a 12,000+ volume library, a playground, and a gymnasium.

Students annually present a Christmas and Spring program. Students participate in mathematics contests, literary contests, safety programs, and parent-supervised scouting and sporting programs which include volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading. Other extracurricular activities include school newspaper, choir, band, mock trial, student council, chess club, science club, recorder club, drama club, math counts, and math bee. Students also go on local and out-of-town field trips.

School Policy

Admission: Both faculty and students in true ecumenical spirit welcome all students into the Christian educational community of the school. Lourdes Catholic School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded to the students of the school. Certificates of birth and baptism and health records are requested at the time of registration. Iowa law requires up-to-date immunizations prior to entry into school. Click here for an Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization.

Students requesting transfer into Lourdes Catholic School will be considered on an individual basis. Conferences involving the principal, teachers, parents/guardians, and student will precede the decision for admission. Current class size, special needs requirements, and behavior history will be considered in the decision-making process.

Additional Medical Forms: Click here for the Permission to Dispense Prescriptive Medication form

Tuition/Tithing: A fee schedule is available upon request. The Preschool program is self-supported by tuition.

Dress Code: Lourdes Catholic School students (Kindergarten through 8th Grade) dress in a school uniform. A uniform is not required for Preschool.

Parent Involvement: In addition to our dedicated faculty and staff, we are fortunate to have the assistance of volunteers. Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their child’s education. Volunteers are asked to “sign-in and out” in our school office. Please wear your volunteer badge while you’re in the school building. All volunteers in the Diocese of Davenport must complete Diocesan-wide VIRTUS training (sexual abuse training).

Preschool

Lourdes Catholic School has a 2-day preschool program, a 3-day preschool program, and pre-kindergarten. The 2-day preschool program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 – 11:05 a.m. Students should be 3 years old by April 1 and potty trained in order to enroll for the fall class.

The 3-day preschool program meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 – 11:05 a.m. The pre-kindergarten program meets Monday through Friday. Students may enroll in either the morning session (8:30 – 11:05 a.m.) or the afternoon session (12:30 – 3:05 p.m.).

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